Tottenham work permit boost – After Spurs offer, player now looks to have the points

Tottenham target Arthur Dias made his Brazil senior debut at 19, strengthening his work permit case after Spurs' summer offer was rejected.

Athletico Paranaense defender Arthur Dias, a Tottenham target, made his senior Brazil debut on Tuesday in a 4-2 win over Australia, coming off the bench for eight minutes. Spurs had an offer for the 19-year-old rejected during the summer window. His international appearance helps his work permit eligibility, though the friendly itself doesn't add points under FA rules. Brazil's top division is Band 2-classified, which should support any future move.