Tottenham Hotspur show interest in AS Monaco right-back Vanderson
Tottenham Hotspur are “showing interest” in signing AS Monaco right-back Vanderson in the event of Emerson Royal's departure this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 22-year-old was one of Ligue 1's standout right-backs last season and was instrumental in helping Monaco secure a place. Champions League place next season. He played 20 league games and his performances have put him on Tottenham's radar.
According Roman, Emerson is expected to leave the club this summer and the 25-year-old is currently prioritizing a move to Serie A side AC Milan.
Roman He adds that Spurs have earmarked Vanderson as “one of the options” at right-back, but a move for him depends on Emerson's departure from the north London club.
Tottenham “appreciate” the two-cap Brazil international but the deal won't be easy as the Red and Whites are holding on to a fee of more than €40m (£33m), according to the Italian. transfer expert.
Spurs eye Vanderson
Spurs' lack of depth, particularly in defense, was exposed last season when they conceded 61 goals in the first divisionthe most of any team in the top five.
After enjoying a stay at the top of the table during the opening months of last season, injuries and suspensions to key defensive pillars, including Christian Romero and Micky van de Ven, saw Spurs drop to fifth place at the end of the bell.
After this result, Ange Postecoglou has stressed the need for reinforcements and the importance of closing deals early, and one of the areas that Spurs are looking to strengthen early is defense.
Adding a player with immense quality like Vanderson would solidify Postecoglou's right-back depth, as the South American would provide top-level competition for Pedro Porro. Both players possess outstanding qualities and could be used simultaneously in national and European competitions next season.
However, moving the Brazilian away from Stade Louis II may not be easy, especially with three years left on his contract. But this is one area in which Spurs chairman Daniel Levy excels, having secured the signings of regular first-team players including James Maddison, Destiny Udogie and Guglielmo Vicario on cut-price deals.
Vanderson could prove to be a shrewd signing for the Spurs and would likely push Pedro Porro for a starting spot if he arrives.
