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Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with RB Leipzig boss.

Dayot Upamecano of RB Leipzig looks on during the UEFA Champions League Group G match between FC Zenit Saint Petersburg and RB Leipzig on November 5, 2019 at Gazprom Arena in St....

Tottenham Hotspur are being linked with RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Football Fancast claim Nagelsmann is a boss Spurs are really keen on, if they choose to go in a different direction from Mauricio Pochettino.

It is completely speculative, but to play along for a moment, there is one Leipzig player Tottenham need more than any other if Nagelsmann ends up in North London.

That is centre-back Dayot Upamecano, who at 21-years-old is touted as one of the very best young players in his position in Europe.

Arsenal are planning a £40 million move for the Frenchman, The Sun reported last month.

German newspaper BILD report Upamecano is refusing to sign a new contract with the German club.

Tottenham need to sign a new centre-back, with Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld both expected to leave the club when their contracts expire next season.

Upamecano should be on Tottenham’s radar, and at the top of their list frankly whether they look to Nagelsmann or not.

A potential partnership with Davinson Sanchez is something they can really look to build around.

Dayot Upamecano of Leipzig runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Red Bull Arena on November 11, 2018 in Leipzig, Germany.