Gary Neville says it is a “fantasy” to counsel Tottenham have not backed Antonio Conte within the switch market and believes they’re “on observe” this season.
Monday evening’s Premier League win over Fulham at Craven Cottage noticed Spurs transfer to inside three factors of the highest 4 however query marks nonetheless stay over the way forward for their head coach, whose present contract expires in the summertime.
Conte signed an 18-month deal in November 2021 however is but to comply with a brand new one and there’s a feeling he’ll go away on the finish of June.
Tottenham have gained simply two of their six league video games for the reason that Premier League restarted after the World Cup break however are nonetheless simply three factors off the highest 4. They additionally stay within the Champions League and FA Cup.
The membership have spent in extra of £200m below Conte thus far and talking on Monday Night Football, Neville stated he doesn’t perceive the “darkish clouds” hanging over them.
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“I feel Tottenham are very fortunate to have Antonio Conte,” the Sky Sports pundit stated. “He obtained them into the Champions League final season, he is completed the job they needed, they usually’re just a few factors off the Champions League locations now.
“From Conte’s viewpoint, what job is he going to get presently that’s higher than Tottenham Hotspur? They’re within the Champions League they usually’ve obtained probably the most unbelievable stadium in European soccer.
“He’s signed Yves Bissouma, he is signed Dejan Kulusevski, he is signed Richarlison, he is signed Rodrigo Bentancur, he is signed Cristian Romero. I’ve most likely missed somebody out however he is spent £190m price of signings in two home windows and that does not embrace Kulusevski who’s nonetheless on mortgage technically.
“The concept that Spurs have not supported him is flawed. It’s a fantasy. I feel each of them ought to shake palms, signal a two or three-year deal and get themselves proper, as a result of it feels in some methods they’re wandering down the street aimlessly as if they are not mates.
“Why would they not be mates? Conte’s obtained Tottenham into the Champions League, he is additionally been again and given £200m to get the gamers he desires, I’m undecided why these darkish clouds are showing over Spurs. It’s going rather well at Tottenham, I’d say they’re on observe for the place I assumed they’d be.”
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Conte: Tottenham should be dreamers
Harry Kane scored Tottenham’s successful purpose at Fulham to maneuver degree with Jimmy Greaves because the membership’s all-time main scorer and talking after the match, Conte stated he hopes he has a possibility to win silverware with the England captain.
“For certain, I would really like him to win one thing essential with Tottenham as a result of he loves Tottenham in his coronary heart and it will be good if collectively we have been in a position to win one thing right here.
“It’s essential for him to have this document, however I feel it may very well be extra essential if we carry a trophy.
“I feel we now have to be dreamers. I stated that at this time needs to be a place to begin for us. Many occasions, particularly after the defeats, we are able to study far more than a win.”
Antonio Conte says Spurs’ win over Fulham is a place to begin to push for a top-four end and insists he’s pleased on the membership regardless of rumours he might go away on the finish of the season
Kane: We need to win each sport for Conte
Kane, who scored his 266th purpose in a Tottenham shirt, admitted it has been a tough interval for Conte and insisted the gamers are proper behind him.
“Being a part of a staff it isn’t simply the gamers on the pitch, it’s the supervisor and the employees, being there for one another,” he informed Sky Sports.
“We need to win each sport for him. He places a lot ardour and energy into each sport, each coaching session and we need to repay him with victories.
“Hopefully we are able to use this victory as a little bit of momentum, there are many video games arising and there may be nonetheless lots to play for.”
Speaking after equalling Jimmy Greaves’ Tottenham goalscoring document, Harry Kane described his landmark purpose
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