Tottenham's Daniel Levy 'discussed signing Cristiano Ronaldo' before Antonio Conte exit

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy held a brief discussion with Antonio Conte over a potential move for Cristiano Ronaldo earlier this season prior to the Italian managers dismissal.

according to reports. Conte left Spurs by mutual consent during last months international break following a poor run of results just weeks before the expiry of his contract, which was poised to run down at the end of the season.

Conte often vented his frustrations about Tottenhams player recruitment during his time in charge of the north Londoners and was reportedly quick to reject the notion of a move for Ronaldo last year when presented with the idea by Levy.

A brief conversation was held in the canteen at Hotspur Way to discuss the possibility of signing the former United ace, according to the Daily Mail, although he was not pursued by Tottenham before his eventual move to Saudi club Al-Nassr.

Spurs were one of several clubs to have been linked with Ronaldos services during the latter stages of his time at Old Trafford, which came to an end in December when his contract was terminated in the wake of his controversial tell-all interview with Piers Morgan.

It is said that Levy spoke about Ronaldo with Conte but it was quickly decided that such a move should be avoided in order to press ahead with the clubs efforts to sign other targets.

It is unclear where Ronaldo would have fitted in at Tottenham, with the Portuguese forward having developed into a central striker during the latter stages of his career rather than the flying winger he once was.

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