It has now been claimed that Napoli are making advances towards a Tottenham Hotspur star, who has not played a single game this season.
As the January window draws closer, speculation has gone into hyperdrive, not just on potential incomings into Spurs but also on possible exits.
In terms of outgoings, Richarlison has been named as the most likely Tottenham player to leave, while several sources have also suggested that Yves Bissouma could finally head out the exit door.
However, an injured Spurs man, who has not kicked a single ball this season, is now also the subject of transfer interest from a Serie A club.
Antonio Conte is dreaming of signing Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski
According to a report in Area Napoli, Napoli are now going through a crisis in midfield and want to find a solution in the January window.
Several names are already on the Italian club’s wishlist, including that of Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski.
The report says that the Spurs star is considered a ‘dream’ signing for Antonio Conte, with the 25-year-old said to be a ‘favourite’ of the Italian coach.
In fact, it is asserted that Napoli’s director of football, Giovanni Manna and the former Tottenham head coach are currently working on a deal for the Swede.
Napoli’s fears over deal for Dejan Kulusevski
Area Napoli say the current Scudetto owners are worried that signing the former Juventus man would be an ‘impossible dream’ at this point.
Napoli have already tried without success to sign Kulusevski in the past, and there is a belief that the North London club would be reluctant to sell the player in January.
However, there is hope at the Diego Maradona Stadium that Spurs’ stance would change if they make a ‘substantial offer’ for the attacking midfielder.