“I have had contact with representatives of those two clubs (Tottenham and Roma),” Nene told Brazilian newspaper Jornal do Brasil.

“They asked Monaco about my situation and about the chance of buying me.”

Nene has spent the majority of his career in Spain, having had spells with Real Mallorca, Alaves and Celta Vigo before moving to the principality club last summer.

He believes he made a good impression on Tottenham manager Juande Ramos when the Spaniard was in charge of Sevilla.

“I always played very well against Sevilla and I created some goals,” he said.

“This should have left Juande with a good impression and now my name is on their list of signings.”

On Roma’s interest, the Brazilian added: “Roma played a friendly against Monaco here and that is when the first contact was.

“They told me that they are waiting to see if they are signing Julio Baptista and then they would return for me.”