Tottenham are keen on signing Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira

Possible Tottenham Hotspur target Fabio Vieira is one of the ‘most highly thought of’ stars in his current side FC Porto, according to journalist Dean Jones.

The 21-year-old is enjoying an outstanding season with the Dragons and has reportedly attracted the attention of some of the Premier League’s top teams.

According to Portuguese outlet Record, Vieira rejected a move to Liverpool in last summer’s transfer window before elevating his game to new heights in the current campaign.

The midfield maestro has racked up a whopping 12 assists in just 24 appearances this season, adding a further two goals, playing a pivotal part in Porto’s rise to the top of the Primeira Liga table.

And O Jogo (as relayed by Sport Witness) claim Tottenham scouts were in attendance on Friday as Sergio Conceição’s charges drew 2-2 in an enthralling encounter with Sporting Lisbon.

Although the report doesn’t detail exactly what the Spurs officials were doing at the Estádio do Dragão, it does state that Vieira was a possible target of their interest.

Supporters of the north London outfit will be hoping that the club’s hierarchy learn from their previous mistakes if they do pursue a deal for the Portugal Under-21 international, though.

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Liverpool pipped them to the signature of Luis Diaz last month after the player’s father claimed the capital club ‘hesitated’, but they could get their revenge by snapping up Vieira in the summer.

Tottenham’s scouts weren’t the only English contingent in attendance to watch Porto take on Sporting on Friday as Jones was also there to take in the spectacle.

In an interview with GiveMeSport, he revealed that Vieira ‘had a great game’ before claiming