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title: "Tottenham: Spurs targeting Milan Skriniar"
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author: "Emilio Galantini"
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published: "2023-01-28T11:45:40Z"
modified: "2023-01-28T11:45:40Z"
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# Tottenham: Spurs targeting Milan Skriniar

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) are targeting Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar as they look for a new centre-back, according to reports.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs leaking goals…

Spurs have leaked more [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) goals than [any team in the top eight](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) so far this season, a statistic which will undoubtedly frustrate [Antonio Conte](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/antonio-conte/).

While the north Londoners boast [three clean sheets](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tottenham-hotspur/spielplandatum/verein/148) in their last six matches, Tottenham have also [leaked](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tottenham-hotspur/spielplandatum/verein/148) eight goals in the same timeframe.

The numbers suggest that Spurs could be in need of more central defensive quality, and [recent reports](https://www.tuttojuve.com/altre-notizie/galetti-mckennie-potrebbe-restare-alla-juventus-di-maria-si-trova-bene-a-torino-629509) have claimed that Conte is eager to strengthen his backline.

### The Latest: Tottenham targeting Skriniar…

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1619018280446070787), Rudy Galetti claims that Spurs are indeed ‘looking’ for a fresh centre-back option and Skriniar, who has been [targeted](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/sep/28/tottenham-refuse-to-give-up-on-inters-milan-skriniar-but-clubs-still-far-apart) before, is at the top of their wish list.

He explained: *“Tottenham are looking for a new centre-back: Milan Skriniar is one of the names at the top of the list. Confirmed.*

*“As it stands, the Inter player won’t renew his contract – expiring at the end of the season.”*

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### The Verdict: Get it done…

The Slovakia international could be a major upgrade for Conte at Spurs if they can beat Paris-Saint German to his signature. The Ligue 1 giants have also been [heavily linked](https://football-italia.net/psg-reportedly-start-skriniar-talks-with-inter/) with a move for Skriniar, who has yet again starred for Inter as a colossal central defensive presence.

According to [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/75/Show/Italy-Inter), the defender has played more Serie A minutes than anyone under Simone Inzaghi this season whilst averaging a cool 91.7% pass accuracy, the best in the Inter squad.

Skriniar stands out as a composed, reliable asset for the Nerazzurri who has also [blocked more shots at goal per 90](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/75/Show/Italy-Inter) for Inter than any other player.

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Called a [‘sensational](https://twitter.com/DavidAmoyal/status/1442911568161693696)‘ defender by members of the press and a ‘[proper’](https://twitter.com/GrahamRoberts4/status/1501317989756514308?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) player by Spurs legend Graham Roberts, the former Sampdoria star has certainly attracted plaudits for his performances.

Even on a pre-contract ahead of a possible move later in 2023, the 27-year-old would come as a fine option at N17.