Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte as head coach. Spurs moved quickly to agree a reported blockbuster £15million-per-year contract with the Italian after sacking Nuno Espirito Santo on Monday.

The north Londoners actually attempted to appoint Conte in the summer. Chairman Daniel Levy sacked Jose Mourinho in April and former midfielder Ryan Mason stepped in to oversee the first team for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. A chaotic recruitment process saw Spurs go close to appointing three different coaches on separate occasions, including Conte.

Talks are believed to have broken down with the two parties failing to agree terms. Conte wanted assurances over spending and Kane's future, with the striker widely understood to want out.

Spurs went on to speak to Paulo Fonseca and Gennaro Gattuso before eventually landing Nuno.