Antonio Conte would like to recreate a key partnership from his title-winning Inter Milan within his new-look Tottenham team for the coming campaign.
On Conte's instructions, Spurs have already signed Ivan Perisic before the summer transfer window opens, with the 33-year-old arriving at Hotspur Way last week. The Croatian international, who has won the Champions League, two Bundesliga titles, Serie A as well as domestic cups with four different clubs, is set to compete with 21-year-old Ryan Sessegnon down the left-hand side to give Conte a blend of experience and youth on that flank. Both players can also play further up the pitch if required.
With Perisic's signature secured, Conte and Spurs' managing director of football Fabio Paratici want to bring another Inter player to north London in the shape of 23-year-old Italy international Alessandro Bastoni. The young centre-back is happy in Milan but Tottenham are hoping that Inter's need to sell to finance their summer transfer plans could end up pushing him towards a move once he returns from international duty.
