Tottenham's problems appear to be getting worse under manager Antonio Conte.
The Italian, who has been dealing with health problems in recent weeks, saw his side bundled out of the Champions League on Wednesday.
Conte's Spurs were only able to manage a 0-0 draw in their second leg against AC Milan in the round of 16, going out 1-0 on aggregate.
This is not the right day to speak about my future," said Conte post-game.
I have a contract with Tottenham and Tottenham know very well my thoughts. At the end of the season we meet and then make a decision.
The situation is really clear. It's one year and two months since I started, I always say the same thing, we need time and patience. At this moment we don't have a solid foundation to be competitive and win.
I have a great relationship with the chairman. I have a contract until June, I'm ready to work at Tottenham. At the end there will be a decision."
The Daily Mail says life under Conte has been difficult in recent times, with certain members of staff feeling demotivated and disillusioned.
It is believed one particular area of concern is the training schedules, which are often not confirmed until a relatively short time before the session begins. That has left some staff feeling in constant limbo and unable to organise other areas of their lives. At other clubs, the training plan will be confirmed a week in advance.
Under previous Spurs managers, homegrown players have regularly been brought into the first team. Harry Kane is the poster boy but far from the only name, with Andros Townsend backed by Andre Villas-Boas, Kane by Tim Sherwood and others including Ryan Mason and Harry Winks by Mauricio Pochettino, who helped turn Kane into the global star he is today.
Even Jose Mourinho, not known for his trust in youth, gave Japhet Tanganga a chance in the Premier League, while Nuno Espirito Santo made Oliver Skipp a Premier League regular.
Some members of today's academy staff feel, however, that there is little chance for their players to progress to the senior squad under the current regime.
