The Daily Mirror report that Spurs have stolen a march on their Premier League rivals in the race to sign the 20-year-old. Fernandes has enjoyed a breakout season in Portugal, making 21 league appearances as Bruno Lage’s men challenge for the title. This could be the youngster’s first and last campaign in the Benfica first team, though, with a host of Premier League clubs chasing his signature. And although United and Liverpool have both been keeping tabs on the Portugal international, Spurs are favourites to secure his services. Mauricio Pochettino will have money to spend this summer and has made Gedson one of his principal targets. A point against Everton on Sunday would guarantee Tottenham a fourth consecutive top-four finish in the Premier League. READ MORE How Mauricio Pochettino and Tottenham showed up a transfer-obsessed nation Confessions of a turncoat: why I ditched Liverpool to support another team Talisca heading to Premier League, hints Besiktas boss Here’s why Manchester United and Liverpool could both miss out on Joao Felix this summer Mourinho will make maximum of one January signing Semedo focused on Benfica amid United links Brian Rice will build his Hamilton side around youth next season This has been the best ever Premier League season – Scudamore Manchester United receive boost as Real Madrid make forward available for transfer Boss Clarke makes plea to Killie fans Matthijs de Ligt’s future is on the verge of being decided Farwell, Daniel Sturridge? How the true one-season wonder became a distant relic at Liverpool Manchester United identify Ander Herrera replacement worth £40m Quiz! Can you name all 34 teams to appear in the Championship play-offs since 2000? The 51 best players in the Football League this season 6 players Arsenal could realistically sign to improve them this summer