Tottenham manager Antoni Conte reviews Southampton draw
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly expected to sack Antonio Conte in the coming days after prolonged talks over his contract termination. Issues with his current deal have led to a delayed exit, but he isn't likely to be in the dugout for the trip to Everton in eight days' time.
According to the Mirror, Conte sealed his dismissal by letting rip on the club and his players after last Saturday's 3-3 draw at Southampton.
Tottenham led 3-1 in the second half before collapsing late on as their grip on a top-four spot loosened under pressure from Liverpool and Newcastle United.
It prompted Conte to question the squad's commitment and even suggest some stars were 'selfish', which is said to have angered the dressing room.
And the report claims that his Lilywhites exit is set to be finalised in days once an agreement has been reached over the size of his pay-off.
Tottenham are set to sack Antonio Conte. (Image: Getty)
A stumbling block regarding Conte's contract is based on a clause that would trigger a one-year extension if Spurs finish in the top four.
However, they should be able to come to a settlement by paying the £3.5million left on the second year of the Italian head coach's deal.
The report adds that Conte would have left his post already if he hadn't taken a pre-planned holiday to his homeland during the international break.
Ryan Mason and Cristian Stellini have taken training in his absence this week, with Spurs' international players expected back from Monday.
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