Tottenham are eyeing Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha, who outperforms Spurs midfielders Rodrigo Bentancur, Mateus Fernandes, and Sandro Tonali in five of eight key metrics.The competition for places in the number six role at Tottenham Hotspur is fierce, with Rodrigo Bentancur, Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Lucas Bergvall all viable options.Archie Gray is also capable of filling in as a holding midfielder, and so far this season each of these players has had a run in the position and impressed.Bentancur was the standout in that role despite Spurs’ struggles in their opening six games, while Tonali looked superb against Coventry. More recently, Fernandes produced the best performance in that role for Tottenham against Chelsea, securing the man of the match award.With such depth, one might not expect Spurs to be looking for further reinforcements in midfield, but reports suggest the Lilywhites remain alert to options.Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty ImagesTottenham eye Lucas Da Cunha as midfield optionAccording to Tuttomercatoweb, Spurs have their eyes on Lucas Da Cunha of Como in Serie A. The midfielder has impressed this season under Cesc Fabregas, with his performances earning him a call-up to the France national team back in September, where he featured in Les Bleus’ clash against Italy.Da Cunha’s rise has attracted significant attention at Como, and Spurs are not the only club to have noticed. Brentford and Manchester United are also reported to have scouted the 25-year-old in recent months.Signing Da Cunha, however, would not be straightforward, as the report claims that convincing the Frenchman to leave Como anytime soon could prove difficult.Bergvall speculation and Da Cunha comparisonWhile Tottenham are stacked in midfield at present, they could lose depth in the near future. Lucas Bergvall has been the subject of transfer speculation, with Barcelona and Napoli both reported to be keen on signing him.Although Bergvall only recently extended his contract with Spurs, rumours suggest a release clause will become active in 2027, leaving the possibility of a departure open.So how does Da Cunha compare to Spurs’ current options? Before looking at his underlying numbers, his performance against Premier League opposition offers insight. When Manchester United faced Como in the Champions League, Da Cunha featured on the right and impressed, earning a 7.9 rating from FotMob – the third highest of the match, behind only Paz and Ramon.Da Cunha registered an assist and showcased his pace, hitting a top speed of 31.6 km/h – the sixth highest in the encounter – while ranking fifth for sprints with 12. Although those numbers are skewed by his role on the right, his versatility is evident.In terms of central midfield metrics, Da Cunha outperforms Spurs’ midfielders in several key statistics, underlining why Tottenham may see him as a valuable option.MetricLucas da Cunha (Como, 25)Sandro Tonali (Tottenham, 26)Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham, 29)Mateus Fernandes (Tottenham, 22)BestDuel %90.277.810.611.4Da CunhaPossession won5.460.698.060.2BentancurProgressive carries74.665.260.662.6Da CunhaForward passes89.278.061.254.0Da CunhaForward pass %92.474.669.663.8Da CunhaKey passes60.432.40.265.4FernandesProgressive passes89.485.826.635.6Da CunhaMinutes499655409314TonaliREAD MORE: Chelsea and Man City join Tottenham in £42m winter race for Nicolo TresoldiThe post Tottenham eye Lucas Da Cunha transfer after Como midfielder destroys Man United appeared first on Spurs Web.