Since Conte's appointment on 2 November, Spurs have won six, drawn 3 and lost 10 games under the former Inter coach. Spurs are currently 7th in the game, but they are two games less than fourth-placed Arsenal, and if they can win two consecutive games in the next game, they will enter the Champions League zone with 36 points to surpass the 35-point Gunners. In order for Spurs to be able to continue their efforts in the second half, the team has planned to strengthen the squad in January.
The player Conte most desires is Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale. The Welsh striker returned to Tottenham on loan last season, scoring 11 goals and assisting three times in 21 Premier League games with a gap of 79 minutes. To this end, Spurs hope to rent bale back again in this winter window and achieve visa exemption next summer. Bale has scored 1 goal in only 3 appearances for Real Madrid this season, and the attendance rate has reached a new low, Real Madrid has long hoped to clean up the Welshman, and if the final transfer is formed, the North London team will bear 50% of Bale's salary with Real Madrid.
In addition to Bale, Conte also wants Juventus winger Kulusevsky. The 21-year-old Swedish winger has scored 1 goal and assisted three times in 21 appearances in various competitions this season, and the Bianconeri has priced him for 30 million euros. To this end, Spurs are willing to add Lo Celso or Ndombele to the transaction to offset the transfer fee.
In addition to the forward line, the midfield is also where Conte needs to transform. The Italian boss has a soft spot for Inter midfielder Vidal, and it was Conte's persistence that allowed Vidal to join as early as his time at Inter. Chilean midfielders have scored 2 goals and assisted 3 times in 17 appearances this season, but considering his 34-year-old age, even if the contract is only half a year left, it will be difficult for Spurs to let The Head of Kong continue to the front with him.
In addition to Vidal, AC Milan midfielder Casey is a more realistic target. The Ivorian international, whose contract expires next summer, has repeatedly turned down a contract extension offered by Milan. The budget-conscious Levy was naturally very interested in The Free Casey, and had already offered him a 5-year contract for him, just for his nod, and Conte also considered Casey to be his ideal central defender.