Spurs 'join Nani hunt'

Tottenham are ready to try and snatch Sporting Lisbon starlet Nani.

The 20-year-old forward is seen as the brightest talent in Portugal and it is believed he has already been closely scouted by both Manchester United and Chelsea.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly even recommended Nani to his boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

United still have close ties to Sporting, but Nani is a huge talent and a host of clubs are thought to be chasing his signature.

Nani has continued to have an impressive season and Spurs have had scouts posted at numerous games; their sporting director Damien Comolli is understood to have taken in last weekend's clash between Sporting and Porto.

Spurs may now make formal enquiries over Nani, who is yet to sign a new long-term deal and is out of contract next year.