Antonio Conte

Former Inter Milan and Chelsea boss Conte is understood to be the top target for the London club, who dismissed Nuno on Monday after just four months in charge.

Spurs had approached Conte about succeeding the axed Jose Mourinho earlier this year but were unable to convince the Italian to take the job.

If the 52-year-old accepts Tottenham’s offer, he would return to the Premier League three years after leaving their London rivals Chelsea, where he won the Premier League and the FA Cup.

"I am very happy to have signed a new contract with Chelsea," Conte told the club website.

"We worked extremely hard in our first year to achieve something amazing, which I am very proud of. Now we must work even harder to stay at the top."

Conte originally inked a three-year deal on his appointment last summer, after leading Italy into the European Championships.

It is understood the new contract represents improved terms for the Italian, but is not an extension.