Spurs keep tabs on 17-year-old Sampdoria teenage prodigy Perico

22 September 2009 10:22
Big future: Much is expected from Sampdoria star Pedro Mba Obiang Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Sampdoria teenage ace Pedro Mba Obiang. The 17-year-old midfielder, better known as Perico, only signed professional terms with his Italian club last summer, but has attracted interest from a number of top European clubs. The Spanish-born son of a Guinean immigrant was training with Atletico Madrid till Sampdoria made their move last summer, paying just £95,000 compensation to the Spanish club. Valencia and Juventus had also shown interest in the skilful, goalscoring midfielder, who has been capped at youth international by Spain. Now Spurs are tracking him, according to the Daily Mirror.

Source: Daily_Mail