Antonio Conte has told Daniel Levy that Tottenham must spend ‘a lot of money’ if they are to follow the successful model at Liverpool and begin to challenge regularly for trophies – and also revealed he has a ‘very big’ shopping list.
Conte, who was hired in November in the hope of inspiring Spurs to a top-four finish, has refused to confirm whether he will still be at the club next season – and a key factor behind his decision is likely to be whether he is backed or not.
In his press conference today, the Italian pointed to Jurgen Klopp’s ability to transform his side into a powerhouse after being handed a war chest to splash over a number of years, and insisted that money is the only way to guarantee success.
Antonio Conte has told Tottenham that they must spend the cash to guarantee success
Conte pointed to the example at Liverpool, where Jurgen Klopp was backed to win trophies
Since taking charge, Klopp has led the Reds to the brink of an unprecedented quadruple this season, with an array of superstar signings such as Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker helping them to challenge Manchester City.
Conte’s outfit next face Liverpool tomorrow night, and he has said he would relish being backed in a similar fashion in north London.
Questioned over if there were comparisons between the Merseyside giants when Klopp was hired in 2015 and present-day Spurs, Conte said: ‘I don’t know but if I was sure that type of situation could happen [here], I’d sign [a new contract]!’
Klopp has transformed his side at Anfield since taking charge, with the quadruple in his sights
‘But the time for Liverpool was easier than now,’ he added.
‘When Liverpool started this work with Jurgen, they were a top team but not in a way they are now – consolidated with an important manager, always the same team, big investment, big money spent in the transfer market.
‘They had the right space to improve and reach this level. Now, in my opinion, it is more difficult…