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Tottenham 'move to sign defensive midfielder Palhinha from Sporting Lisbon', with Nuno Espirito Santo giving club his approval to pursue Portugal international as squad rebuild in north London continues

Tottenham are continuing their rebuild under Nuno Espirito Santo and are looking at Portugal international Palhinha to bolster their midfield, according to reports in the Portuguse media.

Palhinha was a crucial part of Sporting Lisbon's run to the Portuguese title last season, their first in 19 years, and was named in Portugal's squad for Euro 2020, making two appearances including starting in their 1-0 defeat to Belgium in the last 16.

Nuno, who was Portuguese super agent Jorge Mendes' first ever client, was renowned for signing players from his home country for previous club Wolves and is now looking to the same market to improve Tottenham's squad for the new season.