As per InterLive.it, as also translated and shared by Sport Witness, there has been a big update on Tottenham Hotspur's transfer plans involving Inter Milan star Stefan de Vrij.

The Lowdown: Tottenham eye move...

The Lilywhites have been heavily linked with a move for de Vrij for the better part of a few months with reports as far back as November 2021 detailing interest from Tottenham.

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Inter's star defender is out of contract in 2023, hardly affording the Nerazzurri much time to make a profit off of his sale, with Football Insider reporting near the end of last year that his price tag was set at around £40 million.

In an update, Inter Live.it (via SW) say that figure has now plummeted by nearly half.

The Latest: Conte green-lights move...

According to their sources, Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has personally requested the signing of de Vrij as he green-lights a move.

As well as this, with Fabio Paratici willing to offer the Netherlands international a €6.5 million-per-year deal (£5.3m), Inter will now sanction his sale for around €25-30m (£20.7m-£24.8m).

The Verdict: Get it done...

Amid this near 50% drop in asking price, it would be foolish for Paratici and co not to make a move.

Despite being 30-years-old, de Vrij could come in as a brilliant short term option to bolster Tottenham's central defensive roster - especially considering just how pivotal he was for Conte during the Italian's time at Inter.

Lauded as a 'world-beater' by former Leeds striker Noel Whelan, we believe potentially landing him for as little as £20.7m could be a steal this summer.

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