Tottenham retains Joao Victor de Souza amid transfer interest

Tottenham Hotspur defender Joao Victor de Souza is expected to remain with the club this season, despite interest from FC Porto and Benfica. The 20-year-old has struggled for playing time, facing competition from Destiny Udogie and Djed Spence. Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi believes Souza could become a key player, although concerns arise over his development with limited minutes on the pitch. The ideal scenario for Souza might be a loan move to gain valuable experience in Portugal.

• 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — Souza is expected to stay with Tottenham this season, De Zerbi is backing him to be a game-changer