Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 30 Aug 2026
De Zerbi confirms three Spurs stars want out
Three first-team players have handed in transfer requests amid Spurs' winless start.


Richarlison
player
Player
Richarlison, Danso, Pape Sarr
Club
Tottenham Hotspur
Manager
Roberto De Zerbi
Situation
Transfer requests submitted
What happened. Roberto De Zerbi confirmed Richarlison, Danso, and Pape Sarr have asked to leave before deadline day.
- Spurs lost 3-0 to Brentford and 2-0 to Newcastle.
- Club spent over £300m this summer.
- Sarr has a small injury but is almost ready to train.
“Richarlison, I don’t know. He said too many times he wants to leave. Danso came to me two days ago and he said wants to leave and Pape Sarr, the same but he suffered a small injury but he is almost ready to train.”
— Roberto De Zerbi
Deadline day is Tuesday, and more departures could follow the three requests.
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