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Spurs face nervous wait over Antonio Conte as Italian deliberates over taking north London job amid reservations about the club's ambitions as Daniel Levy looks to FINALLY land a successor to Jose Mourinho

Tottenham are facing an anxious wait to discover whether Antonio Conte wants to become their new manager.

Talks between Spurs and the Italian are underway, but it is understood Conte has reservations about the club’s ambition.

Conte is now chairman Daniel Levy’s preferred candidate after missing out on Julian Nagelsmann and Brendan Rodgers.

Tottenham face a nervous wait over Antonio Conte's decision whether to join the club

Spurs have also explored the option of bringing Mauricio Pochettino back to the club but luring him from Paris Saint-Germain have proved complicated.

Talks will continue over the weekend but Spurs need to convince Conte of their long-term project.