Tottenham Hotspur would have no trouble convincing Kyle Walker-Peters to return to Hotspur Way, believes journalist Pete O'Rourke.
Antonio Conte is thought to be in the market for a new right wing-back, and O'Rourke doubts the Southampton defender would turn down a move back to north London if the Italian came calling.
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Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge told GiveMeSport in December that right wing-back is one area Spurs could look to address this month.
In terms of names, it remains to be seen if Tottenham will make a move for Walker-Peters, but The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke thinks he would be a realistic target for the club.
With the same outlet having also reported last summer that Tottenham can activate a £30m buy-back clause, the 25-year-old certainly seems affordable.
The Premier League outfit did bring Djed Spence to north London in the last transfer window, but he has barely had a kick this season under Conte.
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What has Pete O'Rourke said about Kyle Walker-Peters and Tottenham?
O'Rourke thinks the opportunity to return to Tottenham would be too hard for Walker-Peters to turn down.
Speaking to GMS, the journalist said: "Southampton look like they're in a real relegation dogfight now, so I think if Spurs did come calling for Kyle Walker-Peters, even though he's already left the club once, he would find it hard to turn down the opportunity to return to the club."
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Would Kyle Walker-Peters be a good signing for Tottenham?
Since leaving Tottenham for Southampton on an initial loan deal, Walker-Peters has proven himself in the Premier League.
Last season, he was easily one of the Saints' best players as they went on to finish 15th in the table.
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As per WhoScored, Walker-Peters made 1.8 tackles per game, which was one of the highest averages in his squad. The England international also completed two dribbles a match - none of his team-mates made more - so he could be ideal for that attacking right wing-back role at Tottenham.
"Kyle is an unbelievably smart footballer with a super football intelligence," former Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl told the Daily Echo last February.
"He plays left-back, right-back and now on the 10. In the sessions sometimes he plays six also, so he can play every position."
Ultimately, then, if Conte is looking for a new right wing-back, then he could do a lot worse than Walker-Peters, who could prove to be a bargain at £30m.
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