Sergio Conceicao is on Tottenham Hotspur’s managerial wish list as they line up potential replacements for Antonio Conte.
That’s according to the Daily Mail, who claim that Porto boss Conceicao is one name on Tottenham’s current list.
Tottenham are forming their list of managerial candidates having parted ways with Conte on Sunday night.
The Italian’s exit comes a little sooner than initially expected but his post-Southampton meltdown meant the end.
Tottenham will be considering their options and Conceicao appears to have support from Fabio Paratici and Daniel Levy.
Football London reported last week that Conceicao is a manager Paratici absolutely loves.
Sky Sports added that Levy has admired Conceicao for some time now, meaning two key Tottenham decision makers are fans of the Porto boss.
It’s also worth noting that The Daily Mail reported after Nuno Espirito Santo’s sacking last season that Tottenham rated Conceicao and were interested before appointing Conte.
Tottenham target Sergio Conceicao is considering leaving Porto
The time may have come for Conceicao to leave Porto.
Conceicao has been in charge of the Portuguese side since 2017 and has secured three league titles.
Conceicao has racked up 227 wins in 315 games as Porto boss, losing just 41 times.
The 48-year-old looks set to miss out on the title this year though with Benfica claiming top sport in Portugal.
Record report that Conceicao is considering leaving Porto amid concerns over the direction of the club and the money at his disposal.
This could work out pretty well for Tottenham, as a firm move to land Conceicao would surely lead to a deal.
The Portuguese coach has mostly favoured a 4-4-2 system at Porto though, which would bring a huge tactical shift for Tottenham.
We can imagine other managers behind ahead of Conceicao, but a move for the former Lazio star may have the backing of Levy and Paratici.
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