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'They have to make ME happy': Antonio Conte warns his Tottenham stars it is up to them to impress him ahead of Premier League opener against Southampton... and insists the squad are still 'another step' away from challenging the elite Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has made six signings this transfer window He has boosted competition for places and could still bring in more players Roma's Nicolo Zainolo is a target, and Conte would like another centre back He warned his players it will be up to them to prove they are worthy of a place

By Matt Barlow for the Daily Mail

Published: 16:50 BST, 4 August 2022 | Updated: 16:50 BST, 4 August 2022

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Antonio Conte warned his Tottenham players on the eve of the new season that it is not his job to keep them happy but the reverse, it is their job to impress him.

Conte has boosted competition within his squad with six summer recruits, and Spurs are still in the transfer market for what the Italian called 'common sense signings'.

Nicolo Zaniolo of Roma is a midfielder in their sights and Conte would like to bring in another central defender before the window closes at the end of this month.

Antonio Conte has boosted competition within the Tottenham squad with six summer signings

'They have to make me happy,' said the Italian, smiling but deadly serious. And he added: 'You understand? With their performances, to make me think who is the better player. You