Tottenham should ignore reported interest in Lucas Moura

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Tottenham’s Lucas Moura is reportedly attracting interest from Manchester United and Mauricio Pochettino’s side would be foolish to listen to any approaches for him.

According to the Daily Star, Manchester United are chasing the 27-year-old and he’s a potential priority target for the next year.

It is understood that the Brazilian is concerned by a lack of faith in him at Spurs and he could be keen to quit in January unless that changes.

The report explains that manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a “huge admirer” of him and would be seen as a great option at Old Trafford.

Moura is reportedly now rated at £50million, which shows his improvement in recent times since he moved to Spurs for £23million in January 2018 (BBC).

Spurs midfielder Eric Dier is also named as someone being eyed by Manchester United, but the response should be simple.

Spurs should not consider offloading Moura anytime soon, especially to a direct Premier League rival that would improve them if they had him.

The versatile attacker played a key role in getting the club to the Champions League final last season and has two goals in six games across all competitions so far this term.

He’s a speed machine that has been left out of the starting XI in the last three consecutive league games, but he’s still vital within the squad and can be a nightmare for defences.

Moura has proven he can slot in well at centre-forward or as a winger for Spurs and he would leave a major void if he was to depart.

Fortunately he is under contract with the North London club until 2024 and surely his chances will come, perhaps even against Colchester United on Tuesday night.