Tottenham Hotspur People have been looking towards Brazil more and more in recent windows, and it's not hard to see why.
It's a market that regularly produces top talent at relatively accessible prices. Furthermore, players are often willing to move to England even if the conditions are not right.
It matters right now, Spurs are still not completely safe and are at least flirting with the idea of dropping into the Championship. Nevertheless, moving to England may still be attractive.
He has been active there before also. Tottenham recently worked out a deal to sign left-back Souza from Santos, who fits into this wider strategy of tapping into the Brazilian market.
With that context in mind, Spurs have now taken another step forward.
Tottenham officials in Belo Horizonte
According to local insider Toka CentralA Tottenham scout was in the stands for Cruzeiro's 2-0 win over Grêmio in Mineiro last weekend. However, there is no confirmation yet as to who exactly they were looking at.
After impressive performances, goals from Lucas Romero and Christian sealed the result. Both stood out on the night, but neither were considered to be Tottenham's main targets.
Some of Cruzeiro's names are attracting attention, and their recent performances have only added to that.
Kaiki looks clear
Inside the Brazilian club, Kaiki is seen as the most likely move to Europe. The 23-year-old left-back was close to joining Como in the last window, with a deal worth €12.5m (£10.8m) on the table before Cruzeiro backed out.
He ticks many Premier League boxes. Physical, reliable and capable of moving forward. Add in his recent Brazil call-up under Carlo Ancelotti, and his profile has only risen.
From a squad building perspective it could only make sense if Destinee Udogi was forced to leave Tottenham in the summer. Or his fellow Brazilian Souza is also expected to be loaned out. Still, he is a smart catch for any European side.
Kaio George is a high-impact option
If a scout was looking for immediate attacking output, Kaio George would have been impossible to ignore.
The striker has made a strong start to 2026 with nine goals in 12 matches. Last year he had scored 26 marks out of 46. He looks sharp, confident and quick and decisive in front of goal. That alone puts him on the radar of clubs across Europe.
West Ham tried to sign him There were further failures in the January window. This is because the club are reportedly unwilling to consider offers of less than €50m (£43.5m).
This pushes him into a very different category. For Tottenham, especially with uncertainty about their league position, that kind of investment would require serious conviction.
Others also on radar
Another logical name is Jonathan Jesus, which sits in a slightly different bracket. He's 21 years old, and perhaps less sophisticated, but has a lower cost of entry.
Earlier this year, Zenit made a move in the region of €8m (£6.9m), which Cruzeiro rejected. Still, that evaluation puts him firmly in the “development signing” category.
Young wingers Kenny Arroyo and Neeser Villarreal also fit that description. Both are 20 years old and are troubling defenders.
Arroyo plays on the right side. He arrived from Besiktas last summer for €8.5 million (£7.3 million) and has been one of the first names on the team sheet since then. Villarreal can play on the left or up front. And before arriving at Cruzeiro, Barcelona had him on their radar after his performances for Colombia at the 2025 U20 World Cup.
'Experienced' angle
There are also more experienced profiles to look at. Like centre-back Fabricio Bruno, who has already attracted the interest of Juventus.
At 28, he doesn't fit the same reselling model as others, but he offers something different – reliability, leadership and immediate impact. If Spurs were thinking about a short-term fixture, he could be part of that conversation, even if he isn't a specific target.
29-year-old Mathews Pereira is another man who would have stood out. He is a key creative midfielder for Cruzeiro, with only 5 goals and 4 assists this year.
He recently renewed his deal until 2028. This makes him a difficult target, but his profile – technical, inventive and capable of controlling the final third – is exactly what Tottenham usually look for.
What does this mean for Spurs
It doesn't feel like a single-player mission. It appears that Tottenham are building a comprehensive picture of the squad and identifying a number of options depending on the shape of their summer squad.
Spurs are clearly building up knowledge and keeping an eye on a number of players rather than rushing into a deal. But if his situation becomes clearer in the coming weeks, things could move faster.
Either way, it's another sign that the Brazilian is becoming an important part of Spurs' recruitment thinking - and Cruzeiro could perhaps be the next destination they dive into.
🇫🇷Lucas Chevalier | Tottenham remain interested, but of course – everything depends on survivalhttps://t.co/etgUUThNuW #thfc #joyce
- Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 20 April 2026
