Xabi Alonso ‘is a leading contender to acquire over at Tottenham’ with the Leverkusen boss’ star-studded soccer CV putting him previously mentioned Feyenoord’s Arne Slot’ with Daniel Levy also ‘wary about 35-year-old Julian Nagelsmann’s age’
Alonso is reportedly the very first preference to grow to be Tottenham’s new manager Feyenoord boss Arne Slot has also been connected but Alonso retains an benefit
Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso has emerged as a main contender for the Tottenham Hotspur occupation after an impressive year at Bayer Leverkusen, in accordance to studies.
Spurs are looking for a new everlasting manager after sacking Antonio Conte, axing his interim successor Cristian Stellini and then appointing Ryan Mason.
Mason, 31, oversaw the 2-2 draw with Manchester United previous 7 days and the heartbreaking last-gasp defeat to Liverpool on Sunday.
Alonso, who has guided Bayer Leverkusen to the semi-finals of the Europa League, is explained to be a best candidate for the Spurs occupation, in accordance to Dutch publication De Telegraaf.
The Spaniard is thought to keep an edge more than Feyenoord manager and fellow prospect Arne Slot, who has led his side to an 8-issue guide at the leading of the Eredivisie.
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso is thought to be Tottenham’s ‘number one’ concentrate on
Feyenoord head mentor Arne Slot is also in the operating soon after an outstanding year in Holland
Ryan Mason is in interim cost of the club, with the 31-12 months-previous replacing Cristian Stellini
They report that Slot’s deficiency of practical experience in ‘a big competition’, and a shortage of trophies to his title as of now, could count in opposition to him.
Alonso’s ‘calibre’ in the course of his enjoying days as a best midfielder is attractive to Tottenham, De Telegraaf reported, but no contact has yet been made by Spurs.
The 41-12 months-old’s Leverkusen facet sit sixth in the Bundesliga, obtaining won 14 matches out of a doable 30 so much this time. He has implemented an eye-catching fashion of attacking soccer.
Spurs are also eager on Julian Nagelsmann but experiences in The Solar claimed chairman Daniel Levy had reservations about the 35-yr-outdated German because of his age.
Even so, it is not assumed to be a deal-breaker and Nagelsmann continues to be the favourites with the bookies.
He experienced been the top contender for the Chelsea task just before he pulled out of the race after staying spooked by the club’s process and imagining he was a shoo-in for the part.
Mail Activity earlier documented Spurs are discovering an desire in Sporting Lisbon head mentor Ruben Amorim.
The Portuguese is rated among the the ideal emerging coaches in Europe and is on Tottenham’s radar. He has also been on Chelsea’s radar. Tottenham insist the appointment of Conte’s extensive-time period successor is an open system with no set first-decision as it stands.
Vincent Kompany is of curiosity – while Burnley are eager to tie the Belgian down to a new offer.
Julian Nagelsmann continues to be the bookies favourite to turn out to be the next whole-time Spurs manager
Mauricio Pochettino experienced been the chosen candidate for a number of gamers and the large sections of the fanbase, but appears established to come to be supervisor at Chelsea.
Slot, meanwhile, is claimed to be ‘convinced’ that he can put into practice his philosophy at any club in the Premier League if handed the possibility.
Feyenoord are keen to continue to keep Slot for a further year and could maximize his wage to do so, allowing for him to impress in the Champions League with his side future season to further more support his probabilities of landing a position in England.
Slot was a previous candidate for the Leeds United job but opted to continue being in the Eredivisie alternatively than join the relegation-battling aspect, who are established to appoint Sam Allardyce as their head mentor for the remaining four matches of the year.
