Tottenham could sack Antonio Conte, Man Utd scout Kaoru Mitoma and France’s new captain is Kylian Mbappe – Paper Round

Spurs weigh up sacking Conte Tottenham will consider whether to sack Antonio Conte during the international break after his outburst on the weekend, the Telegraph reports. Conte questioned the mentality of his “selfish” Spurs players after the 3-3 draw with Southampton, with pundit Jamie Carragher claiming the rant was an indication the head coach wants to be sacked.

Conte’s contract expires at the end of the season, and now chairman Daniel Levy is mulling over his options. Ad “Conte spoke with chairman Daniel Levy following his criticism of the Tottenham players, insisting that he had not hit out at the club or the owners,” the Telegraph writes.

Premier LeagueConte launches explosive broadside at 'selfish' Tottenham players and owner18/03/2023 AT 19:14 “Levy is understood to be seeking the opinion of some of his closest confidants over the current situation and did not immediately react to Conte’s comments on Sunday. But sources still believe Levy could sack Conte during this international break once he has taken advice and fully weighed up his options.

Were Levy to sack Conte, then Ryan Mason would most likely be put in temporary charge until the end of the season in time for Tottenham’s next game against Everton on April 3.” ** Man Utd scout Mitoma Manchester United are keeping tabs on Kaoru Mitoma, The Sun reports, with the Japan international a revelation for Brighton under Roberto De Zerbi this season and further proof of their eye for talent. Mitoma joined for £2.7m from Kawasaki Frontale in 2021 but is now turning heads from those competing with Brighton for the European places.

“Mitoma's fine form and electric pace has caught the eye of bigger clubs, who have started to keep tabs on his progress. While it is