Wolves ready to battle Tottenham for striker Carlos Vinicius

Carlos Vinicius looks unlikely to return to Benfica next season, with a Premier League battle brewing over his signature.

Despite not being afforded the playing time he would have liked at Tottenham, the north London club have not ruled out a bid to turn the move permanent, although they have already informed the Portuguese side that they will not pay the €42m (£36m) stipulated in the loan agreement.

Spurs are not alone in holding an interest, with Wolves also keen on the Brazilian's signature.

The Midlands club have already contacted Benfica, trying to find out the nature of the deal between the Portuguese club and Tottenham, and have expressed a willingness to start talks, aiming to sign the…