The January transfer window is a couple of weeks away. For Tottenham Hotspur supports, it’s the opportunity for the north London-based club to improve their squad under new manager Antonio Conte.
Conte is a manager that demands the clubs he works for commit financially; he’s done it at Juventus, Chelsea, and Inter Milan, which is why some believe Tottenham could do some splurging.
However, when asked about the transfer window, the Italian tactician stated that he remains in the evaluation mode rather than thinking about what players he wants to bring in during January.
“Honestly, when I decided to become Tottenham manager, I didn’t speak about this aspect,” Conte said at a press conference, where Mirror relaid his words. “When you take a job, you have to make your evaluations, and you have to feel your sensations.”
“And honestly, I felt Tottenham was the right club to work and to bring my ideas and philosophy of football. For this reason, I accepted the job. If I’m here, it’s because I want to build something important with the club.”
Tottenham has been linked to various players; meanwhile, players on the Spurs squad have also seen their name in possible deals leading to a departure. Nonetheless, going back to Conte’s comments, it seems he wants to temper down expectations.
Perhaps that Italian tactician would like a more extended look at some players and plan everything over the summer to have more time to execute deals.