Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank will assess Richarlison in pre-season before a decision is made on his future | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank will assess Richarlison during pre-season preparations before a decision is made about his future, according to Sky Sports.

The 28-year-old Spurs star has been linked with an exit from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club this summer, with Galatasaray keen on securing his services, preferably on loan.

However, Richarlison wants to remain with the club and prove himself, but will have to do so in the coming weeks as Frank runs the rule over his players before deciding who he wants to retain.

The former Everton forward joined Spurs for an initial £50 million in July 2022, weighing in with 20 goals and ten assists in 90 games across all competitions.

It is an underwhelming return given his fee and the huge expectations the club had when they signed him, with his injury struggles keeping him from playing regularly.

Richarlison has missed 58 games for Tottenham over the last three campaigns, and the club are in the market for new blood.

Spurs have identified West Ham United forward Mohammed Kudus as a transfer target after opting against signing Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze.

They believe the Hammers star could be signed for £60m despite his £85m release clause, and talks are ongoing between the two clubs.

Richarlison has two more years on his contract, and this summer will be the best time to sell him.

He still has a chance to convince Frank of his fitness and quality in the coming weeks, and he must take it.