The Italian insists he is happy at Spurs despite admitting there is an issue between himself and the club.

In a defeat that saw them slip out of the top four, the north London side lost 2-0 at home to Villa on Sunday.

If Spurs are to become serious title contender, they need to sign two players worth at least £50 million a season, according to the club's head coach.

He said that there was an issue between him and the club, and that he wanted to be a part of the project. I'm really focused on this club and for Spurs.

I have to help the club with this project after signing a contract with them.

Things can happen during this process. The club can either fire the manager or make a different decision.

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Sky Sports News reported last month that the club had the option to extend his current deal by one year.

The future of the 53-year-old is in doubt because a new contract hasn't been agreed.

He said he was happy at Spurs. I tell you that I'm happy.

I'm content to stay here. I'm happy at Spurs.

I'm happy with the way I'm working but I don't tell you what we're doing.

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We're trying to build a base. It's hard for me to answer the same thing every day, but you don't understand.

I'm happy to stay here because I have a good relationship with the players.

I've given an explanation of how we are. I didn't make any suggestions.

I don't know how to transfer my thoughts to you so I have to study English more. Either I'm bad or you don't know what I'm talking about.

Bentancur to miss Palace | Kulusevski a doubt

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Image: Dejan Kulusevski (left) is a doubt for the Palace game but Rodrigo Bentancur (right) will be absent

Rodrigo Bentancur won't be able to play in the FA Cup game against Pompey and the Palace game due to injury.

He picked up an injury in the World Cup and hasn't played for Spurs since.

The man has begun to work. We hope to have him for the next game, but he is still not ready for this game.

There is a chance that Dejan Kulusevski won't be available for Wednesday's game at Selhurst Park due to a muscle injury.

"Kulusevski is not a serious injury but we have to keep an eye on it day by day." We have to make a decision today and tomorrow.

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He wasn't sure if the 22-year-old will face Palace.

We need to check his situation over the next two days. We will see. It is not serious.

The player can play if he is available. We have to be patient for the next game.

Richarlison, who was injured at the World Cup, is going to have an exam on his injury.

Spurs want a forward and a wing-back in January

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Spurs are looking for a forward and a wing-back.

They want to bring in a left-sided central defender in the summer, with Clement Lenglet's loan spell from Barcelona up at the end of the season.

Napoli are also interested in the 20-year-old, who is an Ecuador international, but is also being looked at by Spurs.

Redknapp sees cracks between Conte and Levy

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The Spurs head coach may be looking to engineer his exit from the club if the cracks in his relationship with Daniel Levy are to be believed.

The Sky Sports studio asked if he believed the club would be able to meet the demands of the coach. Daniel Levy doesn't work that way.

They don't want to do that type of business. They want to improve young players and sell them on.

They were poor today and it doesn't make up for it. Dejan Kulusevski has been important andRodrigo Bentancur has been instrumental.

I don't like the way this is going. I don't think this will end up being the way it should be.

I'm a big fan of Antonio Conte, but I think he's going to lose his job.

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Redknapp mentioned the availability of former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, who is currently without a job after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.

It's not going to happen for Levy to change the way he does it. You are going to upset him if you keep provoking him.

It seems like he's looking for an exit clause, and he's definitely searching for something.

Levy won't like that kind of message being sent to him. He is very emotional but that is normal.

He wants the best for his club, his team, and his passion.