Tottenham raises offer to 15 million euros for full-back Souza and advances in negotiations with Santos By Thiago Lemos
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O Tottenhamadvanced in negotiations for the left-backSouza, 19 years old, fromSantos. The English club signaled a new proposal at home15 million euros(aboutR$ 94.4 millionat the current price), after having an initial offer rejected. Essa invested represents a significant increase in relation to the previous proposal, which revolved around10 to 13 million euros. Os Spurs are optimistic that the agreement will be concluded soon, especially since the player has expressed interest in transferring toPremier League.
O Santosholds75%of the economic rights ofSouza, whose contract runs until December 2028. The Brazilian club’s board is evaluating the possibility of accepting the value, although it prefers to include percentage clauses in future sales. As negotiations progressed, the athlete chose not to participate in the debut of theSantosnodeChampionship Paulista, against theNovorizontino, scheduled for Saturday (10), at 4pm (Brasília time), atVilla Belmiro. Essa decision reflects the advanced stage of conversations with the English club.
🚨|#Tottenhamhave now signaled a new offer worth €15m for Souza and are optimistic that the deal will be completed soon.
—The Spurs Express (@TheSpursExpress)January 8, 2026
Due to the progress in negotiations, the player himself asked the coaching staff not to be selected for this weekend’s match.
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Profile of the young full-back
Souzaemerged as one of the main revelations of theSantoslast season. The 19-year-old played around 29 matches for the first team atChampionship Brasileiro, contributing with a goal and two assists. Sua performance was fundamental in the campaign that avoided the club’s relegation, standing out for its speed and offensive capacity on the left.
Trained in the youth categories ofSantos, he represents the typical style of Brazilian full-backs, with quick dribbling and constant support for the attack. Além of that,Souzawas part of Brasil’s youth teams, including participation inMundo Sub-17 Cup. Sua evolution caught the attention of European scouts at least two years ago.
- Speed in quick transitions
- Ability to dribble and cross accurately
- Defensive contribution in development
- Experience in high pressure games at Brasileirão
Situation of Tottenham at Premier League
O Tottenhamis looking for reinforcements for the left-back position in this January transfer window. The team currently occupies 14th position in thePremier League, coming off a 3-2 defeat toBournemouth. The coach is looking for young options to make up the squad, especially with injuries and fluctuations of players likeDestiny Udogie.
Souzait is seen as a medium-term investment, capable of adding depth to the defensive sector. The English club faces competition from teams likeMilanand polls from other European giants, but it is currently leading the negotiations.
Trading details
The conversations betweenTottenham e Santoshave gained strength in recent days. The new signage15 million eurosbrings the values closer to the initial expectations of the Brazilian club, which rejected lower offers at the beginning of January. THESantosneeds to balance its finances, which can facilitate the player’s release.
The full-back normally trains atCTRei Pelé, but his absence from the list of related players for the game againstNovorizontinoindicates caution from the technical committee. Caso the proposal is made official, the transfer can be completed quickly.
Context in Santos
O Santosstart theChampionship Paulistafocusing on national and international competitions. The possible sale ofSouzawould generate important resources for the club, which has options such asEscobarto the position. The young full-back established himself as a starter in the previous season, taking turns in the role and gaining space alongside experienced players.
His departure would represent the loss of a valuable asset formed at the base, but aligned with the financial reality of Brazilian football.
Others interested in the market
Although theTottenhamlidere a corrida porSouza, clubs likeBarcelona, Milanand even groups linked toChelseapreviously demonstrated interest. However, the Spurs have presented the most concrete proposals so far. The termination clause for foreign clubs is high, around100 million euros, which directs negotiations towards direct agreements.
The player, in turn, seesPremier Leaguean opportunity for development in one of the most competitive championships in the world.
Preparation for Paulista
With or withoutSouza, theSantosdebut in the state againstNovorizontinoinVilla Belmiro. The team works in the pre-season to adjust the squad, which includes reinforcements and the return of familiar names. The decision on the full-back should be defined in the next few days, influencing the initial planning of the season.
The focus remains on maintaining competitiveness, even with the possible departure of young talents.
