According to ESPN, Orlando City recently failed in an attempt to sign the 28-year-old Brazilian forward Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur with a 'career project' proposal. The MLS club's strategy involved a long-term contract to make the forward the team's main figure ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The primary obstacle was Tottenham's asking price of around 40 million euros, a figure which was not even considered by the American side. During the last European summer transfer window, Richarlison had also been a target for clubs in Saudi Arabia and Italy, but he decided to remain at Tottenham for at least another season to compete for his place in the Brazilian national team. The player's contract with Spurs is valid until December 2027. His market value is currently estimated by Transfermarkt to be €20 million.