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title: "Tottenham: Denzel Dumfries still on Antonio Conte’s radar"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dominic Lund"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2022-12-31T19:15:14Z"
modified: "2022-12-31T19:15:14Z"
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# Tottenham: Denzel Dumfries still on Antonio Conte’s radar

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) manager [Antonio Conte](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/antonio-conte/) still has Inter Milan right-wing back Denzel Dumfries on his radar for a January transfer, according to a new report.**

### The Lowdown: Tottenham’s interest in Dumfries

As per Tuttosport, Spurs made contact with Inter back in April to register their interest in Dumfries for the summer transfer window, but a move did not transpire for the player, who was believed to be valued at £29.5m at the time. (via [Sports Mole](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/spurs/transfer-talk/news/tottenham-make-contact-over-denzel-dumfries-move_484067.html))

Journalist Pete O’Rourke spoke to [GIVEMESPORT](https://www.givemesport.com/88092655-tottenham-hotspur-transfer-news-world-cup-50m) earlier this month, and claimed that the defender’s value could now have risen to £50m after his ‘outstanding’ performances for the Netherlands at the World Cup.

However, a fresh report now reveals that the 26-year-old may still be available at a similar price to what he was in the last window…

### The Latest: Conte ‘on the hunt’

According to a report from [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/antonio-conte-hunt-old-target-tottenham-never-left-radar-club-willing-negotiate-january-deal/), who are relaying information from journalist Rudy Galetti, Dumfries has ‘never left the radar’ at Tottenham, and he is now considered a more viable option than Pedro Porro.

Conte particularly wants to sign a new right-back due to the form of Emerson Royal, and the Serie A star could now be available for as little as £26m, with his current club willing to negotiate.

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### The Verdict: Get it done?

Given that the Netherlands international is still contracted until [2025](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/denzel-dumfries/profil/spieler/321528), it is a little strange that he is allegedly available for such a small amount, but Inter’s loss could be Tottenham’s gain, as the full-back has undeniable quality.

Lauded as being a ‘[monster](https://twitter.com/alanrzepa/status/1404768087660974080?s=20&t=wyDsNW_2rM0pE88ur5AR2w)‘ by journalist Alan Rzepa, the former PSV man showed some very promising signs at the World Cup, particularly in his national side’s match again the USA, displaying his attacking talent with a [goal](https://www.sofascore.com/usa-netherlands/fUbszUb) and two assists.

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Being adept on the front foot is a key characteristic for a wing-back playing in a Conte system, but the 6 foot 2 defender has also [averaged](https://fbref.com/en/players/481c9ece/Denzel-Dumfries) more interceptions per 90 over the past year than [Emerson Royal](https://fbref.com/en/players/df8b52a5/Emerson), winning more aerial duels too, highlighting that he would also be an improvement defensively.

It is clear that Conte’s backline needs a makeover, after conceding first in each of their last [nine](https://twitter.com/90min_Football/status/1607361590751526914?s=20&t=L_TQjaxNWkEDuOVE185lgg) games, and Dumfries would be a fantastic addition, especially at the reported price of £26m.