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Antonio Conte 'targeting Manchester United defender Eric Bailly as first Tottenham signing' as the Italian looks to prioritise defensive recruitments to turn Spurs into top-four contenders

Daily Mail | November 26, 2021

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Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is reportedly looking to make Eric Bailly his first signing since joining the club.

The Italian manager well and truly knows the task at hand at Spurs following their embarrassing 2-1 defeat to Slovenian minnows NS Mura - the lowest ranked side in the Europa Conference League.

Conte wants significant investment to ensure the side can qualify for next season's Champions League and upgrades in defence are seen as a priority.

Antonio Conte is reportedly interested in signing Eric Bailly during the January window
Conte wants defensive recruitments as he sets his sights on getting Tottenham back up the table

Now it has been reported on the Transfer Window Podcast, as per the Metro, that Ivory Coast centre-back Bailly could be a player Tottenham could look to target in the January transfer window.

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