Tottenham fans have had a welcome break from being concerned about their beloved Spurs during the World Cup, but an update on Antonio Conte has now changed that.
Almost immediately after Sunday’s thrilling World Cup final between Argentina and France, rumours emerged of problems in negotiations between Daniel Levy and the Italian, with his contract expiring at the end of the season.
Now, Jack Pitt-Brook of The Athletic, a very reliable journalist when it comes to Spurs, has made a worrying claim.
What’s the story?
Well, before the start of the World Cup, it was said that Conte wanted assurances that huge investment would be made on new signings in order to bridge the gap on Manchester City – according to the Telegraph.
However, Pitt-Brooke has now claimed that Levy will not “throw money around” in the transfer market, which is likely to frustrate the 53-year-old as he feels he is only a few players away from having the side he desires.
Conte is not widely regarded as a bluffer, so this should seriously worry Tottenham fans.
The Italian tactician walked out on Inter Milan just weeks after winning the Serie A title, as those in the boardroom revealed plans to sell his best players in order to cut costs following the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the Independent, Conte also suddenly left Juventus in 2014 after his bosses decided to sell Arturo Vidal.
Clearly, Conte does not appreciate being messed around, and if Levy really isn’t going to provide him with significant transfer funds in 2023, the 60-year-old should already start to look for a replacement.
Levy risks fury if Conte walks away from Tottenham
Levy is already far from a popular presence in N17.
There were protests aimed at his ownership back in January, with #LevyOut and #ENICOut trending on Twitter, not for the first time.
Tottenham have won just a single trophy – the League Cup in 2008 – since Levy took over from Alan Sugar in February 2001, which simply isn’t good enough for a club of their stature.
Of course, he deserves some credit for implementing some of the best footballing facilities in Europe, such as the development of Hotspur Way and the new state-of-the-art stadium.
However, supporters want success on the pitch above all else, and if Levy’s stubborn approach sees a serial winner in Conte depart, protests will surely resume.
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