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title: "Tottenham: Journalist thrilled by potential ‘perfect’ Conte signing"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2022-05-18T19:40:13Z"
modified: "2022-05-18T19:40:13Z"
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# Tottenham: Journalist thrilled by potential ‘perfect’ Conte signing

**Journalist Dean Jones has been left excited by who could now join [Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) and manager Antonio Conte this summer.**

### The Lowdown: Lilywhites links emerge…

As the Lilywhites begin to prepare for Conte’s first full [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) season in charge over 2022/2023, links have emerged to various transfer targets as Spurs’ head coach reportedly [eyes six major signings.](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/04/20/antonio-conte-targets-six-summer-signings-spurs-face-homegrown/)

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

One player who could move to north London, according to recent reports, is Atalanta defender Joakim Maehle as Conte still sets his sights on a right-wing-back.

Italian regional newspaper [Il Giorno](https://www.ilgiorno.it/bergamo/atalanta/joakim-maehle-tottenham-1.7663562) even claimed that Spurs are willing to table a €18 million (£15m) bid and could hold talks ‘in the coming weeks’  as they also discuss the future of loanee goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini.

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### The Latest: Jones thrilled…

Speaking to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/88008767-tottenham-15m-star-would-be-a-perfect-asset-for-conte-at-hotspur-way), reacting to these claims Maehle could join Spurs, has claimed the Denmark international would be a ‘perfect’ Conte signing.

He explained:

*“He’d be a perfect* *asset for Conte to have in his armoury.*

*“It’s one of the most important positions in a Conte setup, and I think it makes a lot of sense that in this market, at a time when they need quite a lot but haven’t got millions and millions to go and do it, they would look at somebody like Maehle.*

*“Somebody that could tick two boxes instead of just one.”*

### The Verdict: Make the bid?

For a fairly reasonable mooted fee of £15m, if Atalanta accept, Maehle could come as an absolute bargain.

The 24-year-old is able to play in a [variety of roles](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/363652/Show/Joakim-Maehle), including Conte’s much-desired RWB, with Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel even calling his international teammate a ‘[machine](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/denmark-wing-back-maehle-the-latest-star-from-atalanta/1d46k4hqjlw5u19djmnc339h35)‘.

Apparently a player who [never stops running](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/denmark-wing-back-maehle-the-latest-star-from-atalanta/1d46k4hqjlw5u19djmnc339h35), he seemingly fits Conte’s ideals in more ways than one.

***In other news: Conte green-lights Spurs move as he gives ‘unbelievable signing’ absolute priority, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/spurs-transfer-rumours-inter-milan-de-vrij-conte-thfc-latest/)***