Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the AS Monaco defender Vanderson at the end of the season.
The Brazilian full-back has done quite well for the Ligue 1 side, and he is likely to cost around £30 million in the summer. He is a long-term target for Tottenham.
Tottenham in pole position
According to GMS, Tottenham are now leading the race to secure his signature, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Tottenham could lose Pedro Porro in the summer, and the Spaniard has been linked with multiple clubs. It remains to be seen whether they decide to sell the Spanish defender and replace them with the South American.
Vanderson would be a superb addition
Vanderson has proven himself in France, and he has the physicality and technical attributes to do well in the Premier League as well. The Brazilian has been a reliable defender for Monaco this season, and he is averaging around 4.3 ground duels won per game, 5.3 ball recoveries per game, and 2.7 tackles per game in the league. In addition to that, he has been quite effective going forward. The player has 7 goal contributions in all competitions.
There is no doubt that he is a complete full-back, and he could be the ideal replacement for Porro if he decides to move on. The player is highly rated across Europe, and manager Philippe Clement has described him as an “ambitious” player who is a “huge perfectionist”.
The player is entering the peak years of his career, and Tottenham would do well to secure his signature. It remains to be seen whether they come forward with an official offer to sign him. £30 million is certainly affordable for a club with their resources, and the player has the ability to justify the outlay as well.
