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Tottenham’s potential 2022/23 starting XI featuring Ivan Perisic and four more signings
Tottenham Hotspur are primed to go big in the summer transfer window and Daniel Levy’s willingness to splash the cash has convinced Antonio Conte to stay in north London.
The former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager had made it abundantly clear that he would only remain in the Spurs dugout if his lofty ambitions were matched by the club’s hierarchy.
After sealing Champions League football for next season, Spurs recently a “capital increase of up to £150million” from majority capital shareholder ENIC.
That’s the statement of intent and backing Conte needed to extend his stay in the capital. With a £150m war chest at his disposal, the Italian has already met with Spurs football director Fabio Paratici in Turin to discuss transfer plans.
According to the , the Premier League and Serie A winner has been promised six new signings following the club’s return to Europe’s premier club competition.
Here TBR takes a look at Tottenham’s potential 2022/23 starting XI.
Tottenham’s potential 2022/23 starting XI
Hugo Lloris
Fraser Forster looks set to be signed as the World Cup winner’s back-up with loanee Pierluigi Gollini set to return to Atalanta.
The former Southampton keeper, who will join on a free transfer with his contract at St Mary’s expiring at the end of next month, will provide decent competition for Tottenham’s captain, but Lloris will remain Conte’s number one.
Cristian Romero
Spurs are going to make the Argentine’s move permanent and he has already become one of the best defenders in the Premier League, following his maiden campaign in England.
The dominant and aggressive Argentinian was named Serie A’s best defender after his loan spell with Atalanta and he’s carried that form over to English football. Jamie Carragher even suggested that he has been the signing of the season.
Josko Gvardiol
Tottenham are considering a move for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol, but the Bundesliga giants could ask for more than for the Croatian, which would be a club-record signing for Spurs.
The 20-year-old left footer, who could form part of Tottenham’s potential 2022/23 starting XI, has only been at the Red Bull Arena for one season following his arrival from Dinamo Zagreb, but he’s already established himself as one of the most sought after centre-backs across Europe.
Signing both Gvardiol and Bastoni would bolster Conte’s backline and while it would use up a large chunk of the £150m transfer kitty, there are likely to be several outgoings this summer which would help bring funds in.
Alessandro Bastoni
Conte and his compatriot won the Scudetto together last season and while there are reports of Bastoni being reluctant to leave the Serie A giants, the Nerazzurri are close to agreeing a deal for Torino defender Gleison Bremer.
Bremer’s arrival could see Bastoni being offloaded due to Inter needing to balance the books. The Torino defender’s signing could see the £50m-valued 23-year-old reconsider a reported to Spurs.
Djed Spence
Despite the Middlesbrough loanee securing promotion to the Premier League with Nottingham Forest, Spence features high on Tottenham’s list of potential signings, according to .
The England Under-21 international, who could be a massive asset at right wing-back in Conte’s system, has been watched in person by Paratici.
However, Forest’s return to the big time could make things difficult, but Conte and Paratici will fancy their chances of landing the youngster.
Rodrigo Bentancur
The Uruguayan has been a massive success since signing from Juventus for on the last day of the January transfer window, and his importance and influence in the Tottenham side has grown with every passing week.
The 24-year-old is only likely to get better next season after having a full pre-season with Conte under his belt.
Yves Bissouma
The Malian international’s contract with Brighton & Hove Albion expires next summer and report that a fee in the region of could be enough to sign Bissouma this summer.
report that Tottenham have maintained contact with the Seagulls since the turn of the year in regards to the former Lille man’s situation.
Bissouma would add quality, steel and energy to Conte’s midfield and his contract situation should help the two clubs come to an agreement.
TBR are including the 25-year-old in Tottenham’s potential 2022/23 starting XI.
Ivan Perisic
The versatile Croatian is set to join Tottenham on a two-year deal after opting to link up with Conte once again despite Inter’s desire to keep him.
Fabrizio Romano has said it’s just a before Perisic is announced as a Tottenham player and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the 33-year-old play in the left wing-back role, as he did to great effect at the San Siro, under Conte.
Perisic, who has won the Champions League, league titles and reached a World Cup final, could prove to be a great mentor for Ryan Sessegnon.
Dejan Kulusevski
Like Romero, Kulusevski is also set to sign permanently and the Swedish international has been a revelation since arriving in January.
The 22-year-old has struck up a devastating partnership and understanding with Heung-Min Son and Harry Kane, which will only likely enhance next season.
From 18 Premier League appearances, Kulusevski scored five goals and laid on eight assists.
Heung-Min Son
The Premier League golden boot winner is in the form of his life and looks to have taken his game to a whole new level under the stewardship of Conte.
At the age of 29, the South Korean legend is in his prime years and is rapidly becoming one of the best players in the Premier League, and he’ll be hoping to shine upon his return to the Champions League.
Harry Kane
There was only ever going to be one man putting the finishing touches to Tottenham’s potential 2022/23 starting XI and that’s Kane.
A year on from a summer of uncertainty, Conte’s commitment to Spurs means that Kane will be happy to continue his career at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and hopefully win a trophy under the Italian.
With Levy showing ambition and backing for Conte, Kane will be delighted with how things are developing with his beloved Spurs.