Tottenham's plans for next season are already well advanced - but plenty hinges on Thursday night's critical north London derby with Arsenal.
Spurs go into the game four points behind their bitter rivals in the chase for fourth place - but a win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and victory over relegation-threatened Burnley at home on Sunday could put Antonio Conte’s side in the box seat for Champions League football next season.
Rumours are still abounding that Conte could walk out if that prime target is not achieved. But Spurs believe that the former Chelsea coach will stay whatever happens, and he and Managing Director of Football Fabio Paratici have been working on plans for the next campaign - though, of course, qualifying for the Champions League would immediately upgrade the quality of player Spurs can attract.
