‘I’m sure’ – Tottenham would 'love' to sign 'absolute monster' who bullies strikers for Conte

Speaking to Give Me Sport, journalist Sami Mokbel has claimed that Tottenham would love to lure Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt to Hotspur Way in the summer window.

Antonio Conte is looking to reshuffle his squad, with a number of incomings and outgoings expected before the transfer deadline arrives next week.

24-year-old Joe Rodon is expected to leave the club, having made just one Premier League appearance all season.

Recent starter Japhet Tanganga has been rumoured to be off on a loan move to Serie A giants AC Milan, as the Lilywhites look for the 22-year-old to maintain regular first-team minutes, following the return of Eric Dier and Cristian Romero from injury.

As a result, Fabio Paratici may well be on the hunt for a defender that can be a long-term centre-back partner for highly rated 23-year-old Romero.

SPORT (via Sport Witness) recently reported that Chelsea and Tottenham are interested in signing de Ligt, who joined Juventus in a staggering £67.5 million deal.

Consequently, Mokbel spoke to Give Me Sport about the possibility of the Netherlands international signing for Spurs. He said: “De Ligt, I’m sure, would be someone that Tottenham would love to try and lure to the club next season.

“But they certainly won’t be the only ones because he’s a fantastic player.”

This follows the 22-year-old’s agent, Mino Raiola, recently telling NRC that his client is “ready for a new step” in his career.

According to Salary Sport, de Ligt earns £200,000-a-week at the Italian club. This may price Daniel Levy out of a deal, as star player Harry Kane is also on those figures. Therefore, it seems unlikely that Spurs would be able to warrant the same financial burden for a 22-year-old player as they would their most prized