Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the Ecuador international defender Piero Hincapie.
The 20-year-old center-back has made quite a name for himself with his performances in the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen.
According to a report from the Italian publication Tutto Mercato web, Antonio Conte has urged Daniel Levy to sign the 20-year-old defender, and an approach can be expected in January or at the end of the season. The report adds that Conte is a big fan of the young defender who impressed with Ecuador during the World Cup in Qatar.
It is no secret that Spurs will have to bring in a quality center back to partner Cristian Romero at the heart of their defence and Hincapie could prove to be a quality long-term addition.
The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the most promising young defensive talents in Europe and he has the potential to develop into a top-class player.
The likes of Davinson Sanchez, Clement Lenglet, and Eric Dier have all underwhelmed with their performances this season, and Conte will need to bring in a quality defender in the coming months.
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can agree on a deal with the German club now. Leverkusen rate the player highly and they could demand a premium for his services.
The opportunity to join the Premier League club could be an exciting prospect for the young defender and a world-class manager like Conte could help him develop further and fulfill his world-class potential.