Italian side Inter Milan are eyeing a potential move for Tottenham full-back Emerson Royal in the January transfer window, according to reports. It comes ahead of a potentially huge winter market for Spurs as they continue to back Antonio Conte's project at the club.
The 53-year-old was backed with seven signings in the summer after the manager guided his side to an unlikely Champions League finish after a difficult season. There was an emphasis on quantity though, as they required far more squad depth for the competitions ahead.
That could switch to a move for quality, as Conte asked for further backing: "The important teams, the title contenders… when you play every three days, you need to have a deep, a strong squad with great quality. We have only just started our process. We are trying to improve our situation step by step, but you need time and patience."
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With a third transfer window ahead of the Italian, Spurs will be hoping they can make that next step towards competing once again for a push in the second half of the season. One of the puzzles for Conte to solve in his side is at wing-back, where there have been concerns over the players on both flanks at his disposal.
Emerson Royal is one of those that has struggled since joining from Barcelona, though there is interest in his services as CalciomercatoWeb reports that Inter Milan are eyeing a deal. However, they add that while there is no replacement lined up for the Brazilian, Conte is not against an exit.
It remains to be seen if that stance would change if another player were to come in, though there is a huge transfer window ahead for that to switch.
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