Tottenham Hotspur are big admirers of a highly-rated young forward, but they may be pipped to the player’s signing by one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
It has been widely reported that Tottenham are looking to add a wide forward to their squad in January.
While big names like Antoine Semenyo and Iliman Ndiaye have been mooted as targets for Spurs, the Lilywhites are also thought to be big fans of a young Brazilian.
Over the past few months, it has been widely reported that Tottenham have been scouting Vasco Da Gama starlet Rayan, but the race for the 19-year-old’s signature just got a lot harder.
Real Madrid are ready to make an offer for Tottenham target Rayan
A report in O Dia (as relayed by Sport Witness) says that while Spurs are fans of the teenager, they now face competition from one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
Real Madrid are now tracking Rayan closely and are considering substantiating their interest in the teenager after Endrick’s loan move to Lyon.
The report says that Los Blancos could submit a €50m (£44m) offer for the youngster, although he is seen as a long-term prospect rather than someone who can improve their starting line-up immediately.
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The outlet adds that there is a belief in the Spanish capital that Rayan can quickly adapt to the demands of European football.
Spurs officials are big fans of Rayan but competition is intensifying
Another report in NT Vascaínos (via Sport Witness) provides more information on Tottenham’s interest, saying that assistant coach Matt Wells and scout Alex Fraser reviewed footage of Rayan’s recent match against Fluminense.
Both Wells and Fraser were very impressed with the forward’s display, but the North London club are yet to make an approach for the player.
Vasco are expecting more offers to arrive for Rayan over the coming weeks, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Barcelona and Inter Milan also named as interested parties.