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Premier League side enter race for Tottenham's Japhet Tanganga amid AC Milan transfer links

Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga is attracting interest from the Premier League and rest of Europe this summer.

Tanganga made 11 Premier League appearances last season, before a knee injury ended his 2021/22 campaign in January, leading to surgery. The Lilywhites have only seen Cameron Carter-Vickers and Steven Bergwijn leave the club so far this summer, whilst bringing in four new signings.

Conte has a big task on his hands to reshape the squad to his liking ahead of a packed 2022/23 season in which the club will challenge in the Champions League once again. football.london understands Tanganga is fully fit and ready to work hard during a tough pre-season and prove his worth to the Italian ahead of Spurs' pre-season tour of South Korea, but is attracting interest from AC Milan and Premier League new boys Bournemouth.

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A report from The Athletic suggests that Scott Parker's side are in talks with Spurs over a potential move for the English defender. The Lilywhites could demand a fee in the region of £10million for the 23-year-old, but both a permanent and loan deal are being discussed between the two clubs.

Reports earlier this week suggested Serie A champions AC Milan were interested in bringing Tanganga to the San Siro on a season-long loan deal, which could suit the defender as he looks for regular game time after recovering from a knee injury. Tottenham and Conte's decision will definitely be influenced by how the 23-year-old gets on during pre-season, but is also likely to be impacted by the other signings Spurs make, as the transfer window goes on.

Spurs are poised to sign Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet on a season-long loan deal with the French defender expected to complete his medical 'in the next 24 hours'. Lenglet's arrival could see Tanganga drop further down the pecking order, with a loan deal offering the option of more first team football and experience.

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