Tottenham backed to offer Antonio Conte favourite fresh terms as Serie A giants circle

Napoli boss Antonio Conte wants to sign Dejan Kulusevski, who has been Tottenham’s standout performer this season. The 24-year-old, who has netted 10 goals and supplied as many assists in 43 appearances, returned from a foot injury during Sunday’s 4-2 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Considering the Sweden international has been the Lilywhites’ best player this term in an otherwise dismal campaign, the club bosses would do everything within their powers to keep hold of him. And reputable Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham believes the North Londoners will need to sit down with Kulusevski and discuss a new contract before the season ends.

“He’s still got a decent contract,” John Wenham exclusively told Tottenham News.

“His current deal expires in 2028. Therefore, there isn’t a lot of pressure right now. However, Tottenham will need him to renew at some point over the next 12 months.

“They won’t want him entering the final two years of his contract, as that would put the pressure on. As a result, I’d imagine talks will take place next season, and hopefully, we make some dramatic improvements and Kulusevski sees a future at Tottenham and renews.”

Kulusevski’s contract at White Hart Lane does not expire until the summer of 2028, so there is no immediate worry for Tottenham. Earlier this week, Wenham felt the club could demand upwards of £70m for the Scandinavian attacking midfielder if Napoli pushes to sign him when the transfer window reopens in June.

Daniel Levy and his team certainly could try to discuss fresh terms with Kulusevski. At this moment, however, the club are not in a good situation to open contract talks with the Swede. Therefore, if we are to keep hold of him, Tottenham must make tangible progress next season and show that they are ready to challenge for titles in the coming years.