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Tottenham close in on loan move for Benfica's Carlos Vinicius as back up for Harry Kane following Brazilian striker's 24-goal season that attracted interest from likes of Inter Milan and Juventus

Tottenham are closing on a loan deal for Benfica striker Carlos Vinicius.

The 25-year-old Brazilian joined Benfica from Napoli for £15million last summer and has an £89m release clause.

Yet, owing to Covid and Benfica's exit from the Champions League, the club is willing to negotiate and Tottenham are discussing a loan with an option to buy.

Tottenham are closing on a loan deal for Benfica striker Carlos Vinicius as Harry Kane's back up

Vinicius is 6ft 3ins tall but quick and mobile enough to play on the left wing as well as centre forward. He is seen as quality cover for Harry Kane and has an impressive goalscoring record.