Tottenham willing to ‘invest heavily’ for signing – Sale to Spurs favoured despite Barcelona’s advances

Tottenham Hotspur Set to Challenge Barcelona in Race for Monaco’s Vanderson

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing to go head-to-head with Spanish giants Barcelona in the race to sign AS Monaco right-back Vanderson during the upcoming summer transfer window.

 

According to a report by UOL, both clubs have reignited their interest in the 23-year-old Brazilian defender, with Barcelona recently ramping up negotiations as they look to strengthen their defensive options. Vanderson has long been on the radar of both teams, and his performances in Ligue 1 have now prompted concrete steps from each club.

 

Barcelona are hoping that Vanderson’s desire to play for the La Liga champions will work in their favor. The Catalan side are believed to be counting on the player’s preference as a key advantage in the negotiations and have stepped up talks with Monaco in recent days.

 

However, Tottenham are far from backing down. The North London club remain “firmly in the race” for Vanderson’s signature, and according to UOL, they are prepared to make a significant financial commitment to secure the Brazilian’s services. The report states that Spurs are willing to “invest heavily,” which could mean meeting or even exceeding Monaco’s valuation of over €35 million.

 

Despite Barcelona’s allure, Monaco would reportedly favor selling the defender to Tottenham, possibly due to the Premier League club’s stronger financial offer. Nonetheless, the Ligue 1 side will still need to persuade Vanderson himself, who is currently leaning toward a move to Spain and the opportunity to play for one of Europe’s most storied clubs.

 

At Tottenham, Vanderson would face immediate competition from Pedro Porro, who is currently the first-choice right-back under manager Ange Postecoglou. With Porro firmly established in the starting lineup, there are questions about whether Tottenham would be willing to spend such a large fee on a potential backup.

 

Still, the Premier League club may see Vanderson not just as depth, but as a key asset for the future, potentially competing for the starting role or offering flexibility across the back line. With both clubs intensifying their pursuit, Vanderson’s future is set to be one of the more intriguing transfer sagas of the summer.

 

As negotiations continue, all eyes will be on whether Tottenham’s financial muscle can outweigh Barcelona’s appeal, or if the Brazilian right-back will follow his dream to the Camp Nou.