Tottenham's attempts to convince Antonio Conte to pen a new long-term contract with the club before their Premier League campaign resumes next week look set to fail.
Conte, 53, has made a huge impact since he was appointed by Daniel Levy last November. The former Chelsea chief lifted the gloom following the disastrous reign of Nuno Espirito Santo and managed to secure Champions League qualification against the odds last term.
Spurs have maintained their momentum under the Italian and sat fourth in the top-flight standings prior to the World Cup break. However, there are growing concerns over Conte's long-term future: his current deal expires at the end of the season, and although Tottenham do have an option to extend it by a further year, fresh talks over a new deal have failed to produce an agreement.
