Richarlison makes decision on Tottenham legal challenge as Vasco bid just £8.7m

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Richarlison’s representatives have made a decision on whether to take Tottenham to court as Vasco Da Gama push to complete a deadline deal for the striker.It was reported a couple of days ago that Tottenham’s asking price for Richarlison was too high for Vasco and the player could be priced out of the move.That would have meant that the 29-year-old may have had to spend the next four months on the sidelines after being left out of Spurs’ Premier League squad.On Thursday, one Brazilian outlet even reported that Richarlison’s representatives are considering legal action against Spurs in an effort to terminate the player’s contract with the North London club.Credit: @thatfootballphotog / InstagramRicharlison will not be taking Tottenham to court as transfer talks continueIn a fresh update, O Globo (as relayed by Sport Witness) now say that the Brazilian striker has decided against pursuing unilateral termination of his contract.This is because Richarlison’s representatives have concluded that such a move is unlikely to succeed. As a result, they are now trying to find an agreement with Tottenham to push through their client’s move to Vasco.The outlet claims that Vasco have offered €10m (£8.7m) for 50% of Richarlison’s rights, and according to their proposal, even that fee would be paid over five years.However, the Premier League side wants €20m (£17.3m) for 100% of the player. The parties are now trying to find some middle ground before the Brazilian transfer window shuts in the early hours of Saturday morning.”Vasco president confirms Richarlison deal is very much onMeanwhile, Vasco president Admar Lopes has spoken to the Brazilian media about the possibility of Richarlison joining the club, making it clear a late transfer is very realistic.However, he refused to comment on the possibility of the striker taking legal action against Spurs to terminate his contract.Lopes told Globo Esporte: “We understand that Richarlison would change Vasco’s offensive level. We studied all the possibilities. At this moment, we are talking with the English club and there is viability in having Richarlison in this transfer window.“Legally, if there is a termination of the contract between the player and Tottenham, it has nothing to do with Vasco. Legally, we are not involved. You have to ask the player and his representatives.”READ MORE: Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt predict where Tottenham will finish thanks to ‘top player’The post Richarlison makes decision on Tottenham legal challenge as Vasco bid just £8.7m appeared first on Spurs Web.