As per BBC journalist Simon Stone, there has been an update on Tottenham Hotspur’s attempt to sign Wolves star Adama Traore this month as manager Antonio Conte seeks his first signing.
The Lowdown: Spurs in Traore talks…
Over the last two weeks, the Lilywhites have been heavily linked with a move for the Spain international as Matt Law of The Telegraph even claimed they were attempting a possible loan-to-buy deal (Twitter).
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Conte, aiming to strengthen his options at right-wing-back, has apparently mapped a role for Traore in that position – akin to how he transformed his former player Victor Moses during a stint across London at rivals Chelsea (The Athletic).
Just over a week of the January transfer window remains as Spurs and managing director Fabio Paratici chase much-needed N17 additions, with BBC reporter Stone now sharing an update on their attempts to sign the 25-year-old.
The Latest: Tottenham offer expected…
According to his information (8:38, Jan 21), after Wolves rejected their initial £15m bid, the Molineux side ‘expect’ Tottenham to ‘return with another offer’ for Traore before deadline day.
They are open to letting the Spaniard leave in order to fund manager Bruno Lage’s own transfer plans, but the price must be right for them to entertain a deal.
The Verdict: Making progress?
Depending on Tottenham’s next offer, Conte may well be edging slowly but surely to his first signing at the club, and it could be an exciting capture.
Pundit Noel Whelan lauded Traore as an addition which ‘could really excite the Tottenham fans’ and it’s hard to disagree going by the numbers.
According to WhoScored, the winger has averaged a very impressive 4.3 completed dribbles per 90 in the Premier League this season – far more than any Lilywhites man in Conte’s current squad by comparison (WhoScored).
This highlights his potential to be a genuine threat at right-back under the Italian and supporters may be hoping that the man named Wolves’ ‘big name’ by The Athletic’s Tim Spiers finally makes the move down south soon.
In other news: Spurs also allegedly ‘edging closer’ to signing ‘massive’ £15m man for Conte, find out more here.