Antonio Conte is reportedly in talks with Spurs over their vacant managerial job...
What's the word?
That's according to Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, who delivered a fresh update on Twitter.
He wrote:
"Tottenham have contacted Antonio Conte as candidate for Spurs job - not done but talks ongoing about potential project, contract and salary. Conte is one of the options in #THFC list."
It comes just a day after the Guardian and Sky Sports journalist appeared on Chris Cowlin's YouTube channel, where he discussed the prospects of the former Chelsea boss being appointed in North London.
"He could be an opportunity for Tottenham if something happens in the next few days. He's available on the market. He's ready to train immediately after his separation from Inter [Milan]," said Romano.
"In my personal opinion, he would be perfect for what Spurs want. He has a habit of winning, he's a serial winner. He's fantastic wherever he goes.
"But he always wants, what I would call, an important participation from the club. You need to invest, you need to sign players that he wants. You need to go 100% together with this."
Statement of intent
This would certainly be a massive statement of intent from Spurs as Conte has a proven track record of success in England, so much so that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola claimed he was a "tactical master."
Indeed, the 51-year-old Italian arrived at Chelsea with the club in a mess following their lowest finish since 1996 and in the very next season, he clinched the Premier League title before going onto win the FA Cup a year later.
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It's quite remarkable that Conte has left Serie A champions Inter Milan just weeks after securing their first title in 11 years but one team's loss is another's gain, and Levy should be drooling over the prospect of adding a coach of his calibre to his club.
As Romano claims, if the Lilywhites chairman was to appoint the former Juventus boss, then it would surely suggest that he's prepared to back him in the transfer market, only further suggesting that the North London strugglers mean business this year.
On the above evidence, Spurs and Conte will only come together if the 51-year-old can spend and boy will he need to invest wisely as this current squad is in dire need of an overhaul.
There is also the matter of Harry Kane's future to work out after he expressed his desire to leave the club this summer, so perhaps the funds will be there after all.
It's not every day that a nine-time major trophy winner is on the market. Levy must push ahead with plans to hire Conte, he seems perfect for the club.
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