"Perfect asset for Conte" - Journalist now hints at Tottenham swoop for £15m Serie A star

Tottenham Hotspur target Joakim Maehle would be a ‘perfect asset’ for manager Antonio Conte, according to journalist Dean Jones.

The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to north London in recent weeks after impressing for Atalanta and could prove to be a valuable asset should he make the switch.

According to the Daily Mail, Tottenham’s hierarchy are ‘looking at’ the possibility of signing Maehle over the summer to solve their left wing-back problems.

The Denmark international reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020 with his nation, impressing throughout the tournament, and is widely considered to be amongst the best attacking defenders in the world.

Since Conte’s arrival at Hotspur Way back in November, neither Sergio Reguilon nor Ryan Sessegnon have been able to hold down a regular starting berth on the left flank.

Matt Doherty even deputised on his weaker side due to the inconsistency and injury problems of Reguilon and Sessegnon and a long-term solution could be brought in ahead of next season.

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And a recent report in The Athletic revealed the main focus for Spurs this summer will be to sign a left-sided centre-back, but the ‘next priority’ will be two wing-backs, one for each flank.

Italian outlet Il Giorno have claimed that Spurs will have to splash out €18 million (£15m) to prise Maehle away from the Gewiss Stadium and that the positive relations between the two clubs could be an important factor.

In an exclusive interview with GiveMeSport, he said: “He’d be a perfect asset for Conte to have in his armoury.

“It’s one of the most important positions in a Conte setup, and I think it makes a lot of sense that in this market, at a