Tottenham Hotspur has had one of the more impressive transfer windows thus far this summer. The north London club is investing in improving the squad that’s up to the standards of manager Antonio Conte.
During a segment on talkSPORT, Sam Matterface applauds Spurs chairman Daniel Levy for giving the Italian tactician what he wants during this window after it seemed there was a possibility that the club wouldn’t back him.
Over the last few weeks, Tottenham has added the likes of Richarlison and Yves Bissouma. Furthermore, they aren’t done with their business, as they still need to address their right wing-back and central defence position (although Clément Lenglet is reportedly on his way).
“Antonio Conte has been backed by Daniel Levy. I think he had to do that, really, if you bring in Antonio Conte to give him what he wants; otherwise, no point in hiring in the first place,” Matterface said.
“And there was a moment where we thought they might not give him what he wanted when he was threatening to walk out after that game against Burnley, but ultimately seems to have secured the talents of Richarlison. Looks like they’re going to get Djed Spence as well to strengthen their defence. They strengthened their midfield; they’ve strengthened their attack.”
Furthermore, Matterface puts Spurs in a better position than Chelsea to challenge the top two clubs in, Liverpool and Manchester City, for the Premier League title next season.
“I think they’ll give it a good go next year, and they’re probably, but at the moment, they look like the closest challenges to the top two to me. I think Chelsea have got a lot of work to do. Yeah. They were fourth last year, and they’ve improved. And Chelsea has lost players,” Matterface said.
Tottenham hasn’t won a trophy since 2008, and it appears Conte is ready to end the drought next season with the summer spending he and Spurs are having.