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Tottenham identify Arne Slot as leading candidate to become new manager
Tottenham identify Arne Slot as leading candidate to become new manager
Feyenoord’s Arne Slot is being viewed as a leading candidate for the Tottenham Hotspur job, although the club are monitoring what happens with Julian Nagelsmann, as they seek to find clarity in a chaotic period. Spurs on Friday morning announced that Fabio Paritici - who would have led the managerial search - was standing down as Managing Director of Football after having his appeal to overturn a worldwide ban on football-related activities rejected. With the Italian federation and Fifa ban from his time at Juventus, Spurs had ample time to prepare and the situation has just fed into what has been a crisis time for the club. New Chief Football Officer Scott Munn will now take on a lot of Paratici’s responsibilities, including the managerial search, although many in the game believe it will all ultimately come down to Levy. Spurs have already found a number of other issues in the process, however, not least the fact they are looking for a manager at the same time as Chelsea. The Stamford Bridge hierarchy are currently in talks with Tottenham legend Mauricio Pochettino but it is understood a return to White Hart Lane was never seriously broached. The situation creates the possibility of a moving chairs situation as that could leave Nagelsmann free, who Spurs have long admired. The German has also been in talks with Chelsea and is being heavily pushed - with some thinking it could come down to a straight choice between Nagelsmann and Pochettino. While these are both managers out of work, however, Spurs have found that other prospective candidates are not willing to seriously think about their futures at such an intense point of the season. That has led to the club doing a lot of reconnaissance and talks through back channels, and Slot is known to have struck the club as a possible manager who best fits what they want. While Levy’s recent thinking has been for big names such as Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho, the ultimate disappointment of both may see the club shift to a coach who was on an upward curve working with younger players as with Pochettino in 2014. Roberto De Zerbi has equally been considered but that is seen as a difficult deal to strike, and he has a huge support staff. Read More Fabio Paratici resigns from Tottenham role after losing appeal against ban Mauricio Pochettino impresses in further talks over Chelsea job Fantasy Premier League tips gameweek 32: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Gabriel Jesus, Kurt Zouma and more Tottenham identify leading candidate to be next manager Tottenham lose at home to Brentford as fans turn on club’s board Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford LIVE: Latest Premier League updates
2023-05-23 22:50
Ex-Fed chief Bernanke says labor costs becoming more prominent in inflation
Ex-Fed chief Bernanke says labor costs becoming more prominent in inflation
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON A tight U.S. job market and rising wages are beginning to have more of
2023-05-23 17:34
China's 'Singles Day' shopping bonanza loses its lustre
China's 'Singles Day' shopping bonanza loses its lustre
China's annual "Singles Day" sales bonanza wraps up at midnight on Saturday, but consumers this year appear largely unswayed by its flashy deals and discounts...
2023-11-11 11:29
Samsonova stuns Rybakina to reach WTA Montreal final
Samsonova stuns Rybakina to reach WTA Montreal final
Russia's Liudmila Samsonova came from behind to beat former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and reach the final of the WTA...
