Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing AS Monaco’s 22-year-old defender Vanderson as a replacement for Emerson Royal.
Meanwhile, AC Milan is reportedly interested in signing the Brazilian defender for around €25 million.
According to the Brazilian publication Trivela, Tottenham have already made an enquiry for the player to find out about the conditions of a transfer. Monaco want €30 million for the right back and it remains to be seen whether Spurs are ready to pay up.
Vanderson has proven himself in Ligue 1 and he has the technical attributes to thrive in the Premier League. He was a target for Manchester United last year, as per the report from Trivela.
Vanderson is likely to be a backup option to Pedro Porro if he joins Tottenham this summer. The Spaniard is currently the first-choice right back at the club. It remains to be seen whether Vanderson can force his way into the starting lineup.
Meanwhile, the €30 million asking price seems reasonable for a player of his potential and Tottenham should look to get the deal done. Vanderson could justify the investment in the coming seasons.
Tottenham need additional quality and depth in their squad if they hope to compete for prizes next season. Vanderson would be a good addition for them. He is versatile enough to play as both a fullback and a wingback. He may be an excellent utility man for them. Furthermore, the Brazilian is only 22, and he will only improve with instruction and experience. A €30 million deal for him could prove to be a significant bargain.