Nagelsmann, who was sacked by Bayern Munich, is taking time over a decision about his future with reports also linking him to Real Madrid.

Tottenham have confirmed that Cristian Stellini - Conte's assistant and countryman - will remain at the club and lead the team for the rest of the season as interim head coach,

Spurs did not comment when approached by Sky Sports News.

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Conte wrote a farewell message to Tottenham fans following his departure.

Spurs announced late on Sunday night that the Italian had parted company with the club by mutual consent.

He posted on Instagram on Monday evening: "Football is passion. I would like to deeply thank everyone at SPURS who appreciated and shared my passion and my intense way of living football as a coach.

"A special thought to the fans who always showed me support and appreciation, it's been unforgettable to hear them singing my name.

"Our journey together has ended, I wish you all the best for the future. Antonio."

Conte is now in Turin with his family and would like his next job to be in Italy.

However, there are not many clubs in Serie A that are prepared to meet his salary demands nor are there many clubs that can invest in the squad the way he would like.

Redknapp: Conte's position was untenable

Sky Football pundit Jamie Redknapp:

I said after the game against Southampton that Antonio Conte's position became untenable. Not so much among the players because a lot of what he said he's said before to the players.

I think it was more when he spoke about the culture at the club and speaking about the last 15 years. He can't be speaking about the players because those players haven't really been there that long - you can't really blame them.

But when he said what he said I think his position became untenable with the owners.

With 10 games to go they would have been scrambling around but have decided to go with what they already had at the club and not somebody like Mauricio Pochettino.

What that tells you is Daniel Levy doesn't really think he's the right man for the club going forward.

What do we know about Tottenham's interim head coach?

When Tottenham announced Antonio Conte's protracted exit from the North London club had been been completed on Sunday night, there was a surprise in their statement.

It was not that there was no mention of any thanks directed in the Italian's direction, but instead the fact Cristian Stellini - his assistant and countryman - was to remain at the club and lead them for the rest of the season as interim head coach, with Ryan Mason as his assistant.

Conte's departure brings the latest collaboration between the pair to an end after 16 months. But, with the occasional break, Conte and Stellini have also been in a working relationship for the last 20 years.

Tottenham's next six fixtures...

April 3: Everton (A) - Premier League, kick-off 8pm (live on Sky Sports)

April 8: Brighton (H) - Premier League, kick-off 3pm

April 15: Bournemouth (H) - Premier League, kick-off 3pm

April 23: Newcastle (A) - Premier :League, kick-off 2pm (live on Sky Sports)

April 27: Man Utd (H) - Premier League, kick-off 8.15pm

April 30: Liverpool (A) - Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm (live on Sky Sports)