SAINTS have been named among Premier League clubs reportedly interested in a late move for Tottenham Hotspur winger Lucas Moura.

The 30-year-old Brazilian has played just 90 minutes in the Premier League this season after battling injury and falling down the pecking order behind new signings.

Moura, who has 38 goals in 218 appearances since he moved to England from PSG, featured for Spurs’ under-21s team on Friday, scoring in a 2-1 win over Arsenal.

His contract at Antonio Conte’s side is due to expire this summer and he could seek an earlier move ahead of the January transfer deadline on Tuesday.

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The Sun report that Tottenham could let Moura go now rather than in the summer with a handful of Premier League clubs circling.

They detail that Crystal Palace, Everton and Saints are looking at him – however, they would be put off if he retains his hopes of a £150,000 a week payday.

It is said Spurs do not think he is worth that kind of salary but he could get further gametime if he does remain in the capital beyond Tuesday’s deadline.

Saints are in the market for ‘more potency’ in their attack but Nathan Jones has been clear that they will not knee-jerk if the right move does not become available.

Moura, who scored the goals to send Spurs to the Champions League final in 2019, is a 35-time Brazil international and has netted 113 times over a nearly-600 game career.

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