According to a report by The Daily Express, a Tottenham Hotspur transfer update has emerged involving Brighton and Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey with one Lilywhites player apparently set to leave.
The Lowdown: Spurs eye new right-back...
As explained by multiple top Spurs sources, a new right-wing-back for Conte's system is among the top transfer agendas in north London for the January transfer window.
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Reliable Lilywhites correspondent Alasdair Gold claims that the club and their manager want to sign a right-sided full back to strengthen that position with both Emerson Royal and Matt Doherty failing to impress recently (football.london).
Meanwhile, The Athletic also say that Conte is targeting a player for that position with The Express now sharing news involving Seagulls ace Lamptey.
The Latest: Conte personally eyes Lamptey...
According to their information, Conte is personally 'keen' on the 21-year-old with Spurs 'ready to challenge Arsenal' for the £50 million starlet.
The outlet also claims that Tottenham are 'set to lose' senior name Doherty this month as the Italian eyes Lamptey as his possible heir - though he may have to wait until the next transfer window.
The Verdict: Right move?
Lamptey has seriously impressed under Brighton boss Graham Potter and arguably stands out as one of the English top flight's most promising young defenders.
However, his £50m price tag is certainly a big point of contention given he's made just 32 Premier League appearances since the start of 2019/2020.
Investing that much in a player possessing fairly little top flight experience could be seen as a big gamble, even if Potter has described the homegrown ace as a 'dream' player.
We advise the Lilywhites and Conte to weigh all possible options before considering a bidding war with Arsenal.
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