Richarlison and Cristian Romero made it clear that they would consider quitting Tottenham if Antonio Conte was not removed from his position as head coach, it has been claimed.
After weeks of speculation, Spurs confirmed last weekend that Conte had agreed to leave the club by mutual consent following his remarkable post-match tirade after the Londoners' 3-3 draw with Southampton earlier this month.
And although the Italian's rant, which included a swipe at the club's rotten mentality and "selfish players", was one of his final acts, there had already been hints that friction had been building between Conte and his squad; making it inevitable that the club would not seek to extend his contract, which was due to expire in the summer.
