Tottenham Hotspur has been linked with a number of managers over the past few weeks.
While Julian Nagelsmann seems to be the most heavily linked for Spurs, there are other names still doing the rounds.
One of those is Arne Slot, who The Independent has claimed is an alternative for Tottenham if don’t get Nagelsmann.
Dutch outlet SoccerNews have now claimed that the 44-year-old has risen up a spot on Daniel Levy’s shortlist.
The slot was also on Chelsea’s list, but he has now been ‘crossed off’ as Mauricio Pochettino closes in on the job.
With the Argentine now seemingly Blues-bound, the suggestion is he’s off Levy’s list, and Slot has moved up.
Although Tottenham reportedly ‘still prefer other managers’, but Slot remains an ‘interesting’ option for Spurs.
Our view
The slot is a very talented young manager who has achieved “incredible” things at Feyenoord.
His credentials and style of play would certainly tick a lot of boxes for Tottenham.
Alasdair Gold recently described the coach’s philosophy as a “Pochettino in the making”.
Meanwhile, Feyenoord’s Oussama Idrissi told Algemeen Dagblad: “Slot was the best.
“Whether he will reach the top of European football remains to be seen, but I would dare to recommend him to clubs.
“He can develop players and get teams to play fun football.”
Feyenoord winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh has even described Slot as ‘the best coach in the world at the moment’.
As things stand, it looks as though Spurs are trying their hardest to land Nagelsmann.
Tottenham is right to do so, as he’s an amazing manager who was doing pretty well at Bayern Munich.
Indeed, many eyebrows were raised when they relieved him of his duties.
That said, if the Spurs don’t manage to land Nagelsmann, then Slot would be a great alternative.
The Dutchman could well end up in the Premier League anyway, even if Tottenham doesn’t get him.
The Times has reported that West Ham and Crystal Palace are also keen on Slot.
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