How Spurs XI could look if Antonio Conte’s promise of signing players is kept with Traore joining and Dybala
TOTTENHAM could soon look completely different if manager Antonio Conte secures some of the players he has been linked with.
This January window is proving to be silly season once again with regards to the transfer rumour mill.
The amount of players reportedly interesting Spurs boss Conte continues to grow by the day.
Since the Italian’s arrival in North London on November 2 he has yet to taste defeat in the Premier League.
Last night’s thrilling late comeback from behind to win at Leicester lifted them above rivals Arsenal into fifth - one point off the top four and the Champions League qualification spots.
Now long-suffering fans are starting to believe again that better things could be on the horizon.
Especially if they manage to get a couple of new additions in before the end of the window.
Conte has made it clear he wants to strengthen his squad, and he recently opened the door to Christian Eriksen returning to the club after previously working with him at Inter Milan.
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The Danish star has battled back from his terrifying heart scare at Euro 2020 and would need little time to adjust to life at Spurs after previously spending seven years there.
But it is Adama Traore that looks the most-likely to arrive.
Spurs have held an interest in the Spanish wide-man for some time, and he finally looks like sealing a move and could provide the answer for Conte at right wing-back after previously starring there for Middlesbrough before Wolves.
AC Milan’s Franck Kessie, who becomes a free agent in June, is another name being speculated.
And the Ivorian would certainly add some steel into Conte’s midfield.
Upfront is another major problem - and the former Chelsea boss is desperate to get some back-up for Harry Kane.
Manchester United outcast Anthony Martial has emerged as a target, and he could even fill the void left by Son Heung-min’s injury and play alongside the England skipper as well as centrally when the star is given a rest.
Juventus’s Paulo Dybala is not planning to sign a contract extension and could also be departing, with Tottenham joining a host of clubs in being keen on him.
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