Tottenham Hotspur 'keen on Brazilian starlet Rodrigo Varanda'

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly weighing up a move for Corinthians youngster Rodrigo Varanda.

The 18-year-old - who is capable of playing anywhere across the forward line - has already made 10 appearances for the senior Corinthians side, scoring one goal and setting up another in the Campeonato Paulista.

Varanda is understood to be attracting interest from Europe with his performances, and his deal with the Brazilian giants is due to expire in January 2022.

As a result, the teenager will be free to discuss a move elsewhere this summer, and The Sun reports that Tottenham are at the head of the queue for his signature.

The report adds that Spurs are working to finalise an £8.5m deal for Varanda, and Corinthians will hope to tie him down to a new deal beforehand in order to recoup a fee and avoid losing him for nothing.

Varanda also made three appearances for the Brazil Under-16s in 2019, including a substitute outing in a 2-2 friendly draw against England Under-16s.