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ANTONIO CONTE is the main choice to become the new Tottenham manager – but there is still work to be done to convince him it is the right job for him to take.Spurs made contact with the former Chelsea boss on Sunday to see if he would now be interested in the position having rejected their advances last summer.
Former Inter Milan and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte could succeed Nuno Espirito Santo in North LondonCredit: Reuters
The 52-year-old is understood to have indicated he would be keen on making the move to North London, but though negotiations have gone well so far there are still assurances he wants before fully committing himself.
Tottenham’s quest for a replacement is being led by football director Fabio Paritici, who worked closely with Conte during his successful time in charge of Juventus.
Paritici has worked hard to sell the vision of the club to the Italian, and their good working relationship from the past has counted for a lot to sell Spurs to the boss.
There had been some early thoughts over a short 18-month deal through to the end of next season.
Although it is thought that Sky Italy pundit Conte, who has told the broadcasters he wishes to intend to return to coaching, is now looking for something more long term.
But given his stock as a winner is so high after success at Inter Milan last season, he also needs to know he will be backed to make the changes to the squad he feels are needed to rejuvenate the club.

That would require a commitment from chairman Daniel Levy to back the manager in his transfer plans, working alongside Paritici.
And it would also see Levy having to take more of a back seat in terms of the running of the football side of things, with Conte a manager who likes to have total control and makes big demands on a club.
That is one of the reasons why Manchester United have held back from trying to tempt him to Old Trafford with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s own job under threat.
With nothing but total support from within the United board, Conte is aware that job may not come his way which is why the move from Spurs could suit all parties.
Talks have gone along at a good pace with the London club growing increasingly confident they can get the deal over the line this time having failed in the summer.
But there are still some hurdles to overcome before any offer is ratified.

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TOTTENHAM issued a statement with just 92 words to announce the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo after four months in charge.SunSport revealed on Sunday how the 47-year-old was in danger of losing his job following the humiliating 3-0 defeat against Manchester United.
Nuno Espirito Santo has been sacked by Tottenham after losing five out of his opening ten Premier League gamesCredit: Reuters
The embarrassing loss against the Red Devils was Spurs’ fifth Premier League defeat of the season in just ten matches.
And with the North London outfit sitting eighth in the table and five points off fourth-placed West Ham, Spurs have relieved Santo and his coaching staff of their duties.
In a brief statement, Tottenham hailed the ex-Wolves manager as a ‘true gentleman’.
It read: “The club can today announce that Nuno Espírito Santo and his coaching staff Ian Cathro, Rui Barbosa and Antonio Dias have been relieved of their duties.”
Fabio Paratici, Managing Director, Football, said: “I know how much Nuno and his coaching staff wanted to succeed and I regret that we have had to take this decision.
“Nuno is a true gentleman and will always be welcome here. We should like to thank him and his coaching staff and wish them well for the future.”

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The statement concluded by saying: “A further coaching update will follow in due course.”
Antonio Conte is the favourite to succeed Santo at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, despite rejecting the club in the summer.
And there have even been claims that Spurs are keen to re-hire Mauricio Pochettino, though it remains to be seen if the Argentine would be willing to depart Paris Saint-Germain.
Santo started off his Tottenham career in the best way possible – winning his opening three matches to leave the club top of the table heading into the September international break.
He was named as the Premier League’s Manager of the Month for August, before Spurs lost their next three fixtures against Crystal Palace, Chelsea and Arsenal.
Following the defeat to United, Santo admitted that his side weren’t progressing how he would have liked.
He told Sky Sports: “We are not on the right track and understand the criticism – it’s part of football.
“When the team doesn’t perform the fans show they are not happy.

“It’s up to us to take it, tell them we are trying our best.
“We have to keep on trying and in a humble way tell them to support us.”
It was to be his last game in charge, with Nuno sacked after 17 matches, while being outlasted in the job by flop boss Jacques Santini in 2004.
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TOTTENHAM striker Harry Kane is reportedly open to penning a new deal in North London – but only if the contract includes a buyout clause.The 28-year-old reluctantly agreed to remain at Spurs this summer after Manchester City failed to meet his £150million asking price.
Harry Kane is yet to score in the Premier League this season from his three appearancesCredit: Reuters
SunSport revealed last month how Nuno Espirito Santo’s side were preparing to offer the England skipper a £100,000-a-week pay rise.
It is understood that the club fear Kane could try to force through a switch in January or at the end of the season.
According to Eurosport, the Citizens aren’t looking to bring the ex-Leyton Orient to the Etihad in 2022.
And this could see Kane commit his future to Tottenham, where he is already tied to until 2024.
However it has been said that Kane will only agree fresh terms if chairman Daniel Levy inserts a release clause in his contract – something he refuses to do.
But the three-time Premier League Golden Boot winner is hoping Levy makes an exception for him.

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The news outlet also stated how the two parties will discuss a new contract in the coming weeks and months in case an agreement can be found.
Kane is yet to contribute a goal or assist in the Premier League this season from his three outings.
In Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, the centre-forward failed to register a shot on goal or touch the ball in the opposition box for the first time in his top-flight career where he completed the full game.

Speaking after the clash at Selhurst Park, former Aston Villa star Gabriel Agbonlahor claimed that Kane looked disinterested during the match.
He told talkSPORT: “Harry Kane looked a bit fed up. I am a big believer of body language.
“I am looking at him. He looked very fed up. He probably thinks to himself, ‘I just wish that move had gone through’.”
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TOTTENHAM reportedly refused to meet Adama Traore’s £50million asking price after having a bid rejected by Wolves for the winger.Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo was keen for a reunion with the Spaniard in North London having worked with him for three years at Molineux.
Wolves winger Adama Traore was linked with a summer switch to TottenhamCredit: EPA
And it was claimed that the former Aston Villa forward was determined to make the move down south.
The ex-Barcelona ace, 25, is believed to have hired agent Jorge Mendes to try and push through a deal to Tottenham before the window slammed shut on Tuesday night.
But the transfer failed to materialise, with The Athletic insisting Spurs were unwilling to meet his £50m price tag.
They even state that the 2008 League Cup champions had a £30m bid turned down by the Midlands outfit on Monday.
Negotiations then hit a brick wall between the two clubs as both parties refused to budge on their valuation of Traore.
Wolves are in no rush to sell the the versatile player with Traore still having two years left to run on his contract.

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His end product has been questioned by pundits, with Traore never managing to score more than five league goals in a single season so far in his career.
From his four outings this campaign, Traore is yet to chip in with a goal or an assist.

Speaking prior to Wolves’ 1-0 defeat against Manchester United on Sunday, Graeme Souness said: “He is a near miss as a football player, he has you shaking your head at the chances he misses.
“Not a lot of goals, not a lot of return. He gets you excited but to play for a big team you’ve got to be better and I feel he’s found his level here.”

Roy Keane added: “I can see why teams are after him I can also see why they aren’t putting the money down.”
Meanwhile former Wolves striker Robbie Keane remarked: “I do like him, his pace will cause problems against defenders.
“He gets so many opportunities and doesn’t finish. For him to go next level he needs to assist and score more.”
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