A potential agreement likely to cost spurs a sum of 36million pounds to buy him fully after a year loan.
Vinicius joined Benfica from Napoli for £15m last summer and is seen as a capable back-up to striker Harry Kane.
The 25 year old brazilian scored 24 goals in all competitions for Benifica last season, This attracted European big clubs like Juventus,Inter Millan and others.
Tottenham coach Jose Mourinho already stated that he want a striker in the club before the closing of the transfer window which runs till October 5.
“I am optimistic, but more than that the feeling that I like is that we are trying everything to do it,” he said.
“You succeed or you don’t succeed. It’s like a football match: you win or you don’t win but you give everything and try everything. The transfer market is the same.
“I like the feeling that my club is trying to do everything for us and for the team, that’s the most important thing for me.
“If we succeed then great – I believe so – but if we don’t then that’s football.”
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