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title: "Tottenham contact made as Conte eyes ‘world class signing’"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Tottenham Hotspur News"
published: "2022-06-10T08:42:24Z"
modified: "2022-06-10T08:42:24Z"
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# Tottenham contact made as Conte eyes ‘world class signing’

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) have made contact as they eye a possible ‘world class signing’ for manager Antonio Conte, according to a report by The Times.**

### The Lowdown: Conte gets busy…

Since meeting with club chief Fabio Paratici for a[transfer summit in Italy](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/05/27/antonio-conte-stay-tottenham/) recently, Conte and the Lilywhites have confirmed two new arrivals in Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster.

Having clinched a place in the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/)top four at the end of 2021/2022, gaining the riches of Champions League football for next campaign, chairman Daniel Levy and ENIC granted a [£150 million equity increase](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/05/27/antonio-conte-stay-tottenham/) to back Conte this summer.

The window is now officially open for business and next on Tottenham’s agenda is reportedly a left-sided centre-half.

### The Latest: Spurs make Torres contact…

[The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/transfer-latest-news-premier-league-fbxl93gbk?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#), sharing an update on the north Londoners’ plans, have some significant news involving defensive target Pau Torres of Villarreal.

[Tottenham latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-latest-developments-2/)

According to their information, Paratici and co have made contact to sign the 25-year-old through a recent enquiry – a second approach for Torres, who turned them down last summer during Nuno Espirito Santo’s reign.

However, as they eye a move, it is believed Spurs aren’t alone with Man United also firmly in the mix.

### The Verdict: Make the move…

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After the agent of Alessandro Bastoni [all but dashed](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-alessandro-bastoni-transfer-24179312) Conte’s hopes of sealing his number one target, we believe Torres is an ideal alternative.

Tottenham pundit John Wenham, speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-told-to-sign-world-class-pau-torres-for-smaller-fee-after-sources-update-expert/), called the Spain international a potential ‘world-class signing’ for the club and we’re inclined to agree going by his stats.

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According to [WhoScored,](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/839/Show/Spain-Villarreal) only goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli played more minutes in La Liga last season for Villarreal than Torres with Unai Emery’s mainstay also winning the joint-most aerial duels and making the second-most clearances per 90.

We’d advise Paratici to get moving.

***In other news: ‘What is this witchcraft?’ – Media thrilled by ‘great’ transfer news out of Tottenham! Find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-media-members-react-to-great-forster-news/)***