Tottenham may be about to miss out on highly-rated Brazilian teenager, Rayan, who they have been monitoring for several months.
While Tottenham Hotspur appear to be targeting players with more experience this summer, they are also continuing with their policy of securing the best young talent from around the globe.
The Lilywhites have completed the permanent signing of Mathys Tel and have won the race for 20-year-old Japanese defender Kota Takai.
The North Londoners have also been keeping an eye on a highly-rated Brazilian teenager. Back in April, it emerged that Tottenham are considering a move for Vasco Da Gama winger Rayan.
Tottenham and Arsenal look set to miss out on Rayan
Spurs are not the only club eyeing a move for the 18-year-old, with reports indicating that Tottenham are facing competition from Arsenal and Fiorentina for Rayan.
However, according to a new report in Globo Esporte, Vasco da Gama are advancing talks to renew the winger’s contract for the second time this year.
The 18-year-old striker had already extended his deal in April, signing a deal until the end of 2026, but the club are now willing to increase his salary so that they can extend his contract and raise his release clause.
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While the Brazilian side see this as just reward for Rayan’s recent form, they are also doing it to ensure that Spurs and other European clubs cannot easily poach him this summer.
Rayan is set for Vasco Da Gama stay
Globo Esporte assert that Vasco are keen to hang on to Rayan at least until the end of the year, and the club expect his value to grow substantially over the coming months and years.
While they face financial challenges right now, they remain determined to resist pressures from Europe for the Brazilian youth international.
They fully expect Rayan to remain at the club until the end of the season and are relying on their close relationship with the player’s father to ensure they are not blindsided by a European club.