2023-08-14 03:40
Poorest Monsoon in Five Years Clouds India Sugar Export Prospect
Poorest Monsoon in Five Years Clouds India Sugar Export Prospect
India recorded the weakest monsoon rains in five years, increasing the risk to crops in the fields and
2023-09-30 21:14
Thomas Frank celebrates five years at Brentford with victory over 10-man Burnley
Thomas Frank celebrates five years at Brentford with victory over 10-man Burnley
Thomas Frank celebrated five years in charge at Brentford with a much-needed 3-0 Premier League win over 10-man Burnley. But there was another VAR issue for Darren England to deal with after Neal Maupay had an early header ruled out. Goals from Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo and Saman Ghoddos secured a first home victory of the season for the Bees. But earlier Brentford striker Maupay saw a first-half goal disallowed after he headed in a cross from Nathan Collins. Collins was clearly onside when Mbeumo swung in the initial free-kick, while his central-defensive partner Kristoffer Ajer was standing beyond him in an offside position. But it was Collins who was given offside by VAR Stuart Attwell according to the big screen in the ground, leaving fourth official England – only just returning to Premier League duty after he oversaw the VAR fiasco at Tottenham against Liverpool last month – to face the wrath of Frank. In fact it was later explained by the PGMOL that Ajer had been given offside, as he was obstructing Lyle Foster. Luckily there will be no calls to replay this one from Frank, whose side were full value for the win and would have been 4-0 up at half-time were it not for VAR and Clarets goalkeeper James Trafford. Christian Norgaard saw a shot blocked on the line by Charlie Taylor and Mbeumo’s effort was held by Trafford before Brentford’s pressure told after 25 minutes when Sander Berge lost possession. Maupay fed the ball out to Mbeumo, whose precise pass across goal was gleefully tapped in at the far post by Wissa. Maupay’s quest for a goal – he has not scored in the Premier League in more than a year – continued when he found himself one-on-one with Trafford, who got a slight hand to the Frenchman’s shot. The Brentford fans behind the goal were willing the ball to roll in, but Dara O’Shea got back to hook it off the line. Trafford then produced a stunning save to deny Wissa from point-blank range before tipping Maupay’s drive over the crossbar. Brentford have thrown away 11 points from winning positions this season, but there were to be no such jitters this time as they grabbed a second on the hour mark. Frank Onyeka fed Ajer, who in turn gave Maupay the ball to lay back for Mbeumo, who finished superbly into the top corner from the edge of the area. For Burnley another week in the bottom three beckons, which will come as little surprise if Luca Koleosho’s late miss-of-the-season contender – he somehow sliced wide of an open goal from five yards out – is anything to go by. Their miserable afternoon was complete when Connor Roberts was sent off late on for bringing down Wissa before Ghaddos put the gloss on Brentford’s win with a long-range volley. Read More Luton fight back to stun Nottingham Forest and earn a point Erling Haaland back among the goals as Manchester City return to winning ways Sasa Kalajdzic gives Wolves late win on Gary O’Neil’s return to Bournemouth Manchester City back to winning ways as Erling Haaland helps sink Brighton Daniel Kanu scores four in five-star Southend display against Solihull Newcastle romp to victory over Crystal Palace
2023-10-22 00:20
UFC's Sean Strickland: Women Shouldn't Vote, Should Be Out of the Workforce, In the Kitchen
UFC's Sean Strickland: Women Shouldn't Vote, Should Be Out of the Workforce, In the Kitchen
Sean Strickland said women shouldn't vote and should be out of the workforce and in the kitchen.
2023-06-29 07:30
Whoopi Goldberg to star in Italian comedy as she spends time in her 'favorite city' after 'The View' hiatus
Whoopi Goldberg to star in Italian comedy as she spends time in her 'favorite city' after 'The View' hiatus
Whoopi Goldberg made a rare social media announcement ahead of 'The View' Season 27 premiere
2023-09-04 09:15
Howell throws 3 TD passes, Commanders pick off three Ridder passes in 24-16 win over Falcons
Howell throws 3 TD passes, Commanders pick off three Ridder passes in 24-16 win over Falcons
Sam Howell threw three short passes for touchdowns, Washington intercepted Desmond Ridder three times and the Commanders have snapped a three-game losing streak with a 24-16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons
2023-10-16 04:14
Former WWE superstar Bully Ray explains why 'difference maker' Logan Paul will win MITB contract
Former WWE superstar Bully Ray explains why 'difference maker' Logan Paul will win MITB contract
Bully Ray believes that Logan Paul's last-minute entry into the competition will work out in his favor
2023-06-27 15:32
Rouble opens at 15-month low vs dollar after aborted mutiny
Rouble opens at 15-month low vs dollar after aborted mutiny
The Russian rouble opened at a near 15-month low against the dollar in early morning trade on Monday,
2023-06-26 12:32
Advanced DNA testing prompts officials to revise Maui fires death toll to 97, down from 115
Advanced DNA testing prompts officials to revise Maui fires death toll to 97, down from 115
The number of people who died in the massive wildfires that torched parts of Maui last month has been revised to 97, down from the previous count of 115, Hawaii governor said Friday.
2023-09-16 10:27