According to reports coming out of Spain, a promising Tottenham Hotspur transfer update has come to light involving Villarreal defender Pervis Estupinan.

The Lowdown: Conte plans in full flow...

Spurs manager Antonio Conte has reportedly earmarked key positions of the Lilywhites squad to be strengthened ahead of his first full Premier League season in charge in N17.

The north Londoners are after new signings defensively, in midfield and further forward, with club chief Fabio Paratici already securing two fresh faces.

Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster have arrived in north London on Bosman deals, with Spurs now also entering pole position for Ecuador international Estupinan according to Marca.

The Latest: Spurs enter pole position for Estupinan...

Indeed, the Spanish news source claimed that Tottenham are now the 'main candidate' to sign the Villarreal wing-back for Conte.

Spurs are apparently pushing to sign Estupinan as the La Liga club place the 24-year-old on their transfer list.

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The Verdict: Get it done?

Hailed as 'excellent' by members of the press (Zach Lowy, Breaking the Lines co-creator), the South American would come as a potentially cheap and solid option for Paratici and co, given his estimated £18m valuation by Transfermarkt.

Conte reportedly wants new wing-back additions on both the right and left flanks as Tottenham potentially look for ways to satisfy the Italian's demands without going over budget.

Estupinan could be a credible candidate to rotate with Ryan Sessegnon on the left and possibly replace Sergio Reguilon, who has been linked with an exit from the club.

Still quite young, the former Watford player averaged Villarreal's fourth-highest number of crosses per 90 in the Spanish top flight in 2021/22, emphasising his attack-minded style.

Estupinan's links with Spurs may well be worth keeping an eye on throughout the summer.

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