After sacking Nuno Espirito Santo, Tottenham board are believed to be in advanced discussions to appoint Antonio Conte as their new head coach.

According to reports of The Guardian, Spurs officials are convinced to complete the deal with Conte this time after failing to hire him during the summer.

The Italian manager has been without a club since his departure from Inter Milan and would be more than tempted to accept Tottenham job.

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The aforementioned source added that Fabio Paratici who is Tottenham’s Football director made of Antonio Conte his top target to replace Nuno Espirito Santo.

According to Sky Sports‘ Gianluca Di Marzio, Conte is expected to arrive in London today in order to complete the last details and finalize the deal.

Talks are on final stages for the 52-year old gaffer to become new Tottenham manager.