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‘Conte can elevate this’: Some Tottenham fans love what £20m target did last night, amid reports

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Adama Traore of Wolverhampton Wanderers looks to control the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on January 03, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)
Photo by Jack Thomas – WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images

Tottenham fans have taken to Twitter to react after Adama Traore delivered the cross which led to Joao Moutinho’s goal against Manchester United.

What’s the story?

Well, the Tottenham target was instrumental in helping Wolves record their first Premier League win at Old Trafford last night.

After replacing Francesco Trincao in the 66th minute, Traore repaid Bruno Lage by having a decisive impact in the 82nd minute.

Traore burst past Luke Shaw before delivering a teasing cross into the box, which Moutinho slotted home after a poor clearance from Phil Jones.

According to The Telegraph, Spurs can sign the 8-cap Spain international for around £20m, but may face competition from West Ham.

One supporter said that Antonio Conte can “elevate” Traore’s dribbling and direct nature, whereas another fan simply said “get him in”.

It comes after Nuno Espirito Santo saw a Deadline Day bid rejected for the 25-year-old back in the summer, according to The Athletic.

Adama Traore would shine at Tottenham

Interestingly, Conte wanted Traore at Chelsea back when he was in charge of the Blues, according to the Evening Standard.

The Italian was keen to deploy the Spaniard in a right wing-back role, where we feel he’d thrive at Tottenham.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Adama Traore of Wolverhampton Wanderers in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on December 11, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images

Traore can be a bit brainless at times, and his decision making holds him back from becoming one of Europe’s best.

In terms of physical attributes, there probably isn’t a quicker player on the planet, nor a stronger one.

Therefore, with the right coaching at Hotspur Way, Conte could simplify Traore’s game to the point where he becomes a real force for Spurs.

Undoubtedly, there’s a fine player in there somewhere.

Badajoz, Spain - September 05: (BILD OUT) Adama Traore of Spain warms up during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Spain and Georgia at Estadio Nuevo Vivero on September 5, 2021 in Badajoz, Spain. (Photo by Berengui/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
Photo by Berengui/DeFodi Images via Getty Images

Nuno came close to unlocking Traore’s potential when he managed to get six goals and 12 assists out of the Wolves No.37 in the 2019/20 season.

If Nuno got that out of him, imagine what Conte could do with the ex-Barcelona speedster.

For now, let’s see what the Tottenham fans have been saying about Traore after Wolves beat Manchester United…