Tottenham are reportedly leading the race to secure the transfer of Vasco da Gama prodigy Ryan in a potential battle with other Premier League clubs.
A move from Ryan to Spurs is shaping up to be an increasingly notable story in the coming weeks and months, with a January move possible for the talented 19-year-old.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool have also been mentioned as three main candidates for Rayan, but Tottenham appear to be in a strong position.
This is good news for fans of the north London giants, who will no doubt be hoping that new manager Thomas Frank will be backed with further transfer funds in January.
While the focus for many Spurs supporters at the moment may be on how to buy tickets for Monaco vs. Tottenham, many will also be keeping an eye on transfer rumors and the possibility of a January move.
Will Tottenham decide to move Rayan in January?
It’s common to see players from the Brazilian league leave mid-way through the European season, so Ryan might want to take advantage of this opportunity to join Spurs.
THFC need a bit more depth in attack and a player like Ryan would certainly benefit from a move like this and could earn him a regular spot in the Premier League come World Cup year.
For now, Rayan is definitely an outsider to be included in the Brazil World Cup squad, but if he can earn a big transfer and shine in a more competitive league, it could make a huge difference to his chances.
Tottenham should add more to Thomas Frank
Frank has had an excellent start as Tottenham manager and is sure to gain further support in the next transfer window.
Signed players like Mohamed Kudus and Xavi Simons have started well for the club, so it will be interesting to see who they can bring in next to further their aim of finishing in the top four.