Italian newspaper Il Mattino claim that Premier League quintet Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and even Everton are considering a move for Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti this summer – with Napoli shining.
Spalletti, 63, has guided Napoli into the knockout stages of the Champions League and in one of the biggest shocks of European football this season – Napoli are 15 points clear at the top of the Serie A table. They have been superb.
The experienced manager has the likes Empoli, Sampdoria, Udinese, Roma, Inter Milan, Russian outfit Zenit and now Napoli. Clocking up 80 games as boss of his current side, watching Napoli win 55. Spalletti’s deal runs out in June.
So, his future is up in the air. The chances are that he signs a new deal at Napoli but as time goes on, interest from the Premier League is ramping up. Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham and Everton are all interested.
Liverpool and Tottenham considering move for Napoli manager Spalletti
Straight away, two of those five can be ruled out. Sean Dyche is doing well at Everton and he is likely to retain his job if he keeps Everton in the top tier – which looks likely. Spalletti will not be tempted by a move to Goodison Park.
Erik ten Hag is working wonders at Manchester United. Tottenham, Liverpool and Chelsea are much more realistic. Liverpool less so with the club likely to give Jurgen Klopp the time to turn around what has been a poor season.
Chelsea could sack Graham Potter is results continue to flop – last time out, a 1-0 loss to Southampton. Spurs will want to keep Antonio Conte – but it is down to him, his deal ends in the summer. So, Spurs or Chelsea is likely.
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