Tottenham are understood to have had a bid rejected by Juventus for midfielder Weston McKennie.
Spurs are in the market for a combative central midfielder and the American fits the bill for Antonio Conte.
According to Calciomercato, Spurs and Juventus have been in contact over a potential deal for a number of weeks and the London club's offer fell short of the £25million asking price.
The 23-year-old is not a player Massimiliano Allegri is keen to lose but the manager is thought to understand if he departs for the right price.