Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona are reportedly interested in Athletico Paranaense defender Arthur Dias. Athletico Paranaense are said to have rejected a Tottenham offer of about €21 million for the 19-year-old, who is reportedly valued at around €30 million.
Tottenham and other Premier League interest
Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing Dias. Newcastle United have also reportedly emerged as potential suitors for him.
TEAMtalk says Nottingham Forest and Brentford have also been monitoring Dias. TEAMtalk says its sources reported in mid-September that Tottenham were frontrunners to sign Dias.
TEAMtalk says, citing SPORT, that Tottenham are positioning themselves for another move for Dias in January.
Barcelona's position
Barcelona are reportedly interested in Dias and are reportedly considering a January move. CaughtOffside says Barcelona are looking for a long-term partner for Pau Cubarsi.
TEAMtalk says, citing SPORT, that Barcelona have monitored Dias for several months but are yet to make a concrete move. TEAMtalk says, citing SPORT, that Barcelona, under Deco and Joao Amaral, have expanded their scouting network and are aiming to sign foreign starlets early in their development.
Player profile
Dias is 19 years old, plays for Athletico Paranaense, and is a left-footed centre-back. TEAMtalk says his current contract runs until 2028.
TEAMtalk says Dias had a recent inclusion in Carlo Ancelotti’s senior Brazil squad.