Udinese defender Rodrigo Becao is reportedly interested in signing for Tottenham in the January transfer window despite rumours that Arsenal are interested in the Brazilian.
According to Tutto Udinese, the player is keen to sign for Tottenham in the coming weeks despite interest from the likes of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, Everton and Serie A side Torino, with the report stating the defender already has offers on the table from Premier League sides.
With Gianluca di Marzio reporting that Udinese want at least £17m for the 26-year-old, a deal is well within Tottenham’s price range in January, especially with Antonio Conte interested in signing the centre-back and the player himself eager to move to the white side of north London.
A regular for Udinese this season and known for his touch-tackling approach to defending, Becao has the potential to be a useful signing for Tottenham in January, with Conte seemingly keen to add to his centre-back ranks for the second half of the season.
Indeed, whilst Arsenal could also do with such a player, Arteta’s methodical approach to who he wants in his squad could make Becao a poor signing for the Premier League leaders. Meaning Tottenham could soon be in the clear to sign the Brazilian star in January.
Moreover, given that Tottenham have already seemingly landed on a gem from Udinese in Destiny Udogie, Conte and Fabio Paratici could be eager to move for a more finished product from the Udine-based club in Becao, who is seemingly ready for a move to north London.
Tottenham signing Becao would be a great move
Becao’s form pre-injury was a key reason behind Udinese’s best start to a Serie A season in well over a decade. And the defender’s performances this campaign have proved that the 26-year-old is capable of moving to the Premier League, with Tottenham the perfect club for the South American.
Defender’s are on the agenda for Conte in January, and with Becao now open to signing for Tottenham ahead of north London rivals Arsenal, the centre-back joining the club feels like a foregone conclusion ahead of the winter transfer window.
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