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MANCHESTER UNITED are overhauling their medical set-up amid another season blighted by injuries to key players. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

TOTTENHAM have held talks with Antonio Conte about their head coach vacancy, with the Italian emerging as a strong contender for the job. Spurs are still without a manager despite sacking Jose Mourinho on April 19, having missed out on appointing their top two targets Julian Nagelsmann and Brendan Rodgers. It is understood initial contact between former Chelsea manager Conte ? who walked out on Inter Milan two weeks ago after delivering the Serie A title ? and Tottenham has taken place with both parties believed to be open to a deal. Importantly, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is behind the prospect of appointing the Italian, despite his history with one of his club's arch rivals across the capital. Juventus administrator Fabio Paratici is also interesting Spurs in the role of technical director. Any move to appoint Conte is thought to be some way off, but discussions could accelerate fast. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ENGLAND manager Gareth Southgate has revealed Manchester United are keeping him in the dark over the ankle injury threatening Harry Maguire's place at the Euros. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JORDAN PICKFORD has support inside the England camp to be one of the first five penalty-takers should tomorrow's last 16 clash come down to a shootout. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ARSENAL are preparing to discuss a contract extension for Mohamed Elneny following his excellent start to the season. The Egyptian midfielder appeared to be on his way out of the club in the summer after returning from a loan spell at Besiktas but he has established himself as an important part of Mikel Arteta's plans. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

KICK IT OUT are braced for possible funding cuts next year despite a rise in reports of racist abuse during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sportsmail has learned that the anti-discriminatory charity's modest budget of £1million has not been guaranteed for the 2021-22 season, leading to fears it will suffer similar cuts to those experienced by other grassroots organisations during the financial crisis. Kick It Out have been jointly funded by the Premier League, the FA and the PFA since 1997, with each contributing around £250,000, topped up by [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]