Tottenham Hotspur will play in the Premier League next season.

For so long, competing in the top flight was a given for the north Londoners, taken for granted. Never again. To say that Spurs have danced with danger this season would be a big understatement. The reality is that the slightest difference in recent months could have seen them down into the second tier.

Luckily, Roberto De Zerbi has been a success since replacing a beleaguered Igor Tudor during the March international break. But the gritty work starts now, with ENIC Group now tasked with doing everything they can to prevent another calamitous campaign such as this one.

Whether Tottenham bounce back into European contention next season is another question, but there's no question that several key figures need to leave to return to right part of the Premier League.

Who needs to leave Spurs this summer

First and foremost, Randal Kolo Muani needs to depart. The loanee has been a disaster this season, finishing the Premier League campaign with only one goal to his name.

This is just a microcosm into a much wider failure on the transfer front, but even some the more impactful Spurs stars of recent years need to be cut loose.

Take Cristian Romero, the first-team captain. He was in attendance for Tottenham's big win over Everton, but it didn't always look like that would be the case.

Tottenham got their big win, but this is not a triumph for the north Londoners, who need to ensure this never happens again. That starts in the transfer window, bringing in players who can actually enact positive change, getting rid of those who have gone past their sell-by date.

Of course, technical director Johan Lange's position also needs to be reviewed, with so many failings falling under his jurisdiction.

But one player who has popped up with a number of big moments in a Tottenham shirt is sadly among those who now needs to move on.

ENIC must sell big-money Spurs flop

Richarlison cut a dejected figure when withdrawn by De Zerbi after 73 minutes on Sunday. The Tottenham striker failed to inspire at the front of the ship, with the ever-outspoken Jamie O'Hara branding his performance as "absolutely woeful".

The Brazil international was nothing if not determined against the Toffees, but he failed to make any kind of positive attacking impact, replaced by Kolo Muani having taking 20 touches (fewer than Kinsky) and unleashed two wayward shots. He also failed to complete a dribble, lost 80% of his ground battles and managed a dismal seven accurate passes.

He has been an important part of Tottenham's season, battling hard throughout and scoring 11 goals across 32 Premier League games, including only 20 starts. No Spurs player has more.

However, Richarlison blows hot and cold at the front of the ship. Sometimes, he's potent, but when he's out of sorts, he's out of sorts. This cannot be allowed to continue next term, especially with Dominic Solanke so injury prone. Tottenham need a more reliable striker, and so it might be time for the 29-year-old to move on.

After all, he's now just one year away from the end of his contract, and there's every chance that ENIC decide to cut their ties and start afresh at number nine.

The hard truth is that a season of disgrace cannot be forgotten. Tottenham cannot allow this mess to repeat itself. In order to spark change, the likes of Richarlison finally need to move on, with fresh, hungry players arriving, ready to transform this struggling outfit.

Richarlison has scored some big goals for Spurs, but his joy has been obscured by so many frustrating moments, and if reports over the past several months are to be believed, he's just played his part game in Lilywhites colours.