Report: Bayern join Arsenal and Tottenham in £33.75m race, Conte stance explained

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Italian newspaper Gazzetta report that Bayern Munich have joined Arsenal and Tottenham in the race to sign Juventus star Dejan Kulusevski. The story also details what Antonio Conte thinks of the Swedish attacker.

Kulusevski, 21, has been made available for transfer in the January window by Juventus. The Sweden international had a hand in 14 goals during his 47 appearances before the start of the 2021-22 campaign at Juve.

But his form has dipped slightly this time around, scoring just one goal games. Tottenham and Arsenal have been regularly linked, with Fabio Paratici keen on signing Kulusevski for a second time – after luring him to Juventus.

The latest report states that Bayern Munich are now keen – with a fee between £29.5million and £33.75million. It also states that Conte has given his ‘full esteem’ to the signing, green lighting a move from Spurs and Paratici.

Bayern join Kulusevki race: Tottenham is his best option

Yes, Bayern could end up getting rid of Kingsley Coman and Julian Nagelsmann does have faith in youth. But is he good enough to start for Bayern? Probably not – he has a better chance of doing so in North London.

Arsenal have Emile Smith-Rowe, Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka in the final third. All of which are loved by fans and impressing under Mikel Arteta. At Spurs, Lucas Mours is first choice – though inconsistent.

Tottenham need a long-term answer on the right flank. There is a chance for Kulusevski to make that place in Tottenham’s side his own. Under Conte, a move to Tottenham is his best move.