With Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Rodrigo Bentancur in impeccable form for Spurs so far this season and both Oliver Skipp and Yves Bissouma waiting in the wings for first-team opportunities, central midfield is perhaps the only position on the pitch Antonio Conte does not need to strengthen.
Injuries to Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison at the same time along with Son Heung-min's recent absence, has seen Spurs' lack of depth several exposed especially as Conte favours a system with three forwards. Harry Kane has played nearly every minute of Spurs' 21 competitive games so far this season with Conte not fully trusting Bryan Gil or Lucas Moura to deputise for any of those injured.
There have also been significant problems at the back with several defenders making mistakes that have led directly to goals, causing Spurs to have 21 Premier League goals conceded, the most of any team in the top eight.
