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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Antonio Conte handed major Stefan de Vrij transfer boost"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Tottenham Hotspur News"
published: "2022-05-04T12:10:16Z"
modified: "2022-05-04T12:10:16Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Antonio Conte handed major Stefan de Vrij transfer boost

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/) boss Antonio Conte has just been handed a major boost in the hunt to sign Inter Milan star Stefan de Vrij this summer, according to reports.**

### The Lowdown: Conte eyes move…

The Italian, who is reportedly plotting a major overhaul at Spurs over the next transfer window, has [allegedly targeted](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-aston-villa-newcastle-devrij/) Inter’s central defensive ace as part of his summer plans for the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) side.

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De Vrij was a[mainstay](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/75/Archive/Italy-Inter?stageId=18873) in Conte’s 2020/2021 Scudetto-winning side with [reports](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jan/11/conte-delivers-transfer-truth-to-levy-with-tottenham-in-need-of-overhaul) claiming that the 52-year-old wants to bring his former star to north London.

Indeed, Tottenham are firmly in the mix for de Vrij as his San Siro contract continues to run down.

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Currently set to expire in 2023, the Dutchman is entering his final year at Inter, prompting clubs to sit up and take note – including Spurs and transfer chief Fabio Paritici.

### The Latest: Conte gifted boost…

According to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-aston-villa-newcastle-devrij/), an extremely promising update has now come to light, with Inter now willing to green-light his sale at well under half of his original price tag.

As per their ‘recruitment source’, the cash-strapped European heavyweights have told de Vrij he can leave for just £15 million.

That’s £25m less than what they were previously demanding at £40m, opening the door for Spurs and other interested clubs to snip the colossal defender at a bargain price.

### The Verdict: Take advantage…

A centre-half is said to be one of Conte’s [major priorities](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/04/20/antonio-conte-targets-six-summer-signings-spurs-face-homegrown/) this summer and sealing de Vrij’s signing at such a meagre price would certainly go some way to appeasing the ex-Chelsea boss.

Lauded as a would-be[‘unbelievable signing’](https://www.givemesport.com/87982654-tottenham-55-cap-unbelievable-signing-would-fit-perfectly-at-spurs) by journalist Dean Jones, the 30-year-old proved his quality under Conte at Inter last season – making more clearances per 90 than any Inter player in Serie A[(WhoScored)](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/75/Archive/Italy-Inter?stageId=18873).

He also completed a brilliant [93.8% of his passes out from the back,](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/75/Archive/Italy-Inter?stageId=18873) highlighting his composure and assurance as an elite, ball-playing defender who would seriously upgrade Tottenham’s backline.

While his age indicates he wouldn’t be too much of a long-term option, de Vrij could certainly plug gaps in the meantime, and for £15m Spurs have little to lose.

***In other news: Source: Conte now green-lights exit for ‘perfect’ Spurs player who ‘100%’ wants to quit! Find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-lilywhites-source-shares-major-exit-update/)***