Richarlison is nearing a return for Tottenham after his latest injury setback, as reports suggest the club rejected a bid from Flamengo in January.

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• Flamengo tabled January bid
• Ex-Everton forward has struggled for fitness

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Per the Daily Mail, Richarlison could return for Spurs against Eintracht Frankfurt next week, following his latest injury lay-off. The Brazil international has been limited to just 14 appearances in all competitions due to a combination of hamstring and calf injuries. Nevertheless, the report claims Flamengo tabled a January bid for the striker, though Spurs swiftly knocked it back.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Flamengo are said to have communicated a desire to sign Richarlison for £16 million ($21m), but Spurs were looking for double that fee. Fluminense are also said to hold an interest in re-signing the striker, but he is not said to be minded to head back to Brazil at this stage of his career, such is the difficulty of returning to Europe afterwards.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Spurs are 14th in the Premier League but a win over Frankfurt over two legs may prove vital when it comes to Ange Postecoglou's future. Winning the Europa League would, of course, grant the club Champions League qualification, despite their dismal league position.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Spurs face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Thursday before taking on Southampton on Sunday. They then play Frankfurt, with the first leg in north London.

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