Three Tottenham Stars Ask to Leave Following Defeat, De Zerbi Confirms

Juventus have reportedly been offered Pape Matar Sarr, with Fabrizio Romano stating he has agreed personal terms with the Italian club as they bid to beat rivals to the midfielder.
Sunderland lodged a season-long loan bid for Danso, a move Spurs reportedly rejected as they assess potential departures amid the closing windows.
Tottenham are valuing Richarlison at around £40m amid ongoing Everton interest, with the club positioning a potential exit for the striker in the final days of the window.
"You can't buy mentality. Football like a magic thing. You can change many players in one window and find the balance immediately or you need more time," De Zerbi said, highlighting the difficulty of rebuilding quickly in the transfer market and his stance on not panicking.
In addition to Richarlison and Danso, Sarr is attracting interest from multiple clubs beyond Juventus, with Monaco, Brentford, Aston Villa and Al Ahli among those linked to his signature.
Three Tottenham stars asked to leave the club after a devastating 2-0 loss to Newcastle left Spurs bottom of the Premier League, manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed. Richarlison, Kevin Danso, and Pape Matar Sarr have all requested exits in the final days of the transfer window, with multiple clubs circling each player Football365.
De Zerbi said the club won't panic, insisting any departing players must bring their own financial solutions. "You can't buy mentality," he said. "You change many players in one window and find balance immediately or need more time." The Sun The trio cost Spurs £95.5m combined, underscoring the squad instability despite the club spending nearly £400m on new signings this summer.
Richarlison, benched for Newcastle's loss, is attracting serious interest from former club Everton and Italian giants Juventus. Talk Sport Tottenham are valuing the striker around £40m, a price that could tempt either suitor in the final transfer days. His exit would mark a major shift after two seasons in north London.
Juventus have reportedly been offered Pape Matar Sarr and the midfielder has agreed personal terms with the Italian club Real GM. Monaco, Brentford, Aston Villa, and Al Ahli have also circled the 22-year-old. Spurs are demanding around £20m for the talented midfielder who was signed just last summer.
Kevin Danso has attracted a season-long loan offer from Sunderland, but Spurs rejected the bid Real GM. The defender wants a permanent exit and is assessing other options as the window enters its final stretch. His departure would provide De Zerbi flexibility to reshape the backline before deadline day.
De Zerbi pushed back against panic about the departures, noting that quick fixes don't exist in football. The Independent The manager emphasized players must solve their own exits financially. His stance reflects Spurs' position that they've already invested heavily this window and won't be forced into emergency sales.
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