Tottenham Hotspur target Arthur Dias just reached an important career milestone, as a move to Europe now looks increasingly likely in January.According to reports, Spurs failed with a late move for defensive starlet Arthur Dias in the final days of the summer transfer window.The Athletico Paranaense star has had a huge rise over the last 12 months and has forged a reputation as one of the best young talents in Brazilian football, and he could be the next young export from the South American country to Europe.Just a couple of weeks ago, Spurs Web relayed a report suggesting that the Lilywhites are ‘among the most proactive suitors’ of Diaz ahead of the January window, and have already spoken to the player’s representatives.Photo by Hedeson Alves/Sports Press Photo/Getty ImagesTottenham target Arthur Dias makes Brazil debut as work permit situation analysedThe 19-year-old has been rewarded for his impressive rise over the last few months, being handed his first cap for Brazil in their 4-2 win over Australia last week.Dias came on in the 86th minute of the encounter held at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, replacing Mauro Júnior. While the youngster only got eight minutes under his belt, including stoppage time, could his senior debut be significant in terms of getting a work permit to play in Europe?Sport Witness point out that Dias’ debut will not affect his work permit situation for Tottenham, as under the FA’s current rules, only competitive international matches help in that regard, not friendlies.It is explained, however, that getting a work permit for the defender may not prove too hard for Spurs as Brazil’s top flight is considered a Band 2 competition under the GBE system.The youngster has already played plenty of minutes for Athletico Paranaense, likely putting him around or even over the 15-point threshold.It thus appears that Tottenham would not have too many issues in getting a work permit for the teenager by the time the January window comes around.Spurs expected to face plenty of competition for DiasHowever, it is starting to look like the Lilywhites are unlikely to have a free run at the young Brazilian defender in the winter.According to a recent update from Globo Esporte, Barcelona sporting director Deco is a fan of Dias, and scouts from the Catalan club have scouted the defender extensively this season.Additionally, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Brentford are also said to be watching the centre-back. One would expect his list of admirers to grow further, now that he has broken into the Selecao set-up.READ MORE: Leo Black swaps Tottenham for Chelsea after 12 years and 100 games at Hotspur Way academyThe post Tottenham and Barcelona target just made senior Brazil debut as January race commences appeared first on Spurs Web.