TOTTENHAM are scouting Sporting star Pedro Goncalves as they plot a transfer move.
The playmaker previously humiliated Arsenal in the Europa League last season.
Ange Postecoglou is looking to bolster his squad after a strong start to the season in the wake of injuries to James Maddison and Richarlison.
Those and other injuries have left his squad short and after back-to-back defeats, Spurs are understood to be eyeing a centre-back, two attacking midfielders and a forward in January.
Goncalves, who has a £60million release clause, is one of the names being targeted to ease the burden on Maddison in attacking midfield.
Scouts have watched the 25-year-old multiple times this season, most recently in the derby against Benfica on Sunday.
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Goncalves’ versatility has caught the eye of Spurs, as he can play on both wings as well as behind a central striker or even deeper in midfield.
He has already racked up five goals and four assists this season and previously finished as Liga Portugal’s top scorer in the 2020/21 season with 23 goals.
Arsenal fans are already familiar with his talents too, after their Europa League exit at the hands of Sporting back in March.
Goncalves scored from the halfway line at the Emirates Stadium during their round of 16 second leg to send the match to penalties, where Sporting would win 5-3.
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The twice-capped Portugal international has yet to miss a game for Sporting so far this term and would become the third member of Postecoglou’s squad to join from the Portuguese giants.
Eric Dier and Pedro Porro both previously arrived from Sporting, with the two clubs enjoying a solid relationship.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
