Richarlison could still leave Spurs - Saturday's gossip

WHAT HAPPENED
Reports say Tottenham forward Richarlison, 29, still has potential suitors despite a planned transfer to Vasco da Gama collapsing. Other transfer links in Saturday's round-up include targets, enquiries and short-term deals across Europe and South America.

Separately, Philippe Coutinho, 34, has agreed a three-month arrangement with Santos as he evaluates whether to continue his playing career after being without a club since leaving Vasco da Gama in February.

KEY CONTEXT
- The Richarlison move to Vasco fell through, but outlets indicate clubs remain interested in the Brazil international.
- Manchester United have been linked with Bournemouth left-back Adrien Truffert, who is reported to have a valuation of £60m.
- Liverpool have made an enquiry about Inter Milan midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic, 21, and are still credited with interest in France winger Michael Olise, 24, although a report says Bayern Munich would not sell Olise in January.
- Crystal Palace are said to be persisting with interest in Brest centre-back Raphael le Guen, 20, after trying to sign him in the summer.
- Other items: Lamine Camara, 22, is focusing on Monaco after a deadline-day move to Chelsea collapsed; Jadon Sancho, 26, is weighing his options after leaving Manchester United in June; former strikers Mauro Icardi, 33, and Anthony Martial, 30, are free agents linked with multiple clubs.

WHY IT MATTERS
The market still contains high-profile, experienced forwards who are available or being shopped around, which could influence how clubs address attacking needs mid-season. Interest in young defensive and midfield prospects — such as Truffert, Stankovic and le Guen — signals that several clubs are planning for longer-term squad options as well as immediate fixes. Coutinho’s short-term deal is notable because it represents a veteran player using a brief contract to decide on the future of his career.

WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether Richarlison secures a move after the collapse of the Vasco transfer and which clubs formally pursue him.
- The outcome of Coutinho’s three-month spell at Santos and whether he opts to extend his playing career.
- If Manchester United will advance any approach for Truffert given the reported £60m valuation.
- Progress on Liverpool’s enquiry into Stankovic and any follow-up regarding Olise, especially given the reported reluctance to sell in January.
- Moves involving free agents Mauro Icardi and Anthony Martial, and whether concrete offers materialise.

KEY FACTS
- Richarlison, 29, had a proposed transfer from Tottenham to Vasco da Gama collapse; other clubs are reportedly still interested.
- Philippe Coutinho, 34, has agreed a three-month deal with Santos; he has been a free agent since leaving Vasco in February.
- Manchester United are reported to be monitoring Bournemouth left-back Adrien Truffert, 24, who is valued at £60m.
- Liverpool have made an enquiry about Inter’s Aleksandar Stankovic, 21, and remain linked with Michael Olise, 24.
- Former Argentina striker Mauro Icardi, 33, and Anthony Martial, 30, are both free agents linked with potential moves.