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Tottenham Take the Lead in Vanderson Pursuit Amid Premier League and European Interest

Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as front-runners in the race to sign AS Monaco’s highly-rated right-back Vanderson, as reported by Give Me Sport. With Liverpool turning their attention to Jeremie Frimpong and Manchester United still weighing up their options, Spurs now have a golden opportunity to secure a £30m deal for the Brazilian.

According to the report, “Spurs are ‘leading the race’ to bring Monaco’s Vanderson to the Premier League.” That in itself is a statement of intent from a club with ambitions to reassert themselves among England’s elite, especially amid managerial uncertainty and fluctuating league form.

The 23-year-old Brazil international has attracted admirers across Europe, with Barcelona and Manchester City now also linked. Still, Tottenham’s proactive stance has them currently “at the front of the queue.” With a contract at Monaco running until 2028, Spurs will need to negotiate assertively to get the deal over the line — but crucially, it is a deal that appears very much there to be done.

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Right-Back Competition: Smart Squad Building or Confusing Signal?

Tottenham already boast Pedro Porro in their ranks — a right-back whose attacking metrics are among the best in the league. As Give Me Sport notes, “Porro has ranked in the 99th percentile of Premier League full-backs for crosses into the penalty area per 90 minutes this season, as well as the 97th for shot-creating actions and the 92nd for blocks.”

It’s a statistical showcase that would typically warrant nailed-on starter status. So why Spurs are in the market for another right-back has raised eyebrows. But clarity comes from the report’s assurance that Vanderson “would be to provide competition for Porro, rather than replace him.”

It’s a modern football reality: top clubs need quality depth. With European campaigns and domestic cups demanding rotation, a Porro-Vanderson tandem could elevate Tottenham’s right flank significantly.

Djed Spence’s Future in Doubt

With Vanderson’s arrival potentially imminent, questions inevitably arise about Djed Spence. Once touted as a future England international, Spence’s Spurs career has not taken flight. He’s found minutes at left-back this season, but his future in north London looks less certain with yet another right-back potentially joining the fold.

While the article doesn’t specify Spence’s fate, it does note that “he has shown his worth at left-back more often this season,” perhaps suggesting a shift in role or even a loan or permanent exit. Either way, his long-term contract until 2028 provides Spurs with control over his next steps.

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European Competition Could Complicate Matters

Although Spurs are well-positioned, it’s not a clear run to Vanderson’s signature. Give Me Sport highlights that “Barcelona have joined the race,” and “Manchester United are weighing up a move,” while Vanderson’s camp may even approach Manchester City.

This competition means Spurs must move swiftly and decisively. If they hesitate or haggle too long over the £30m asking price, they could be outmanoeuvred by more established Champions League clubs. The fact remains that if Tottenham want to be seen as a club with ambition, securing Vanderson ahead of these giants would be a bold statement.

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There’s a palpable sense of excitement among Spurs fans about this one. Vanderson isn’t just a solid right-back — he’s the type of signing that suggests Tottenham are finally acting like a modern, forward-thinking club. With Postecoglou’s side aiming to build a squad capable of pressing high, playing quick transitions and dominating possession, Vanderson fits that tactical puzzle.

Pedro Porro has been brilliant, no doubt — but competition breeds quality. Having someone like Vanderson to push Porro, to offer something slightly different, perhaps even cover further up the pitch or in a back three, adds tactical flexibility. And let’s face it — we’ve all seen what injuries can do to our season. Depth is no longer optional; it’s essential.

Yes, Barcelona and Manchester clubs are sniffing around, but Spurs being in pole position is something we should shout about. It shows we’re being proactive, not reactive. And £30m? In today’s market, that’s a smart piece of business if it comes off.

For fans dreaming of a return to top-four contention and meaningful cup runs, this is exactly the kind of energy we want to see in the transfer window. Get it done, Daniel Levy.