Breaking News- DONE DEAL loading as Spurs set to bid over £26m for star signalling potential end for player who has ‘zero issues with attitude’
Tottenham Hotspur have been actively seeking to strengthen their squad depth, with the right-back position emerging as a key area of focus. Despite Pedro Porro’s established role as the first-choice right-back under Ange Postecoglou, the team lacks a backup of similar quality. To address this issue, Spurs are eyeing AS Monaco’s right-back, Vanderson, as a potential solution.
Vanderson, who has been making waves in the French top flight, has caught the attention of the North London club. Tottenham is reportedly prepared to offer £26 million to secure the 23-year-old’s services, according to reports from L’Equipe. Vanderson joined Monaco from South America two and a half years ago and has since showcased his talent, earning a call-up to the Brazilian national team. With two international caps to his name, the Brazilian right-back has also contributed six goals and 10 assists in 85 appearances across all competitions for Monaco.
Last season, despite being hampered by injuries, Vanderson remained a crucial player for Monaco, helping Adi Hütter’s side secure a second-place finish in Ligue 1. His consistent performances at the Stade Louis II, particularly from late March to early May, have largely gone unnoticed by the broader football community, but they have not escaped Tottenham’s attention.
For Tottenham, signing Vanderson would likely represent an upgrade over Djed Spence, who, despite recently receiving public support from Postecoglou, might find his future at the club in doubt if Vanderson arrives. Spence, who joined Tottenham from Middlesbrough, has had a strong pre-season, impressing the coaching staff with his work ethic and integration into the team. Ange Postecoglou has acknowledged Spence’s efforts, stating, “He’s had a good pre-season. He’s trained really well. He seems to have fit into the group really well. For me and all the coaches, we’ve had absolutely zero issues with his attitude. He’s trained really well, he’s fit into the group really well.”
However, the challenge for Vanderson, should he make the move to Tottenham, would be adapting to the rigors of the Premier League, a league that demands a different level of tactical acumen and physicality. The Brazilian right-back would likely start as a backup to Porro, which might not be an ideal situation for a young player needing regular game time to continue his development.
The situation presents a potential dilemma for Spurs, as Vanderson might be reluctant to accept a bit-part role, particularly when regular minutes are crucial for his growth. As the summer transfer window enters its final days, Tottenham may need to increase their offer to meet Monaco’s €40 million valuation of the player if they are serious about bringing Vanderson to North London. Whether Spurs can pull off the signing and how they would manage the right-back situation if they do remains to be seen, but the pursuit of Vanderson underscores Tottenham’s commitment to bolstering their squad for the challenges ahead.
