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Tottenham news: Huge £83m double transfer swoop eyed as Nice friendly absences explained

Here is your Tottenham morning digest on Thursday, December 22.

£83m double swoop

Tottenham are eyeing a potential double swoop for an Inter Milan duo that could cost up to £83million in January. That's according to Italian outlet InterLive, which claims that Giorgio Scalvini is of interest in the upcoming transfer window, with the young defender impressing.

It isn't just him on their radar though as Spurs appear to have revived interest in Alessandro Bastoni, having missed out on a move for him in the summer.

READ MORE: Antonio Conte given fresh Tottenham transfer hope on Stefan de Vrij amid Inter contract stance

Absences explained

Djed Spence and Oliver Skipp were not part of the Tottenham squad for Wednesday evening's friendly match against Nice at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Antonio Conte named a strong team to face the French side, with the clash ending in a stalemate with a goal each.

Read why the duo missed the clash here, and find the full player ratings here.

Homegrown quota in January

Tottenham fans will have their fingers crossed that Fabio Paratici springs into action in a few days' time with the January transfer window opening for business. However, there remains questions over whether the side are close to the quota for homegrown players before signing others.

Read the full story here.

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