Italian journalist Emmanuel Cammaroto wrote: "De Laurentiis, it appears, would be ready to make an extraordinary offer for Conte, €8m [£6.9m/$9.1m], with the option for a third season in which the salary could then rise by around €400-500k. On the bonus table to the achievement of the objectives but above all carte blanche on the market, the keys to the locker room and the sharing in the introduction of the final indication for the appointment of the sporting director.
"Conte thinks about it, he is strongly tempted. Clear and precise signals are arriving in this direction. At present, a refusal would be much more surprising than a possible yes."