Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti to replace Antonio Conte, according to a report.

The Lowdown: Time up for Conte?

Conte's current deal with Tottenham expires this summer, and while the club have previously held talks with the Italian about a new contract, there have been no recent signs of any progress.

Ben Jacobs told TEAMtalk that former manager Mauricio Pochettino is being considered for a second stint at the club, while he also claimed that Brighton & Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi could be an option.

The Latest: Spalletti enters the frame

According to a report from Il Mattino, Spurs have set their sights on Spalletti after impressing during his time with Napoli, leading them to the summit of the Serie A table.

However, they may face competition for his signature, given that Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are also linked with the Italian, while he could still be tempted to remain as Napoli manager.

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The Verdict: Right man for the job?

Hailed as a 'genius' by sections of the media, the 63-year-old looks set to win Napoli's first Serie A title since the 1989-90 season, while they are also on course to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, having won 2-0 away at Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of the round of 16.

The Certaldo-born tactician favours an attacking 4-3-3 formation, which indicates he could bring an exciting brand of football to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and he has a proven history of success, having won eight trophies as a manager.

If Conte does not decide to extend his stay beyond the summer, Spalletti would be an excellent replacement for the 53-year-old, but it may be hard to tempt him to leave Napoli, given how well they are doing under his stewardship.