Tottenham have already made strides to improve their defensive options this summer, but Portal do Gremista reports that the Lilywhites are back in for another player in the defence.
Roberto De Zerbi has wasted no time in attempting to rebuild the Spurs squad in his image, with Marcos Senesi the latest confirmed transfer addition to the defensive line.
The Argentinian centre-back joins Andy Robertson in becoming the second deal sealed by Tottenham, but work is already underway to add even more strength in depth.
Several bids have been made in an attempt to sign Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, with the direction of travel suggesting that the Dutch centre-back will be the next permanent addition.
Even with those signings in the backline, Tottenham appear to be lining up another defender, but one for the future.
Tottenham Want Defender Viery
Another defender on Tottenham's radar this summer is Gremio star Viery, a young defender who is capable of playing as both a centre-back, and a left-back.
Portal do Gremista claims that Spurs have joined the race for the 21-year-old, alongside several top clubs in the Premier League and others in Europe.
Newcastle, Brighton, Nottingham Forest, and Sunderland are claimed to be in the race from England, while Roma, Juventus and Fiorentina have also been monitoring a move from the continent.
Scouts from those clubs have been watching the defender intently, with Gremio understanding that there is likely to be a battle over the star's signature.
Newcastle and Fiorentina are claimed to have bids in the region of €12 million (£10.3 million) rejected, with a potential bidding war on the cards for those involved.
Viery could be the second Brazilian star to join Tottenham this summer, if he joins, as the club closes in on a move to sign Savinho from Manchester City.
Centre-Back Dilemma
A move for Viery could prove to be an impressive one, if the young defender goes on to impress in the Premier League for Tottenham.
That said, it brings up the obvious question surrounding where he would be in the team's pecking order, and what role he would exactly fill for the future.
If the 21-year-old is viewed as an option for the long-term, then he will have a lot of quality players ahead of him, if as expected, the centre-back ranks include the likes of Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, Luka Vuskovic, Senesi, and Van Hecke.
If he takes up the role of promising youngster on the fringes, then it brings up doubts over Vuskovic's future, amid links with a potential exit.
The Croatia international is keen on game time moving forward, and adding another centre-back into the conversation may only restrict either player's chances further.