Spurs steal a march on Arsenal and United in £10m race for Brazil's Leandro Damiao

27 May 2011 02:13
ShareHighly-rated: Leandro Damiao[LNB]Tottenham are closing on a ?10million deal for Brazil's highly rated striker Leandro Damiao.[LNB]Sportsmail revealed last week that manager Harry Redknapp had been alerted by his performances for Internacional this season and watched him play against Scotland at the Emirates in March.[LNB] The 21-year-old striker has scored 22 goals in 24 games, attracting interest from Arsenal, Barcelona and Manchester United.[LNB]His agent was due in London for talks this week but Tottenham are goingto Brazil to wrap up a deal. [LNB]They hope to take advantage of their relationship with Internacional following the ?8m purchase of Sandro, who has established himself as a first-team regular. [LNB]Spurs are also interested in Porto's Radamel Falcao, whose agent Claudio Mossisaid: 'Among the leading candidates are Arsenal and Tottenham. They arewilling to hit the ?27m clause.' [LNB] They're crazy about Falcao! Arsenal and Spurs in race to sign ?26m Porto striker Out-of-favour Tottenham midfielder Palacios a target for NapoliSunderland boss Bruce eyes summer move for Spurs striker Crouch[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Harry Redknapp Places: London, Barcelona, Scotland, Brazil

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