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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Dean Jones drops Alessandro Bastoni claim"
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author: "Will Seager"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2022-04-25T20:35:34Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Dean Jones drops Alessandro Bastoni claim

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) manager Antonio Conte could make Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni his top defensive target ahead of the summer transfer window, according to journalist Dean Jones.**

### The Lowdown: Bastoni linked with Spurs

Despite his desire to bring one in during January, Tottenham failed to sign a central defender for Conte. As a result, the Italian has ended up employing left-back [Ben Davies](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-davies/leistungsdaten/spieler/192765) as a makeshift left-sided centre-back.

However, according to [Spanish sources](https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/gran-oferta-tottenham-bastoni-20220407.html), Spurs are already in the process of bolstering their defensive options and have submitted a £42m bid for Bastoni.

Inter remain reluctant to sanction a sale, so the 23-year-old remains on a list with the likes of Sven Botman, Josko Gvardiol and Nico Schlotterbeck as potential additions (via [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3229184/2022/04/06/spurs-will-prioritise-a-left-sided-centre-back-this-summer-here-are-some-of-their-targets/?source=emp_shared_article)).

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### The Latest: Jones’ claim on Bastoni

Jones believes that Conte will make a big push to sign Bastoni from his former club.

Speaking with [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/87997145-tottenham-54m-star-could-soon-emerge-as-top-target-at-hotspur-way), the reporter claimed: *“I think there’s a good chance that Bastoni will emerge as the guy.*

*“At this stage, I keep being told there is no order at the moment, that they’ll see at the end of the season where they’re at and they’ll go from there.*

*“They have a shortlist, but it’s not in any sort of ranking, as it stands.”*

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### The Verdict: Great signing if it comes off

Described by journalist Mario Sconcerti as a [“young Bonucci”](https://sportmob.com/en/news/946259-Inter-s-Bastoni-reminds-me-of-a-young-Bonucci-said-Mario-Sconcerti), Bastoni is clearly valued quite highly in Italy. This praise is warranted by his underlying statistics – the 23-year-old ranks in the 99th percentile for progressive passes received, the 94th percentile for shot-creating actions and the 91th percentile for progressive carries (via [FBRef](https://fbref.com/en/players/75b86fb3/Alessandro-Bastoni)) among positional peers in Europe’s top five leagues.

With Conte’s preferred back-three formation, Bastoni would suit playing on the left-hand side of the defence, with his ability on the ball complimenting this style of play.

Therefore, it would not be a surprise to see Conte make a big push for the Inter centre-back, who certainly seems like he would be an ideal signing in terms of what the Lilywhites boss is seeking in a defender.

***In other news: [One Tottenham man could lead a potential N17 mass exodus](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/spurs-transfer-rumours-summer-exits-winks-whelan/)***