Tottenham face €30m asking price for Brazilian wonderkid Arthur Dias | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly interested in signing Arthur Dias from Athletico Paranaense during the summer transfer window.

The North London club reportedly offered €21 million to sign the 19-year-old defender, but the Brazilian club turned it down. They are prepared to sell him for €30 million.

As per Globo Esporte, Tottenham wanted to secure 80% of his rights. The north London club has been tracking the young defender for quite some time, and they could look to make an attempt in future as well. They have been scouting the player extensively.

Arthur Dias attracts Tottenham interest

Arthur Dias of Athletico Paranaense fights for the ball with Gabriel Barbosa of Santos during the Brasileirao 2026 match between Santos and Athletico Paranaense at Estadio Urbano Caldeira on August 9, 2026 in Santos, Brazil. (Photo by Ricardo Moreira/Getty Images)

Dias is highly rated in South America and a tremendous prospect. He could develop into an important player for Tottenham in the long-term. It remains to be seen whether the London club is willing to pay the asking price.

Brazil international manager Carlo Ancelotti is keeping tabs on the 19-year-old defender, and he could include the player in the preliminary Brazil squad for the September international as well.

Playing for his national team will certainly give the 19-year-old more exposure at the highest level, and it could attract further interest from top clubs.

Dias could be a future asset

Arthur Dias of Athletico Paranaense prepares to kick the ball during the match between Athletico Paranaense and Flamengo as part of Brasileirao 2026 at Arena da Baixada Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Curitiba, Brazil. (Photo by Heuler Andrey/Getty Images)

Tottenham are looking to build a team for the future, and investing in young talent would be ideal. The asking price might seem high right now, but Dias is only 19, and he could justify the investment in the long term.

Tottenham also have the resources to afford him. The opportunity to join the London club could be exciting for the young defender. The Brazilian will be tempted to test himself at the highest level, and a move to the Premier League could accelerate his development.