United stars, for example, earn around 25 per cent more for playing in the Champions League, but Spurs players can only count on a share of a one-off bonus for finishing in the top four.

While he has done superbly to drastically slash the Spurs wage bill over the last two years, Levy now faces a potentially tricky situation to keep players and agents happy thanks to the club’s superb season that could still see them win the Premier League title.

Hugo Lloris, Erik Lamela and Mousa Dembele are among Tottenham’s highest earners on £70-£80,000-a-week, while striker Harry Kane has been in talks over an increase to his £50,000-a-week deal.