According to reports in Italy, Antonio Conte is likely to return to the Premier League in the summer, with Newcastle and Manchester United monitoring the Italian coach.
Conte left Inter at the end of 2020-21 after winning the first Serie A title in 11 years with the Nerazzurri.
The former Chelsea and Juventus coach has taken a sabbatical and is currently working as a Champions League pundit for Sky Sport Italia.
He is not planning to get a new job during the current campaign, but he is expected to return in 2022-23.
Alfredo Pedullà reports Conte’s most likely destination is the Premier League.
This is because there aren’t Serie A clubs that can match his expectations in terms of salary and investments for new signings.
Conte was in talks with Tottenham in the summer, but, according to the report, he decided against signing with Spurs as he wanted complete freedom in managing the team and transfers.
Newcastle and Manchester United are now looking at the Italian tactician.
However, in order to join the Magpies, Conte would request a salary in the region of £15-20m and at least three or four top signings.
The former midfielder has many admirers at Old Trafford even though there haven’t been direct contacts with the Red Devils or Newcastle.