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

ShareHighly-rated: Leandro DamiaoTottenham are closing on a ?10million deal for Brazil's highly rated striker Leandro Damiao.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. The 21-year-old striker has scored 22 goals in 24 games, attracting interest from Arsenal, Barcelona and Manchester United.His agent was due in London for talks this week but Tottenham are goingto Brazil to wrap up a deal. 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. 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.'  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  Explore more:People: Harry Redknapp Places: London, Barcelona, Scotland, Brazil

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