Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Brazilian defender Vanderson from AS Monaco this summer.
According to a report from UOL, Monaco are dreaming of a big sale, and they are hoping to recoup €35 million for the 25-year-old defender. Barcelona are keen on the player as well, and they are advancing in negotiations to get the deal done.
Tottenham in the race, but Vanderson prefers Barcelona
The report claims that Tottenham are ‘in the running’ as well. It remains to be seen whether the Premier League club can win the race for his signature. They have more financial resources compared to the Spanish club, but Barcelona will be a more attractive destination. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they have recently won the La Liga title.
The Brazilian defender will feel that he will have more chances of winning major trophies at the Spanish club. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can convince him with a lucrative proposal.
The Brazilian defender would be a quality addition
The 25-year-old has shown his ability in Ligue 1, and he has the technical attributes and physicality to do well in England as well. Tottenham are looking to improve their squad this summer, and it remains to be seen whether they can bring in quality players.
They have been linked with the defender in the past as well. He is highly dated across Europe, and he has been described as a ‘huge perfectionist’ in the past. The opportunity to showcase his qualities in English football could be quite tempting for him.
It will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually. Tottenham certainly have the resources to pay €35 million for the player, and the Brazilian could prove to be a quality addition at that price. However, Tottenham have Pedro Porro and Djed Spence already at the club, and they might need to sell one of them in order to accommodate the South American.