Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on a young South American starlet who is yet to make his professional debut.
Tottenham showed with their acquisition of Alejo Veliz two years ago that they are keeping an eye on the best young emerging talent from South America.
While the move may not have worked out for the Argentine youngster, that has seemingly not deterred the North London club. Over recent weeks, we have heard that Tottenham have scouted Brazilian forward Rayan Vitor, who is impressing for Vasco da Gama.
It has now emerged that the Lilywhites hold an interest in another Brazilian teenager who is expected to do big things over the coming years.
Tottenham have signalled interest in Athletico Paranaense starlet
According to a report in Itatiaia Esporte, Spurs are keeping an eye on Athletico Paranaense’s highly-rated academy youngster Bruninho.
The midfielder is yet to break into the Brazilian side’s first-team, but he is impressing in youth football, and this has been noticed by Tottenham.
The report says that the Premier League side have already signalled their interest in the 17-year-old, but they are not the only ones to do so.
Real Betis and Zenit Saint Petersburg are also fans of Bruninho, who can only make a move to Europe during next summer’s transfer window after he turns 18.
Athletico Paranaense’s plans for Spurs target Bruninho
Itatiaia Esporte say that Athletico see the midfielder as one of their most valuable assets, with the teenager already training regularly with the senior squad.
The midfielder is expected to make his professional debut before the end of their league campaign this year.
Bruninho renewed his contract with the club at the end of September, and it is suggested that he could be open to a transfer to Europe next year if he continues developing the way he is at the moment.