Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the Porto defender Martim Fernandes.
According to TBR Football, they have been checking on the talented young defender in recent weeks, and it will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with an official proposal to sign the player in the near future.
The 18-year-old defender is highly rated around Europe and multiple Premier League clubs (Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool) are keeping tabs on him. European heavyweights like Real Madrid, PSG, Inter Milan and Bayer Leverkusen have been keeping tabs on his progress as well.
The defender has started nine games this season and he has four assists to his name. Apart from being a reliable defender, the 18-year-old full-back is quite impressive going forward as well. He could add a new dimension to the Tottenham side if he joins the club.
Pedro Porro has been exceptional for Tottenham since joining the club from Sporting CP, but he has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent weeks. If the Spanish international decides to move on at the end of the season, Fernandes could be a quality replacement.
The 18-year-old is likely to be tempted to join a club like Tottenham, and a move to the Premier League will be quite exciting for him. It would be a major step up for him, and he would get to test himself at a high level against top-class players.
Porto will not want to lose a player of his potential easily, and they could demand a premium for his services. In addition to that, the increased interest in the defender could lead to an auction. Tottenham might not want to pay over the odds for the 18-year-old, and they should look to move swiftly in order to get ahead of their rivals in the race to secure his signature.
