Tottenham have emerged as a leading contender to appoint 64-year-old Luciano Spalletti as their new manager.
According to Tutto Napoli, Tottenham are leading the chase for Luciano Spalletti ahead of the summer. Spurs intend to appoint a high-profile manager before the new season and could target the Italian to take over.
Tottenham are not about to finish their season within the UEFA Champions League places. There might be a chance Spurs end up playing Europa League or Europa Conference League football next season. But fans hope the club makes significant changes that take them in the right direction.
After a disappointing season with so much drama, fans merely want a new manager to stabilise things and bring back some belief in the team. Mauricio Pochettino was the favourite to replace Antonio Conte for a long time. But the Argentine is seemingly close to becoming Chelsea’s new manager.
It may come as a disappointment for Spurs fans to see their former boss managing a close city rival. However, Tottenham need to focus on their plans and make it work as they continue to get linked with some of the high-profile names in the market.
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With Pochettino out of the equation, Julian Nagelsmann is another manager they are linked with. The German tactician can join Tottenham. But they may have to pay hefty compensation to Bayern Munich, who still have the 35-year-old on their payroll.
Now, Tottenham are reportedly leading the chase for Luciano Spalletti and want to bring the Italian at all costs. Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis recently confirmed he had triggered a clause in Spalletti’s contract to extend his stay in Naples. He also confirmed he would not depart the club in the close season.
Those words come directly from the Napoli president, who remains in charge of big decisions at the club, including player and managerial movements. Hence, it is unlikely to see Tottenham gain an advantage here and could bow out of the running for Spalletti.
Yet, the report claims, Spurs are favourites and could pip at least three more Premier League sides for the Italian tactician. Spalletti has only recently won Serie A with Napoli. So why would he want to leave this project for a faltering one in north London?
Moreover, there’s no reason to suggest he will ditch Champions League football for lower-tier competitions next season. As for the other teams interested in the Italian, one could have been Chelsea. But they are now close to appointing Pochettino.
It is difficult to see Tottenham succeed in their chase for Spalletti, and it may seem wise to target other managers. Depending on the sources, Nagelsmann could still be a realistic target, and Spurs could see the club progress under the German.
