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title: "Tottenham: Lilywhites plot Denzel Dumfries swap deal"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
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published: "2022-11-10T07:05:17Z"
modified: "2022-11-10T07:05:17Z"
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# Tottenham: Lilywhites plot Denzel Dumfries swap deal

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) are plotting a special offer to sign Inter Milan wing-back Denzel Dumfries in the form of a swap deal, according to reports.**

### The Lowdown: Paratici making transfer plans…

Tottenham sporting director Fabio Paratici will be gearing up for another potentially busy transfer window behind the scenes in N17 after a hectic summer.

The Lilywhites [completed moves for](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tottenham-hotspur/transfers/verein/148) Ivan Perisic, Fraser Forster, Yves Bissouma, Richarlison, Clement Lenglet, Djed Spence, Destiny Udogie and a permanent deal for Cristian Romero, although the hectic fixture schedule and injury concerns would indicate that they may need more reinforcements.

Any possible mid-season signings will also need Antonio Conte’s personal go-ahead, with news emerging on Serie A ace Dumfries, who is a target for Tottenham.

### The Latest: Tottenham plot Dumfries swap deal…

It is now believed that Conte ‘[wants’](https://www.calciomercato.it/2022/11/08/calciomercato-inter-conte-tottenham-dumfries-emerson-royal-scambio/) the Netherlands international, who is very likely to feature at the upcoming [World Cup](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/world-cup-2022/) in Qatar, having long been a [regular for his country](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/denzel-dumfries/nationalmannschaft/spieler/321528/verein_id/3379).

As the manager seemingly green-lights a move for Dumfries, Spurs are believed to be plotting a unique offer to lower the defender’s [€50m (£44m) price tag](https://www.calciomercato.it/2022/11/08/calciomercato-inter-conte-tottenham-dumfries-emerson-royal-scambio/).

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According to[Calciomercato](https://www.calciomercato.it/2022/11/08/calciomercato-inter-conte-tottenham-dumfries-emerson-royal-scambio/), Tottenham apparently plan to offer current wing-back Emerson Royal in a part-exchange deal for the Inter defender.

### The Verdict: Make the move?

Called a ‘[very exciting and effective’](https://twitter.com/jmancini8/status/1439268651086057473) defender by Serie A writer Jerry Mancini, Dumfries could come as solid option to replace Emerson on the right-hand side of Tottenham’s defence.

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As per [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/75/Show/Italy-Inter), the 26-year-old ranks joint-fifth in Inter’s squad for key passes made per 90, whilst also attempting their third-highest rate of crosses in the league.

If Conte is after a more attack-minded right-back to provide greater creativity in the forward areas and on the overlap, Dumfries could come as a possible solution.