Premier League: Spurs eyeing 23-year-old Brazilian Everton Soares!

According to recent British media reports, Tottenham Hotspur are keeping track on the Brazilian and Gremio striker Everton Soares. Tottenham's head scout Steve Hitchen recently attended a match to get familiar with the Brazilian forward during Gremio's semi-final against Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores. Soares has managed to make a name for himself with a strong display of performances for his club and country alike. Clubs like Arsenal were also interested in signing Everton Soares during the summer transfer but the deal went off. Everton was on the scoresheet for his side in their first- eg of Copa Libertadores.  

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Spurs for Everton Soares?

Everton Soares, who can operate on both wings, i.e. left and right, has also been seen playing as the second striker. Everton was named the Copa America player of the year for his contribution of three goals in Brazil's title triumph. Tottenham, who also tried to get hold of Juventus' Paulo Dybala in the summer transfer, are quickly looking to sign new forwards. Everton Soares seems to be the best option for Spurs in the current crisis that they are facing as his domestic season will end before the winter transfer opens.

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Tottenham are fearful of losing three crucial players namely Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld and Christian Eriksen as their contracts expire post this season. Another player who has reportedly caught Steve Hitchen's eye is the 23-year-old Gabriel Barbosa. Barbosa plays upfront for Flamengo and Brazil, who is a loanee from Inter Milan. Barbosa has netted 19 goals in his 20 appearances in Brazil's major league. Tottenham chief scout was also seen in the games between Boca Juniors and Newell's Old Boys, and San Lorenzo and Banfield in Argentina as Spurs' pursuit to build a squad continues.

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