Latest developments
- Tottenham Hotspur are considering making a move for Renato Veiga.
- Chelsea are willing to part ways with their young defender.
- Veiga is currently on loan at Juventus.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (2/5): Football Insider link Veiga with Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up an offer for Renato Veiga, who is expected to be made available for sale by Chelsea this summer despite having only joined the club 12 months ago. The Portuguese defender was shipped out to Juventus in a loan deal in January.
That is according to Football Insider, who rarely get things right when it comes to transfer exclusives.
Value (3/5): Chelsea in hunt for a quick profit
Chelsea signed the 21-year-old from Basel in a £12million deal last summer and are looking for around £30million. Spurs have not been pushed away with the Blues' price tag as they are considering making a bid.
Suitability (4/5): Jack of all trades
Known for his aggressive style, technical prowess, and physicality, Veiga is considered a jack of all trades, owing to his well-rounded traits and versatility to play as a defender, in midfield, and on the flanks. With the ball at his feet, the Portugal international always tends to progress the play, either through his pin-point long balls or dribbling.
Upgrade? (3.5/5): Potential Romero replacement
Spurs are exploring the market for new defenders amid concerns over the long-term futures of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero in North London. Romero, in particular, is attracting strong interest from Spain.
As such, the arrival of Veiga would hand Ange Postecoglou a solid and versatile option to reinforce his backline.
Logic (4/5): More gametime
If Juventus don't sign Veiga permanently, he will return to Chelsea, where he is unlikely to be handed regular gametime by Enzo Maresca. As such, a move to Spurs could help the youngster maintain his development.
Whisper+ verdict: 16.5/25
It is suggested that despite Spurs' interest, Chelsea might be reluctant to do business with their bitter London rivals.
