An update on the future of Tottenham target Dusan Vlahovic has been shared by journalist Alfredo Pedulla.

Now managed by Antonio Conte, Spurs have already been linked with a number of Serie A players ahead of the January window. The likes of Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij and AC Milan midfielder Frank Kessie are just two of those who are thought to be on Tottenham’s radar, alongside Vlahovic.

Spurs have been linked with the Serbian striker long before Conte’s arrival, and those rumours have stepped up a gear after the Italian made the move to north London.

The Latest: Pedulla’s claim

A story emerged on alfredopedulla.com late on Monday evening regarding Vlahovic’s future, with Fiorentina reportedly wanting between €60m and €70m (£51.35m-£59.9m) for the 21-year-old in the January window.

Conte and Fabio Paratici have spoken over a possible deal for the Serbian, with a transfer not dependent on Harry Kane leaving. The report also namechecks Liverpool and Atletico Madrid with an interest.

The Verdict: Sign...

The Athletic have suggested that Spurs may not move for Vlahovic until the summer, but the fear is that he might have a new club by then with a number of clubs interested.

The striker has already netted 10 times this season off the back of a 21-goal campaign last time around and he is on just £26,000-a-week – a near-similar wage to Oliver Skipp, who is on the lower end of the Tottenham pay scale.

On that basis, and with Conte’s preferred system utlising two strikers, a January move should be explored for Vlahovic, who has been described as a 'force of nature' by the Italian media. Otherwise, Spurs run the risk of missing out on a long-term target and living to regret it for years to come.

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