Christian belief: Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas reignites interest in Porto winger Atsu
Spurs boss previously gave the young Ghanaian his debut and could get him on the cheap as his contract ticks down
Back up: Atsu could step in when Bale and Lennon are sidelined
Andre Villas-Boas has reignited his interest in Porto winger Christian Atsu.Everton and Sunderland are also keen on the 20-year-old winger who will have just a year left on his contract by the summer.But Spurs boss Villas-Boas could have the edge as he gave talented Atsu - who has an £8million buyout clause - his debut during his time in charge of Porto.With just 12 months left on his contract and the player refusing to sign a new deal, Porto have resigned themselves to trying to recoup a fee for Atsu this summer.They are fearful of seeing the wideman run down his contract and leave for a minimal fee after next year's World Cup.AVB has found himself without a fall-back option this season whenever Tottenham have been robed through injury of the pace of Aaron Lennon or Gareth Bale.
Try try again: Villas-Boas tried to sign Atsu last summer
The loss of both players was most costly in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final which saw Spurs crash out on penalties.Atsu, a Ghanian international with 13 caps, has gone on to establish himself as one of the brightest talents in Portuguese football.Villas-Boas was keen last summer but Porto wanted around £12million for the player.
Spurs boss previously gave the young Ghanaian his debut and could get him on the cheap as his contract ticks down
Back up: Atsu could step in when Bale and Lennon are sidelined
Andre Villas-Boas has reignited his interest in Porto winger Christian Atsu.Everton and Sunderland are also keen on the 20-year-old winger who will have just a year left on his contract by the summer.But Spurs boss Villas-Boas could have the edge as he gave talented Atsu - who has an £8million buyout clause - his debut during his time in charge of Porto.With just 12 months left on his contract and the player refusing to sign a new deal, Porto have resigned themselves to trying to recoup a fee for Atsu this summer.They are fearful of seeing the wideman run down his contract and leave for a minimal fee after next year's World Cup.AVB has found himself without a fall-back option this season whenever Tottenham have been robed through injury of the pace of Aaron Lennon or Gareth Bale.
Try try again: Villas-Boas tried to sign Atsu last summer The loss of both players was most costly in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final which saw Spurs crash out on penalties.Atsu, a Ghanian international with 13 caps, has gone on to establish himself as one of the brightest talents in Portuguese football.Villas-Boas was keen last summer but Porto wanted around £12million for the player.