Tottenham Hotspur sent scouts to run the rule over a Brazilian starlet this weekend, but they will face competition from one of the biggest clubs in Europe for the player’s signature.
There was a clear shift in Tottenham Hotspur’s transfer strategy in the summer, with the Lilywhites predominantly signing players with experience in the Premier League or the other top-five leagues.
However, the club showed with their permanent signing of Mathys Tel and their acquisition of Kota Takai that they are still continuing to keep an eye on the best young talents across the globe.
In the summer, some sources also claimed that Tottenham were considering a move for Vasco Da Gama winger Rayan, and it appears that the club’s interest in the youngster has not gone away.
Tottenham scouted Rayan this weekend, but they were not alone
According to a report in NT Vascainos, scouts from Tottenham watched Vasco Da Gama beat Cruzerio 2-0 on Saturday, and they were there to watch Rayan.
They would have certainly been impressed by what they saw as the 19-year-old delivered another excellent performance and got on the scoresheet, which is his 12th goal of the season across all competitions.
However, they were not the only ones to run the rule over Rayan, with scouts from Barcelona also being in attendance. The report reveals that Zenit Saint Petersburg are also involved in the race for the teenager.
MORE SPURS STORIES
Tottneham could make an offer which falls short of Rayan’s release
NT Vascainos reveal that Rayan’s current deal at Vasco runs until the end of 2026, and he has a release clause of €40m (£34.3m) in his contract.
The outlet claims that the London side have been extremely impressed with the winger and are expected to present an offer in the region of €30m (£25.7m).
The publication explains that Vasco only owns 70 per cent of Rayan’s rights, with the other 30 per cent owned by the player. The Rio de Janeiro club are hoping to make him one of the most expensive sales in their history.