Tottenham Hotspur reportedly made an enquiry over possibly signing Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr teammate Angelo during the final days of the January transfer window, per Diario AS' Eduardo Burgos.
Angelo joined the Saudi Pro League giants from Chelsea in the summer of 2024 after failing to make a single appearance for Spurs' London rivals. But the Brazilian midfielder has impressed at Al-Nassr, featuring 27 times across competitions this season and registering four goals and six assists.
Ronaldo would likely have been infuriated if his club had sold the 21-year-old, given that he has effectively gone on strike. The Portuguese forward isn't happy with the management of the Saudi giants and feels financial backing is supporting their main rivals.
Tottenham Eye Al-Nassr's Angelo
It's claimed that Al-Nassr's stance on parting with Angelo was that he won't be leaving in the January transfer window but a potential summer could be a possibility. There's no word on how much he'd likely cost, but it would likely be significantly more than the £19m they paid Chelsea.
Spurs might be enticed by the Brazilian's versatility as he can play various roles, including in his preferred midfield position. He has been used out on the wing, as a number 10, and even in defensive midfield.
Angelo fits the club's current transfer strategy of signing young players with huge potential and who might be considered for a rotational role in Thomas Frank's side. The Lilywhites strengthened their midfield earlier this month when they signed Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid.
Gallagher has come straight into Frank's team but another midfielder might have been on the agenda to help Spurs bounce back from a difficult start during their new manager's reign. But a new winger has also been under consideration following Brennan Johnson's departure to Crystal Palace.