Tottenham in talks to sign ‘coveted’ Brazilian starlet as £34.8m transfer eyed after scouting mission
Tottenham could be about to get their hands on one of the latest young prodigies to have emerged in Brazil.
The five-time World Cup winners have been a hotbed for incredible talent for several generations now, and the Lilywhites could be about to secure one of their most prestigious starlets at present.
Tottenham were linked with Rodrygo in the summer, who has become a world-class talent since his move from Santos to join Real Madrid back in 2019.
Thomas Frank and Co. missed out on the wideman during the recent transfer window, but they now have their eyes fixed firmly on one of his country’s finest emerging stars.
Tottenham in talks over Rayan work permit after scouting mission
Tottenham’s pursuit of Rodrygo in the summer was another sign of the ambition that they have to improve the quality of the squad in the coming years.
They could now be about to show that determination once again, as they continue to make advancements towards signing Vasco De Gama starlet Rayan.
Spurs are in talks with the Brazilian Football Confederation regarding a possible work permit for the 19-year-old, according to Vasco outlet NT Vascainos via X.
The youngster would likely need to play for the senior national team in order to receive a work permit to move to the Premier League, and it is understood there is a “strong chance” that he will be called up by Carlo Ancelotti imminently.
- Tottenham watched Rayan in Vasco De Gama’s 2-0 win over Cruzeiro on Saturday
- The forward could on the verge of getting to senior Brazil call-up that he would need to get a work permit
- The 19-year-old is available to sign for £34.8m
NT Vascainos have also reported that Tottenham sent scouts to watch Rayan in action during Saturday’s win over Cruzeiro, when the forward netted his seventh league goal of the season.
Rayan is described as one of the “most coveted” young Brazilian players at the moment, and has a £34.8million release clause within his contract, which is due to expire at the end of next season.
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Spurs’ youth focus to bear fruit in the transfer market
Lucas Bergvall has shone for Tottenham so far this term, and his signing from Djurgarden in February 2024 is growing into an increasingly impressive piece of business by the day.
The North Londoners have had a strong focus on trying to sign up and coming young players in recent years, with the likes of Luka Vuskovic also coming through the door.
That is a sensible approach from them, as it should see the values of their starlets rise drastically as they develop at the club.
With that in mind, they should be doing everything that they can to get the potential deal for Rayan done.
Brazil has produced some of football’s most impressive talents in recent years, and Tottenham would be kicking themselves if they missed out on the Vasco starlet, and he became a world-class player later down the line.
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