Tottenham news: Memphis Depay price revealed as Lucas Moura makes honest Antonio Conte admission

Your Monday morning digest of all the latest Tottenham Hotspur news on July 18.

Tottenham are keen on adding another forward to their squad this summer and are in talks with Barcelona over a move for Memphis Depay, Spanish publication Sport reports.

Barcelona reportedly want €20 million (£17 million) for the Netherlands international, while Spurs do not want to pay more than €17m million (£14.47 million).

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The Lilywhites are reportedly negotiating over a fee for the former Manchester United player, although it remains to be seen if an agreement can be reached.

Davinson Sanchez is welcoming the extra competition Clement Lenglet will bring to Tottenham Hotspur's defence.

"As a player you need that as well, competing, challenging with my team-mates always increases the healthy competition in the squad," he said. "The squad level is going to increase for sure.

"We’re looking for that, not only in my position, but we have at least two players for each position which is good. We are expecting to have a big season. We expect to challenge for as many objectives we have for this long, long season. We’re going to try to deliver the job, we’re going to try to create that atmosphere and spirit that we ended last season with."

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Lucas Moura has revealed what Antonio Conte has told him ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Conte used Lucas as a right wing-back in Tottenham's pre-season friendly against Sevilla on Saturday out in Korea and praised the Brazilian's performance. Lucas was asked what the Italian has called for from him this season.

"He was very clear in every conversation. He said I am important for him. It’s good to know.