Despite being impressed by the centre-back so far this season, a Spurs insider believes Conte wants to upgrade the position further next summer
The summer signing made his Spurs debut as a late substitute against Southampton last weekend but is now sidelined against Chelsea.
One signing in particular may last only a year, and Conte may have one eye on a brewing contract stand-off in Serie A.
Hugo Lloris has backed his fellow Frenchman Clement Lenglet to shine at Tottenham after moving on loan from Barcelona
Tottenham were looking at a Paris Saint-Germain defender before being put off him and going for Clement Lenglet, according to a report.
The 27-year-old arrives on loan in north London but despite reports to the contrary, there is no option to buy.
Clement Lenglet will play in the Premier League for the first time next season after joining Spurs on loan from Barcelona.
Tottenham have signed players at goalkeeper, left wing-back, central midfield and in the forward line. Once Lenglet signs, only one position remains.
With Lenglet in London for medical checks, Spurs appear to be on the brink of announcing the fifth signing of a highly-productive summer
The France international is closing in on a season-loan loan switch from Barcelona but could be joined by more new signings at Spurs.
Centre-back Lenglet is set to join Spurs on a season-long loan but he is not the only Nou Camp player on Antonio Conte's radar.
Tottenham's signing of Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet can shift a "disappointing" feeling at the club over a key transfer
The deal to bring Clement Lenglet on loan to Tottenham is one step from completion, with terms having been agreed, according to a reliable source
Under Villarreal chief Unai Emery, Pervis Estupinan established himself as one of the top left-backs in LaLiga last season.
Conte is reportedly closing in on his fourth signing of the summer with a risk-free deal to bring Lenglet from Barcelona seemingly on the brink
Spurs have asked the left-footed defender for an imminent answer, which would also suit his current employers.
Spurs look increasingly likely to win the race to sign Lenglet after reports in Spain revealed Barcelona's desperation to move the defender on
Subject of talks between Spurs and Barcelona for weeks, the defender could now hear from his prospective new boss.
Spurs are one of two clubs to have lodged an offer with Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet, claim reports in Spain.
Antonio Conte has made the signing of a left-sided central defender one of his top priorities in the summer window.
The Times states the Catalan giants have made the 26-year-old Frenchman available to both Premier League clubs on loan
The Barcelona defender has also been linked with a move to both Newcastle and North London rivals Arsenal
Man Utd have taken the next step as they attempt to lure Frenkie de Jong from Barca, while Arsenal and Newcastle are in a transfer battle
Lenglet is edging closer to a Barcelona exit as Xavi has no need for him at the Nou Camp, with Spurs ready and waiting to snap the defender up
With a clearout on the cards at Barca, new United boss Ten Hag has seemingly been granted a free pass to sign De Jong this summer
The Barcelona star could be Tottenham bound this summer but there are other Premier League clubs also showing an interest...
Links between one Spurs man and Barcelona are quickly intensifying, to the point where the Premier League outfit could benefit after all
Tottenham and Arsenal have both been mentioned as landing spots for a centre-half Barcelona could sell once a Chelsea deal is completed.
They wanted him in January, but could be in a much stronger negotiating position by the summer - not just because of their own status
Antonio Conte still wants to strengthen his back three with the addition of at least one new centre-back in the New Year.
Man Utd are ready to pounce as Bayern dither over a new deal for a top winger, while Tottenham are back in for a Barcelona centre-back.
The Red Devils are watching a situation closely as they hope for it to unfold in their favour - with a big star up for grabs
Newcastle have enquired on a player they are interested in amid takeover, who has fallen out of favour at his current club, Barcelona.
The two Premier League clubs have made approaches for the Barcelona man, while a rival bid has given them an indication of how much to spend
Benitez is hoping Everton's recent relationship with Barcelona bears fruit once more to the tune of a 'leader' for a key area of his squad.
The manager is using all his experience to identify weaknesses in the Toffees squad and is looking to plug a gap as soon as possible
Barcelona are closing in on sealing a €35million deal for a Manchester United summer target, reports claim
Barcelona will make Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet their first summer signing on July 1, according to report.
Barcelona have agreed personal terms with a €35m-rated Manchester United target, according to reports in Spain.
Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet has promised to make a final decision over his future by June 30.
Sevilla director of football Joaquin Caparros has discussed claims that Manchester United have moved for €35m star Clement Lenglet.
Manchester United have reportedly made a late bid to beat Barcelona to one of LaLiga's most in-demand defenders this summer.
Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement with Sevilla for the transfer of central defender Clement Lenglet.
Tottenham are ready to rival any Liverpool approach to sign Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet this summer, according to reports in Spain.
Manchester United and neighbours City are reportedly interested in signing a highly-rated Sevilla left-back.