Tottenham ‘In Talks’ to Sign RB Leipzig Defender Vanderson
Tottenham Hotspur, in the wake of Emerson Royal’s departure to AC Milan, have ‘opened talks’ with Monaco over the availability of Vanderson, according to journalist Bruno Andrade, who reveals the French outfit are demanding £34.27 million (€40m) for his services.
So far this summer, ahead of mounting a charge for top four credentials at the least, the north Londoners have been busy in the market, bolstering in central midfield, on the right wing and – most importantly – at centre forward.
Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall are now on the books as long-term options in the engine room, Min-hyeok Yang has been recruited from Gangwon FC and former Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke will now lead the line for Ange Postecoglou’s side.
Tottenham ‘Open Talks’ with Monaco for Vanderson
French club demand fee of £34.27 million (€40m)
While Tottenham have been busy plugging gaps in their squad, the recent exit of Emerson has left them shortchanged on the right-hand side of the back line, hence their reported interest in Monaco and Brazil star Vanderson, who has been previously described as ‘complete’.
Pedro Porro is Postecoglou’s first-choice right-back, of course, but if the Spaniard is unavailable for any reason, the out-of-favour Djed Spence is their only viable, senior option. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Andrade suggested that Emerson’s departure to AC Milan has opened the door for Vanderson.
The linked report also adds that people close to the player believe that a deal will go through before the end of the summer transfer window.
Recently, GIVEMESPORT sources confirmed that the capital club were ‘considering’ whether to lodge an eleventh-hour deal for the Brazilian with Postecoglou and Co having lingering doubts over whether Spence has the ability to rival Porro for his starting place.
A host of injury woes, mainly to his hip and knee, in 2023/24 saw Vanderson tot up 23 appearances across all competition for his Ligue 1 employers but since his arrival from Gremio in January 2022, he has proven his worth.
