Spurs confident chase for new boss nearly over after positive Antonio Conte talks

After Spurs finished the season under the inexperienced interim boss Ryan Mason, the club have been under intense pressure from supporters to deliver an exciting replacement.

Antonio Conte: In line to take over at Spurs

Tottenham are closing in on the appointment of Antonio Conte, with talks having progressed quickly, and there is a confidence at the club that their long search for a manager is almost over.

Daniel Levy, the Spurs chairman, sacked José Mourinho on 19 April – the team finished the season under the inexperienced interim Ryan Mason – and he has been under intense pressure from supporters to deliver an exciting replacement.