Richards, 18, graduated from Oldham Athletic at a young age before breaking into the Manchester City first team last season playing 16 times in total, 14 of those appearances from the start.
In Alan Nixon's report for The Daily Mirror, he writes, ‘Tottenham see Richards as a starter in their side next season, with his ability to play right-back, centre-half or defensive midfield making him one of the best and most valuable up-and-coming English players around. He could fill at last one problem position at Tottenham - where they have been trying to sign a new right back - and would also cover for Ledley King if he has more injury troubles.'