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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Lilywhites in contact for Dejan Kulusevski"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-transfer-news-dejan-kulusevski-juventus-fabio-paratici-antonio-conte/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-12-05T21:05:55Z"
modified: "2021-12-06T08:44:18Z"
---

# Tottenham Hotspur: Lilywhites in contact for Dejan Kulusevski

**As per a report by SportMediaSet, via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-initiate-contact-sign-player-loan-january-spurs-talking-club-agent/), an update has come to light on Tottenham Hotspur’s hunt for Sweden international Dejan Kulusevski.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs eye Kulusevski move…

The Juventus winger, who is being heavily linked with a move away from Turin, is reportedly at the centre of interest from Tottenham and manager Antonio Conte.

[Spurs developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/spurs-developments-2/)

It is believed that both Conte and managing director Fabio Paratici are admirers of Kulusevski with the Italian duo sharing the same ‘esteem’ for his talent whilst believing he is a ‘gem’ ([TUTTOmercatoWEB](https://m.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-non-solo-arsenal-per-kulusevski-c-e-il-tottenham-di-paratici-e-conte-1608147)).

The 21-year-old has barely started this season under Massimiliano Allegri, making the vast majority of his appearances off the bench ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/355855/Show/Dejan-Kulusevski)), leading to reports he could make a Juventus exit.

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### The Latest: Spurs in contact…

As per SMS, via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-initiate-contact-sign-player-loan-january-spurs-talking-club-agent/), Spurs have made contact with Kulusevski’s representative, Alessandro Lucci, as the Lilywhites seek a loan deal – with Juve not completely ruling it out but preferring a permanent transfer.

They rate the attacker at around €35 million (£29.9m) but as Tottenham and north London rivals Arsenal seek a January loan, they are open to that possibility.

As Spurs talk to the player’s agent and his club, it appears Paratici is aiming to land him on a temporary transfer.

### The Verdict: Ideal…

If Tottenham can secure him on a temporary transfer, the move would be a low risk, low fee one and could hand Conte a versatile attacking option.

Ex-Sweden striker Marcus Allback hailed Kulusevski as ‘[explosive](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15791378/kulusevski-arsenal-man-city-transfer-allback/)‘ and he isn’t the starlet’s only admirer – with Portuguese footballing veteran Bruno Alves and ex-Parma teammate Bruno Alves calling him ‘[incredible’.](https://forzaitalianfootball.com/2020/01/bruno-alves-im-amazed-by-kulusevski-his-secret-is-his-mentality/)

Tottenham recently announced an £80.2 million pre-tax loss, taking their overall club debt to £706m ([The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/nov/23/tottenham-announce-80m-pre-tax-loss-as-debt-climbs-to-706m-daniel-levy)), leaving little wonder Paratici is scouring for the cheapest deals possible.

If the Lilywhites can agree a loan deal, Conte would be set for a boost at little cost to the club.

***In other news: Conte boost as Spurs enter talks to sign ‘sensational’ player with the physique of a ‘horse’, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/spurs-transfer-boost-perisic-conte/)***