Spurs now want to sign "phenomenal" ace who journalist says "gives opposing defences nightmares"

Tottenham Hotspur target Dejan Kulusevski 'gives opposing defences nightmares' and could make a serious impact in the Premier League, according to Forza Italian Football journalist Conor Clancy.

Antonio Conte was appointed as Spurs' boss in November and although he is still seeking his first signing since taking charge, it appears Kulusevski could be on his way to north London before Monday's 11pm transfer deadline.

The Athletic have revealed that Spurs are working on a deal to sign Kulusevski from Juventus.

The report suggests the Premier League's top four challengers are looking to strike an initial loan deal which could include an option or obligation to buy at the end of the season.

Kulusevski has been restricted to just five Serie A starts this season and his arrival at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium would see Conte and managing director Fabio Paratici beat two of their Premier League rivals to his services.

According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via Goodison News, Everton have also tabled a loan bid for the 20-cap Sweden international.

It would also come as a huge blow to Arsenal as it appears Spurs' interest has been ramped up after Sportmediaset had initially claimed the Emirates Stadium was the 21-year-old's most likely destination.

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Clancy believes Kulusevski would be a shrewd signing by Spurs, even if it only proved to be on a loan basis.

The Italian football expert has seen a lot of Kulusevski in recent years and feels he would excel at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

He also reckons the £27million-rated star would make Conte's side even more threatening to opponents' backlines.

Clancy told GIVEMESPORT: "He's a