Fabio Paratici could secure Tottenham's fourth signing with defender who 'must be bought'

The transfer window has been open just over a week and Tottenham have already found success, signing three first team players, to help strengthen Antonio Conte's squad. Fraser Forster and Ivan Perisic signed two-year deals with the club before the window had already opened and Yves Bissouma became Spurs' third signing, with his four-year deal announced on Friday.

This helps Conte in positions across the pitch, but the business can't stop there. previously reported that the 52-year-old wants at least six new arrivals this summer, meaning Spurs are halfway to fulfilling his wish.

Rumours have linked the Lilywhites with players from across the world, that can fulfill various positions. One of these players is Dynamo Kyiv's defender, Ilya Zabarnyi.

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understands that Tottenham have been watching the Ukrainian closely, with a view for a potential move this summer. Zabarnyi is right-footed but can play on either side of the back three.

Last season the 19-year-old made 19 Premier Liga appearances, before the termination of the Ukrainian league, following the invasion by Russia. The defender signed a five-year deal with his side last October, but a move could still be on the cards this summer.

The likes of Milan Skriniar, Josko Gvardiol and Alessandro Bastoni have all been on Spurs' radar, in their hunt for a new defender. Tottenham suffered a blow with the former, as he looks a step closer to making to move to Paris Saint-Germain.

It was also revealed that Bastoni seems more than likely to want to stay at Inter Milan, meaning Tottenham will have to look elsewhere to find a new defender. Conte's back three performed well last season,