Tottenham
boss Mauricio Pochettino has hit back at Antonio Conte after the Chelsea
head coach said Harry Kane would be his dream striker signing.
The Italian spoke this week of his great admiration for the striker - who
finished last season as the Premier League's top goalscorer with 29 goals -
and claimed the 23-year-old is worth "at least £100m".
Pochettino on Friday responded to the comments by demanding "more respect,"
as he questioned the 47-year-old's approach to commenting on rival clubs'
players.
"That makes me laugh, because I don't know why people are so focused on our
players and our club," said Pochettino.
"At the moment, so far we know him best.
"Our ambition is not the same as a lot of clubs that sign and spend a lot of
money.
"I respect every single philosophy and, for me, the most important thing is
to show more respect.
"I like to show respect to another way and the people that behave in another
way, only I expect the same from the people that compete with us."
Meanwhile, the Argentinian reassured fans not to feel concerned by
Tottenham's lack of activity during the summer transfer window and hinted
signings will be made, with the club yet to announce a single new arrival.
"We are calm but we have a very clear idea of who we want and what we need
to do to achieve our target," he added.
"I want to say to our fans 'don't be worried' because today there are a lot
of rumours around.
"We will move on the market, sure, and we will be competitive like last
season, sure."
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