Tottenham could now lose Golden Boy nominee as £17m offer 'evaluated'
Tottenham Hotspur are facing the prospect of losing several of their most talented young players this summer.
The Lilywhites have placed a strong priority on immediately strengthening their starting XI after their relegation scare and are determined to see a stark improvement this term.
Talented young centre-back Luka Vuskovic has already left for Brighton in search of more regular first-team opportunities, and that is unlikely to be the end of the exits.
Lucas Bergvall is currently being chased by both Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, having made it clear that he is keen to pursue a new challenge elsewhere.
Roberto De Zerbi has seen his squad strengthened with some big-money additions so far, but sales are also expected to balance the books.
Vuskovic's departure came as a huge surprise earlier in the window, and young left-back Souza could now be about to follow him out the door.
Benfica submit offer for Souza
Tottenham paid £13million to sign Souza from Brazilian side Santos, and handed the starlet a bumper five-year contract.
The 20-year-old is seen as an exciting long-term project at Hotspur Way, but already made four appearances in the Premier League in the second half of last season.
However, Tottenham are now facing the reality of potentially losing him just six months down the line.
According to Brazilian outlet Diario Do Peixe, Benfica have submitted a £17m offer for the youngster, which is currently being "evaluated" by Spurs.
The same outlet previously reported that Souza is a nominee for 2026's Golden Boy award, handed to the best U21 player in European football, such is the promise he has shown.
With Andy Robertson, Destiny Udogie and Djed Spence all ahead of him in the pecking order at the moment, his future at Tottenham appears to be uncertain.
Tottenham plan to accept Richarlison offers
Former Tottenham scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on Sunday that Spurs are ready to accept an offers that come their way for Richarlison this summer.
The ex-recruitment man made it clear that the Lilywhites have been ready to wave goodbye to the striker for some time now, but have been waiting for the right offer.
Brown has suggested that Spurs will sell Richarlison this summer, provided that they can get a capable replacement through the door.
The former Everton man was Spurs' top goalscorer in the league last term with 11 strikes to his name, but has faced serious question marks over his consistency in recent years.