Tottenham were strongly linked with a move for Inter Milanβs Alessandro Bastoni last summer.
The Italian was Antonio Conteβs number-one target as Spurs went after a new central defender.
However, the deal failed to materialise with the 23-year-old opting to stay at the San Siro.
Bastoni: βThere was some contactβ
Bologna, Italy, on June 04, 2022. Alessandro Bastoni of Italyduring Italy vs Germany, 1Β° day of Nations League group 3 2022-23, game at Renzo Dall'Ara stadium in Bologna, Italy, on June 04, 2022. Credit: Davide Casentini/AFLO/Alamy Live News 2JBEHMM Bologna, Italy, on June 04, 2022. Alessandro Bastoni of Italyduring Italy vs Germany, 1Β° day of Nations League group 3 2022-23, game at Renzo Dall’Ara stadium in Bologna, Italy, on June 04, 2022. Credit: Davide Casentini/AFLO/Alamy Live News
Bastoni made it clear that his desire was to remain with his boyhood club Inter Milan.
Conte was desperate to sign a player who he had much success with in the past.
The Italian coach gave a young Bastoni his chance at Inter and the defender went on to become a key part of their title-winning team.
Now, Bastoni has confirmed the rumours of the north London clubβs interest.
Bastoni told Calciomercato: βConte did he want me at Tottenham? There was some contact, but Iβm glad I stayed.β
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