Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte says the club will have the 'last word' over any potential activity in the January transfer window.
Conte, who arrived in north London in November, has met with chairman Daniel Levy and managing director of football Fabio Paratici to provide his assessment of the squad following his first two months in charge.
And, given the Italian has said there is an 'important gap' between Spurs and the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool, it seems likely that he will have asked for reinforcements.
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte insists the club have the final say on transfers, not him
'I spoke with the club and I had my thoughts about the situation and this is the most important thing,' he said ahead of Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Chelsea.
'Then the club has to decide the best way to go. I don't have expectations. I am a coach and I know that we have to solve many problems.
'For me, the most important thing was speak to the club. I did this and now the club has to decide what we have to do.
'We'll see the decision of the club, if we want to improve in other aspects or not. If there's the possibility or not.
Conte met with director of football Fabio Paratici and Daniel Levy to give his thoughts on the January transfer window
'It was a good meeting. A good meeting because the owner and Paratici, they started together this season from the start. I arrived in the middle of the season and for sure they know the situation much better than me.
'A good meeting, a good meeting to speak and tell them my thoughts about after two months I spent in Tottenham. It's OK.
'Now I am working in the present. I can give this and then the decisions are for the club, not for me because the last word is always for the club.'
Spurs are understood to be trying to sign Adama Traore from Wolves, while they
