Tottenham join Juventus in race for Valencia right back Joao Cancelo

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Tottenham have targeted Valencia right-back Joao Cancelo as they look to make their first signing of the summer.

Cancelo has been a priority for Juventus, who are looking to replace Dani Alves, and the Serie A champions are prepared to pay £25million for the 23-year-old, who represented Portugal at this summer’s Under-21 European Championships.

But Tottenham have now emerged as serious rivals to Juventus, who they beat 2-0 at Wembley on Saturday, for Cancelo, who is eager to leave Valencia; they sent scouts to watch him play for Portugal in Poland in June and Mauricio Pochettino is eager to recruit him.

Tottenham have targeted Valencia's Portuguese right-back Joao Cancelo (right)

Tottenham are sweating on the injury that Kieran Trippier sustained against Juventus; if his ankle proves to be significantly damaged – the results are due on Monday – then Pochettino would be faced with starting the new season with Kyle Walker-Peters as his only recognised right-back.

It has been a frustrating window for Tottenham fans, who are anxious to see the club build on the progress they have made under Pochettino, but the club have plans to make additions before August 31, with Cancelo – whose career began at Benfica – heading the wanted list.

Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, who continues to recover from hernia surgery, is firmly on Pochettino’s wanted list, while they are monitoring Burnley striker Andre Gray as a potential candidate to add depth to their attack.

Cancelo has been a priority for Juventus, who are looking to replace Dani Alves