Tottenham Hotspur are at the front of the Premier League queue to lure Vanderson to the Premier League after members of the Hotspur Way recruitment department have been eyeing the Monaco star despite ongoing uncertainty over Ange Postecoglou's future in the dugout, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Although Spurs are preparing to face Manchester United in the Europa League final and strengthened their defensive options with the acquisition of Kevin Danso midway through the season, on an initial loan deal which includes a £20.9million obligation to become permanent, plans have been put in place to secure further reinforcements in the summer.
Postecoglou is likely to leave Tottenham regardless of whether he steers them towards silverware next week, having overseen an underwhelming domestic campaign, but the north Londoners are still pushing ahead with identifying targets before the transfer window reopens for business in the coming weeks.
Spurs Showing Serious Interest in Vanderson
North Londoners keeping tabs on right-back's situation
Tottenham are leading the race to bring Vanderson to the Premier League for the first time in his career, according to GMS sources, after they have been showing more interest than their domestic counterparts when ramping up their plans to upgrade the squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
Although Ligue 1 side Monaco are in a strong negotiating position, thanks to the right-back still having three years remaining on a contract which allows him to pocket close to £50,000-per-week, Spurs have earmarked him as a potential recruit who could provide the likes of Pedro Porro with stiff competition for a regular starting berth.
GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham are keeping tabs on Vanderson's situation and, in a significant boost, it is increasingly likely that he will be given the opportunity to embark on a fresh challenge if a bid in the region of £30million is lodged during the fast-approaching summer transfer window.
The Brazil international, who has been described as 'phenomenal' thanks to his technique and pace, has caught Spurs' eye and they are keen to secure his services even though there remains uncertainty over whether Postecoglou will still be in the dugout by the time they can enter negotiations.
But Tottenham could still face an uphill battle to convince Vanderson to head to north London as GMS sources have learned that intermediaries have set their sights on discovering whether other top clubs are prepared to enter the mix for his signature before he makes a final decision on his future.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Vanderson won six ground duels and made four tackles during Monaco's draw with Le Havre last month
Rivals Threaten to Enter Battle for Vanderson
Manchester United among sides considering move for 23-year-old
GMS sources have been told that a number of Tottenham's Premier League rivals are threatening to register their interest in Vanderson, with Manchester United alerted to his situation as head coach Ruben Amorim weighs up whether to bring in a fresh right wing-back option ahead of his first full season in charge.
But Spurs are not on course to be challenged by Liverpool for the 23-year-old as the newly-crowned champions have chosen to chase Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong despite discussing the possibility of landing the former Gremio man from Monaco following Trent Alexander-Arnold's decision to leave as a free agent instead of penning a new contract.
Manchester City may be approached by Vanderson's representatives at a time when they have been looking at Newcastle United's Tino Livramento along with Juventus duo Andrea Cambiaso and Nicolo Savona, GMS sources understand, while La Liga heavyweights Barcelona have turned his head after entering the race.
Although that could complicate matters for Spurs, they are also looking to raid Monaco's Ligue 1 counterparts as GMS sources recently revealed that they have upped the ante in their pursuit of Rayan Cherki by making fresh contact to discuss a potential switch from Lyon to the capital.
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