Court papers say his son Eduardo courted the White House, with Trump tying Bolsonaro’s fate to a tariff war that slapped 50% duties on Brazilian goods.

Spurs appeared well on course to bring the 27-year-old Crystal Palace attacking midfielder to their corner of north London.

Former President Jair Bolsonaro sought political asylum in Argentina as part of a wider obstruction of justice case linked to an alleged coup attempt in Brazil.