Tottenham Hotspur transfer target Denzel Dumfries could now cost the club at least £50m, according to journalist Pete O'Rourke.

The Lowdown: Tottenham eyeing right-back

Tottenham's interest in Dumfries is nothing new, with the club reportedly touching base with Inter Milan about the right-back regarding a transfer move in the summer, as per Tuttosport (via Sports Mole).

Now, Antonio Conte could be set to launch a new bid for the ace, having already made enquiries about his availability last month, with one of Emerson Royal and Matt Doherty possibly on their way out in January.

The Latest: O'Rourke's comments

While there is evidently interest on Spurs' behalf, the move could potentially be impacted by the increased transfer fee Inter may now demand after his World Cup performances.

O'Rourke told GIVEMESPORT:

"Denzel Dumfries has been outstanding at the World Cup for the Netherlands, and I think his price tag’s just gone up and up. So it’s going to be hard for Tottenham to strike a deal with Inter Milan this January to sign Dumfries, who’s probably going to be at least £50m."

The Verdict: Worth it?

Although a deal for the 26-year-old could set Tottenham back a lot of money - £50m is a huge increase on the £25m price tag set in the summer - he would be a vast improvement on the current wing-back options, and more suited to the manager's style of play.

Given that Conte is known as a back-three specialist, he needs wing-backs who can provide for his team on the front foot, and the £55k-per-week earner is able to do just that, as signified by an expected 0.18 non-penalty goals per 90 over the past year, in the 97th percentile compared to his positional peers.

These attacking talents were on display at the World Cup, where he recorded a goal and two assists against the USA, operating on the right in a 3-4-1-2 system.

Journalist Josh Bunting has also pointed out that Dumfries is 'solid' in a defensive sense, while also describing him as 'brilliant', and even though he may be one of the more expensive options, he would be a very good signing for Conte in January.