Tottenham prioritise Everton forward Richarlison as their top transfer target after failed attempts to sign defenders Alessandro Bastoni and Josko Gvardiol… with boss Antonio Conte continuing to rebuild his squad
- Tottenham attempted to sign defenders Alessandro Bastoni and Josko Gvardiol
- Spurs will prioritise a new forward with Everton’s Richarlison as the main target
- They are also targeting right wing-back in Djed Spence from Middlesbrough
- Spurs have signed Ivan Perisic, Yves Bissouma and Fraser Forster this summer
Tottenham will turn their immediate focus to improving Antonio Conte’s attacking options after their attempts to sign defenders Alessandro Bastoni and Josko Gvardiol proved difficult.
Conte was keen to sign a young, strong and quick centre-halve to compete with Ben Davies on the left of his back-three.
Italy defender Bastoni has made it clear he wants to stay at Inter Milan, however, and Spurs accept any move for Gvardiol is unlikely after the Croatia international agreed a new deal with Leipzig.
Tottenham will turn their immediate focus to improving Antonio Conte’s attacking options
Spurs attempts to sign Alessandro Bastoni (left) and Josko Gvardiol (right) proved difficult
There is no interest in Gleison Bremer of Torino. Spurs boss Conte and his managing director of football Fabio Paratici will instead prioritise a new forward, with Everton’s Richarlison shaping up as the prime target.
They view Richarlison as a player to operate wide in the forward line and capable of deputising for Harry Kane in a central position when required.
Everton are prepared to listen to offers for the Brazil striker, who has two years left on his contract at Goodison Park, although they will try to resist interest from several clubs including Tottenham in England Under-21 international winger Anthony Gordon.
Spurs view Richarlison as a player to operate wide in the forward line and back-up Harry Kane
Gretar Steinsson, Everton’s former head of recruitment and development, is set to join Tottenham’s recruitment team.
Spurs remain in the market for right wing-back Djed Spence from Middlesbrough, conscious of the need to improve their quota of home-grown players.
They have signed midfielder Yves Bissouma…