Teddy Sheringham, a former Tottenham striker, has said that Antonio Conte, the club's manager, may resign if they lose at Arsenal on Thursday.
Tottenham's chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season could be shattered if they lose at Arsenal on Thursday.
Sheringham is concerned that if the club does not finish in the top four, the former Chelsea manager will depart.
Arsenal leads Antonio Conte's side by four points entering into Thursday's north London derby.
Conte signed an 18-month contract with Spurs, but his aspirations to expand the squad may be contingent on their ability to compete in the Champions League next season.
And, while Sheringham wants the former Inter Milan manager to stay, he is concerned that if Spurs lose on Thursday, the Italian will quit.
"If Conte wants to stay for longer than his two-year contract, he needs more of his own players to participate in the Champions League," Sheringham told 8Xbet.
"If all goes as planned, he should acquire more transfer cash and start building.
That is why getting into the Champions League is in Tottenham's and Conte's best interests.