3 reasons Tottenham should make Watford prodigy their #1 target

With Tottenham Hotspur serious contenders on domestic and European fronts this season, Mauricio Pochettino is likely to try and boost his squad in January. And the latest reports suggest the club are lining up a swoop for Watford ace Richarlison.

The 20-year-old only joined the Hornets from Brazilian heavyweights Fluminense during the summer, but has already caught the eye in the Premier League.

While Spurs might have to splash the cash to sign him from a Prem rival, the Coral News Team think the Brazilian would be a great buy. Here’s why…

Youngster could fulfil his huge potential with Spurs

While there’s no doubt Marco Silva is achieving impressive feats with Watford, there’s arguably no better club in England for a young talent to develop at than Tottenham.

Not only have they produced the likes of Harry Kane and Harry Winks in recent seasons, but Spurs have also transformed Dele Alli from the hot-headed, inconsistent talent of his MK Dons days, into one of Europe’s hottest talents.

There’s no question Richarlison has the raw materials to be a top-class player. Four goals and three assists in 11 Prem games have been accompanied by a tireless harrying of defenders. But he’s not far from the finished product. In short, he’s exactly the sort of gem Spurs polish to such good effect.

He’d fit their style – and boost the options

As it stands, Tottenham have just two natural wingers in their squad. That means more options on the flanks are needed, especially with the current situation at Wembley.

Spurs’ title hopes last term were largely hampered by the absence of Erik Lamela, who has been absent since October 2016 with a hip injury. While he’s gradually returning to fitness, the seriousness of his problems mean there are concerns over whether he’ll ever be quite the same player.