Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly looking to replace Antonio Conte in the Spurs dugout.
The Tottenham head coach’s explosive post-match interview after the Southampton draw last week set off speculation about his future.
Conte remains at the helm of Spurs. However, multiple sources claim it won’t be long before the club parts company with him.
Over the last few days, Julian Nagelsmann has emerged as a candidate to take over from Conte at N17.
Bayern Munich relieved the 35-year-old of his duties and replaced him with former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel.
Nagelsmann’s sacking proved a controversial decision, as he wasn’t exactly struggling at the Allianz Arena.
Nevertheless, he is now available. And with Spurs on the lookout for a new manager, they could well move for him.
‘One of the smartest coaching minds in the entire world’
Dean Jones, writing on GiveMeSport, gave his take on the state of play involving the two parties.
“Nagelsmann becomes a very intriguing option instead (of Tuchel),” he began. “And Spurs intend to get a grasp of whether he is interested in the job over this weekend.”
Jones noted how the German has always seemed open to managing in the Premier League.
He quoted Nagelsmann as saying: “The Premier League is a very interesting league.
“And I can imagine it could be a big aim to be a big manager in the Premier League one day like Jurgen who is very successful.
“It could be a step in the future.”
Jones then claimed the former Bayern boss could be in line of a payrise of at least £3million.
He continued: “Nagelsmann is considered one of the smartest coaching minds in the entire world. And the opportunity to build a club will appeal – as will a Premier League wage.
“Nagelsmann was earning a salary of around £7million at Bayern but could expect that figure to stretch into double figures if he was to land in English football, with Conte on a deal worth £15m-a-year.
“It is the rebuild project that could really appeal beyond that. In this moment Spurs need a catalyst. To not only bring good results short term but inspire an era of success.”
Nagelsmann is a truly ‘exceptional‘ coach. And Spurs must not pass up the opportunity to try to bring him to N17.
He’s a young and incredibly talented manager who could well do what Mauricio Pochettino did with Spurs back in the mid-2010s.
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