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Tottenham in serious doubts over landing Antonio Conte as talks with the Italian stall amid reservations about the club's ambitions, as Spurs still seek replacement for Jose Mourinho who was sacked in April

Tottenham are facing an anxious wait to discover whether Antonio Conte wants to become their new manager amid concerns from the Italian about the club’s ambition.

Talks between Spurs and the Italian are underway, but it is understood Conte is stalling with Tottenham officials now seriously doubting whether appointing the former Chelsea manager is possible.

Conte is 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.