"The feeling is": Transfer insider drops big update on Tottenham's centre-back hunt

Transfer insider Dean Jones doesn't expect Tottenham to sign a centre-back this month unless something "remarkable" happens in the final days of the window.

Antonio Conte has steadied the ship defensively since his arrival, with his side conceding just eight times in his 11 Premier League games in the dugout.

And with Tottenham needing to strengthen elsewhere in their squad, Jones doesn't think that the Italian will bring in a central defender.

Conte currently has six at his disposal. His preferred back-three when everyone is fit it Eric Dier, Cristian Romero, and Ben Davies, with Davinson Sanchez, Joe Rodon and Japhet Tanganga all in reserve.

But the latter two have been linked with loan exits, meaning Spurs could be forced to sign a replacement, especially with just under half of the Premier League campaign remaining, while they're still in the FA Cup.

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Tottenham are in the running with Newcastle to sign Diego Carlos from Sevilla, but Jones said that Conte will wait until the summer before signing a centre-back.

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He told GIVEMESPORT: "They don't feel they can get the target they want this window in terms of a centre-back, so the feeling is still it's very unlikely Tottenham sign a centre-back in this window, especially a high-profile centre-back.

"I think that position will be put on hold, unless in the last few days something remarkable lands at their feet."

Bringing in a top centre-back wouldn't go amiss in North London, but it's clear to see they need to sign in other areas.

For starters, Tottenham are facing the prospect of moving on three