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Tottenham Hotspur are closely monitoring AS Monaco’s right-back Vanderson as they continue their search for reinforcements in that position, according to a report from Foot Mercato. With Emerson Royal recently departing for AC Milan, the North London club is determined to bolster the right side of their defense and has been linked with various potential candidates throughout the transfer window.
One notable name on their radar is Kyle Walker-Peters, a product of Tottenham’s own academy. The 27-year-old, currently with Southampton, is approaching the final year of his contract, which expires at the end of the 2024/25 season. This situation has fueled speculation that he could be available at a reduced price, making a potential return to Spurs an attractive proposition. Southampton’s head coach, Russell Martin, has confirmed that the club is in discussions regarding Walker-Peters’ future, hinting that a move could still materialize before the transfer window slams shut on August 30th.
In their quest to find a capable challenger for Pedro Porro, Tottenham are also considering giving Djed Spence another chance. The 24-year-old right-back, who returned from a loan spell, has impressed manager Ange Postecoglou during preseason, earning himself a spot in the competition for the right-back position.
Tottenham’s transfer activity has been particularly active in recent weeks. The club shattered their transfer record with the acquisition of striker Dominic Solanke, a clear sign that Spurs are not done yet and could be involved in more deals before the window closes. This aligns with Fabrizio Romano’s reports that the club is expected to remain busy as they fine-tune their squad for the new season.
Foot Mercato has revealed that Monaco is already bracing for Vanderson’s exit this summer and have identified PSV’s Jordan Teze as his replacement. Spurs have been tracking Vanderson for some time; in fact, Fabrizio Romano previously reported in June that the Brazilian was being considered as a successor to Emerson Royal well before his move to AC Milan.
Monaco is said to be asking for a fee in the region of £34 million for Vanderson. Last season, the 23-year-old made 20 appearances in Ligue 1, contributing three goals and one assist, despite enduring an injury-plagued campaign that kept him sidelined for almost two months. Vanderson’s return to form was marked by a standout performance in Monaco’s opening match of the 2024/25 season, where he provided the decisive assist in a 1-0 victory over Saint-Etienne. Journalist Bruno Andrade has reported that Tottenham are preparing a bid of approximately £27 million for the defender, who remains under contract with Monaco until June 2028.
As Tottenham look to finalize their incomings, they are also preparing to trim their squad. According to Sky Sports journalist Michael Bridge, the club is expected to allow four players—Giovani Lo Celso, Sergio Reguilon, Alfie Devine, and Ashley Phillips—to depart before the transfer window closes. While Lo Celso and Reguilon are likely to be sold permanently, young talents Devine and Phillips are expected to leave on season-long loans to gain experience.
This summer has already seen a significant reshuffle at Tottenham, with the club parting ways with several players, including Eric Dier, Ryan Sessegnon, Tanguy Ndombele, Ivan Perisic, and Joe Rodon. Additionally, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Bryan Gil have left the club on loan, further emphasizing the ongoing transformation of Tottenham’s squad under the new regime.
