Antonio Conte has drafted in three big recruits this summer but it appears the Italian is keen to continue his splurge by signing an 'unsettled' Spurs star.
Chelsea have snapped up Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid for a massive £65 million while also spending big dough on AS Monaco's Tiémoué Bakayoko, and AS Roma's Antonio Rudiger
Rudiger helps up a dejected David Luiz after the home defeat to Burnley. Image: PA
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Despite shelling out £34 million on a defender, Conte is eyeing up more defensive reinforcement ahead of the transfer window deadline.
The Italian manager secured the services of the German defender with his sights reportedly now on Toby Alderweireld, according to The Sunday Times.
Alderweireld has been subject to intense transfer speculation as he wants in on the big money just like his fellow teammates. Both Harry Kane and Hugo Lloris received huge contracts, with the Belgium international seeking pay parity.
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He's believed to be on a £50,000-a-week contract with Kane and Lloris reportedly on a significantly better wage packet. They have since been handed a £100,000-a-week deal.
Alderweireld celebrates a Spurs victory at the Lane. Image: PA
The 28-year-old attracted interest from Chelsea before he ultimately signed for Spurs in 2015. After a successful loan spell with Southampton, Spurs came knocking snapping him up on a five-year contract.
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Spurs recently agreed terms with Ajax to complete their first signing of the summer in Ajax's promising defender Davinson Sanchez, while also close to securing a deal with Paris Saint-Germain for Serge Aurier.
Alderweireld in action against Chelsea in the Premier League. Image: PA
Chelsea continue to be linked with Southampton's Virgil van Dijk, but it appears the club have now set their cross-hairs on Alderweireld.
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But after losing Kyle Walker to Manchester City for £50 million, Spurs will likely turn down their advances with the player an integral part of Mauricio Pochettino's set up.
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