Spurs hand trial to Brazil Under-20 captain Bruno Uvini

São Paulo’s 20-year-old central defender, Bruno Uvini, is set to go on a three-and-a-half-month loan deal, with a view to a £3.1million permanent switch in the summer. The youngster, though, will not figure in the first team at Tottenham. Instead, Spurs will use the trial period to access the player who has made just six appearances for São Paulo. The North London side have till 31st May to decide whether to use their option to buy the defender.

Full name: Bruno Uvini Bortolança
Position: centreback
DOB: 3 June 1991
Height: 1.87m
Weight: 85kg