SPURS EYE SVEN TO KEEP BOSS CONTENT

TOTTENHAM are desperate to beat Newcastle to the signature of Lille defender Sven Botman — in order to satisfy Antonio Conte.

The Italian coach is still to be convinced that the club’s hierarchy will back him in the transfer market. And

that makes the north Londoners’ pursuit of a left-footed, left-sided centre-half — as Conte is demanding — an absolute priority.

The Dutchman (above), 22, fits the bill perfectly which is cranking up the heat on Spurs to strike a £30million deal, despite the Toon being in pole position.