Antonio Conte’s next Spurs transfer moves as defender who ‘must be bought’ eyed

Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte could welcome four more signings to the club this summer, with Dynamo Kyiv defender Ilya Zabarnyi said to be one of his targets

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Antonio Conte is plotting his next transfer moves after Tottenham Hotspur secured the signing of Brighton & Hove Albion’s Yves Bissouma.

The Mali international became Conte’s third signing of the summer following the arrivals of Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster. Up to four players could be next through the entrance doors as Conte plans a big summer of arrivals to transform his side into title contenders.

It comes as Dynamo Kyiv defender Ilya Zabarnyi is reportedly being targeted by the north London outfit. And Manchester United reportedly made a late call about Bissouma in the hours before he sealed his move to Spurs.

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Conte’s next transfer moves

Antonio Conte is planning to make at least three more signings after revealing he wanted a minimum of six new players this summer.

Spurs could even welcome a fourth as the club set about building a team for Conte that is capable of challenging for silverware. A left-sided centre-back is believed to be Conte’s first area of priority while a new right-back is also wanted in defence.

Conte also wants a creative midfielder, with Christian Eriksen linked with a return to his former side, and the club could also add a new striker with Everton’s Richarlison being linked with a huge £60million switch.

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Zabarnyi eyed

Tottenham are reportedly eying a move for Dynamo Kyiv defender Ilya Zabarnyi.

According to football.london, Spurs have been “watching the Ukrainian closely, with a view for a potential move this summer”. It is reported that Zabarnyi is right-footed but can play on either side of the back three.

It comes after Ukraine legend Yozhef Sabo said the youngster “must be bought” as he sung the praises of the 19-year-old defender. Zabarnyi made 19 Premier Liga appearances before the termination of the Ukrainian league following the invasion by Russia and could now be set to move this summer.

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United’s Bissouma call

Manchester United reportedly put in a late call to Brighton ahead of Yves Bissouma sealing his £25million move to Spurs.

United have well-documented issues in midfield and it appears they had also viewed Bissouma as a potential option this summer. But reports state they didn’t view the Mali international as a ‘serious candidate’ for a transfer and Bissouma sealed his move to Spurs instead.

And Spurs could be set to beat United to another midfield target, with Christian Eriksen linked with a return to the club.

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