Alasdair Gold has shared a transfer update on Tottenham Hotspur's interest in Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni.

The Lowdown: Spurs linked with Bastoni...

Spurs have been linked with a move to sign the 23-year-old in previous months, with reports dating as far back as last summer.

Antonio Conte is apparently a fan of Bastoni and potentially sees the defender as someone who could seriously upgrade Tottenham's central defensive options.

The Nerazzurri ace's contract is slowly winding down, too, with Bastoni now entering the final 17 months of his deal at the San Siro.

The Latest: Gold shares Bastoni to Spurs update...

Speaking in a football.london Q&A, reliable transfer reporter Gold claims that Bastoni is among Spurs' top summer transfer targets as they eye a move for him.

However, much will depend on his contract situation, especially since the player's price could drop a 'fair bit' if Bastoni doesn't renew terms with Inter.

Gold explained: "Much depends on these new contract talks and whether Bastoni signs on at Inter again. Spurs have retained their interest in the Italy international and he is still among their top summer targets. Of course, with just a year left on his contract at that point, his price tag also drops a fair bit."

The Verdict: Get it done...

Bastoni would be an undoubted asset at Tottenham, so Conte and Spurs supporters will surely be hoping that these new contract talks with Inter eventually lead nowhere.

As per WhoScored, the centre-back ranks among Inter's top four players in terms of tackles won, interceptions made, successful clearances and blocks attempted per game.

The Italian would bring both youth and dynamism to the Spurs backline as a signing of real longevity for future seasons - even beyond Conte's reign at the club.

Bastoni has already been heralded as a defensive 'genius' for his exploits in Serie A, with Transfermarkt valuing him at around £49m. As he approaches the final year of his Inter deal, this value could drop significantly, leaving little wonder as to why Spurs are keeping close tabs.