Tottenham and Barcelona battle for Arthur Dias, €30 million defence

In London, Tottenham re-entered the race for the young defender Arthur Dias of Athletico Paranaense after having submitted a €21 million offer that was rejected, while the Brazilian club demands €30 million and Barcelona also shows interest.

Offer and required price

Tottenham had put forward a €21 million offer for the Brazilian, but Athletico Paranaense rejected the bid. The Brazilian club set a price of €30 million for the transfer. Barcelona is following the process, keeping the competition alive.

The information was released by Caught Offside, which noted that the London side had already been monitoring the player last summer. According to the source, Tottenham's interest is not recent, but renewed. Barcelona, for its part, is also watching Arthur Dias's development.

Arthur Dias was recently called up by Carlo Ancelotti to the Brazilian national team, reinforcing his international profile. The call-up highlights the defender's growing reputation on the world stage. The player still has no experience with European national teams.

This season, the defender has logged 35 matches and scored one goal in the Brasileirão. His contract with Athletico Paranaense runs until December 2028. These figures increase his market value.

The battle between Tottenham and Barcelona highlights the search for young defensive talents in Europe. The outcome could determine the future of one of the most promising centre-backs of the present.