Tottenham are said to intend to replace one Brazilian striker with another this summer, with the Porto striker set to succeed Richarlison in the No
9 position
Ange Postecoglou considers signing a The new central striker has been his priority throughout the season after being forced to use captain Son Heung-min in midfield due to Richarlison’s problems throughout the season
The former Everton frontman has improved significantly after last season’s poor efforts, scoring 12 goals in 31 games, but Postecoglou is well aware that he needs more from his key position
Signing a quality No
9 would also allow the Australian to return Son to a more privileged role on the left wing, where he does the majority of his good work
DEEP DIVE: Tottenham striker target: EVERY option involves a transfer in the summer of 2024 And although Tottenham have been linked with countless names to fill the role, but it seems they have now turned their attention to Porto’s outstanding star, Evanilson
Reports suggest the 24-year-old has been added to the club’s summer transfer shortlist after being closely watched by Spurs scouts during the current campaign
These scouts are said to have been impressed with Evanlison’s finishing ability and overall play, leading to an offer of his services in the very near future
However, Tottenham will not have it their own way in their search for the Brazilian, with Newcastle also in the race for his signature
The product of the Fluminense youth system joined Porto in the summer of 2020 on a five-year contract with a transfer price of only 8
8 million euros
Evanilson shows his class in Portugal Since arriving, Evanilson has continued to increase his goal tally and is currently enjoying his best campaign in terms of scoring form
The Brazil international has scored an impressive 24 goals and provided six assists in 41 appearances across all competitions this season
His impressive form extends beyond domestic competitions after scoring four goals in the Champions League to show suitors he is capable of performing at the highest level of club football
In total, Evanilson has scored 59 goals and provided 20 assists in 152 appearances for the Portuguese giants, and Porto are not willing to let him go on the cheap
They are said to have placed a bid of around £60m for his head, despite their desire to keep him at the Estadio do Dragao this summer
If Evanilson does and is in north London in the coming months, it will almost certainly mean the end of Richarlison’s time at the club
The 27-year-old continues to be heavily linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, with Tottenham still hoping to recoup around the £50m they originally shelled out for Richarlison in 2022
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