Reported unrest at Tottenham as Conte demands transfer funds

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has been locked in talks with chairman Daniel Levy regarding additional transfer funds for the January transfer window. Conte wants at least £140 million to spend, as Spurs slip behind 13 points from bitter rivals Arsenal, with the Gunners having a game in hand.

Conte has so far struggled to reverse a poor patch of form, and these issues were further compounded last night as Spurs slipped to 2-0 defeat at White Hart Lane to former Arsenal manager Unai Emery's Aston Villa.

Tottenham coach Conte insists more money must be provided if he is to launch a Premier League title challenge, and has already earmarked two players as targets for the January transfer window.

Speaking to the media, Conte told reporters: "From my experience it was a bit crazy to read this but you have to accept this. To become title contenders you need a solid foundation, 14-15 strong quality players and the young players to develop and every season you can add two players, but two players to invest £60m, £70m players to improve the level of your team."

Son Heung-Min is in a poor spell of form, whilst Harry Kane's long-term future at White Hart Lane is unclear.