Tottenham join Brighton in race for £30m Daniel Banjaqui to support Pedro Porro

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Tottenham have set their sights on two teenage right-backs, as they aim to sign cover for Pedro Porro in January.With Djed Spence departing Spurs in the summer, Archie Gray has had to play regularly at right-back this season in light of Porro’s injury, and the 20-year-old is undoubtedly improving with each outing.A. GrayTottenham – Premier League (2026 – 2027)Appearances5Minutes Played400Average Rating6.56Pass Accuracy (%)88.00Tackles8Interceptions7Duels Won22Successful Dribbles4Fouls Committed5Yellow Cards1Red Cards0Stats correct as of 14 October 2026.However, it appears that Spurs are in the market for a new right-back in January, and are already scouring Europe for the best available options.Just a couple of days ago, it emerged that the Lilywhites had set their sights on AS Roma’s 19-year-old starlet, Emanuele Lulli, who has impressed since breaking into the Gialorossi senior side this season.It has now emerged that another inexperienced teenage right-back is also on the North London club’s transfer wishlist.Photo by Chris Ricco – UEFA/UEFA via Getty ImagesTottenham could be involved in transfer battle for Benfica youngster Daniel BanjaquiAccording to a report in 4-4-2, Roberto De Zerbi’s men have been impressed with the displays of Daniel Banjaqui this season.The 18-year-old has made just six senior appearances for Benfica, but he has already done enough to catch the eye of scouts from England and across Europe.The report says that Banjaqui’s recent displays for Portugal’s U21S have put him further in the limelight, and has made him ‘highly sought-after’ ahead of the January window.Tottenham and Brighton have ‘already taken notice’ of the 18-year-old, having been impressed by his robust physique, stamina and dynamism.However, the Premier League duo could be joined in the race for the teenager by the likes of Juventus, AS Roma, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad.Benfica’s valuation of Banjaqui revealed4-4-2 make it clear that no concrete negotiations have been held between Benfica and any of the interested clubs so far.All the teams mentioned above have only monitored and gathered information, while some have initiated contracts through intermediaries ahead of the winter.Banjaqui is under contract in Lisbon until 2031, and his release clause is a hefty €45m (£38m). However, it is alleged that Benfica would consider cashing in on their academy graduate for €35m (£30m) in January.READ MORE: Tottenham may have their £85m Richarlison replacement in 14-goal Vangelis PavlidisThe post Tottenham join Brighton in race for £30m Daniel Banjaqui to support Pedro Porro appeared first on Spurs Web.