As per Mundo Deportivo, there has been a major update on Tottenham Hotspur's transfer plans involving RB Leipzig sensation Josko Gvardiol and manager Antonio Conte.

The Lowdown: Conte eyeing star defenders...

Since the end of the January transfer window, it has been widely reported that Tottenham, and by extension managing director Fabio Paratici, are targeting the signing of a star defender this year.

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Inter Milan colossus Stefan de Vrij is believed to be a personal target of Conte's with Lille's Sven Botman also firmly on the agenda (The Daily Star).

However, according to report from Spain, it appears the Italian has now personally set his sights on Gvardiol above all others.

The Latest: Gvardiol 'chosen' by Conte...

As per Mundo, Spurs' head coach has 'chosen' the signing of Leipzig's gem as his and the club's 'number one goal' for next season.

Gvardiol apparently jumps ahead of both Botman and Villarreal star Pau Torres as Conte's priority transfer target.

The Croatia centre-back is also capable of playing as a left-back and in front of the defence as a midfield anchor.

The Verdict: Interesting development...

Gvardiol is certainly turning heads with his form in the Bundesliga this season with German football experts having raved over the 20-year-old.

Alex Chaffer, a content producer for the German top flight's official English channel, doesn't hold back in praise of the starlet - calling him the 'real deal' and a 'real star' who 'just keeps getting better' (Twitter).

Reports from the continent suggest he could also leave for an affordable fee as Sport Bild (via Sport Witness) recently claimed that Leipzig value Gvardiol at around €25 million (£21m).

Taking this into account, it's little wonder Conte has earmarked the player as a new top target.

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