One of Tottenham’s top managerial targets, Marco Silva, is now a wanted man outside the Premier League, and the Portuguese coach is thought to be interested in a potential proposal that might arrive at his table this summer.
Until a couple of months ago, it was heavily reported that Andoni Iraola was Tottenham’s top target to replace Ange Postecoglou, but things appear to have shifted over the last few weeks.
Some sources now claim that Spurs could prioritise a move for Marco Silva after finding out that Iraola is hesitant to leave Bournemouth.
It has been reported by some outlets that Silva is willing to take the Tottenham job this summer, with the Portuguese coach thought to be ready to embark on a new adventure after four years at Craven Cottage.
Marco Silva is open to moving to Saudi Arabia over Tottenham
Just a few days ago, it emerged that Tottenham may face competition from Saudi clubs for Silva, with the Fulham boss potentially in line to receive a bumper financial offer from the Middle East.
In a new report, Football Insider have now claimed that, according to their sources, the 47-year-old is interested in a move to the Saudi Pro League this summer.
The outlet says that while Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing Silva, so are Al-Hilal, who are keen to appoint a new head coach before the Club World Cup this summer.
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A move to the Middle East is thought to appeal to the former Everton boss, who now has just one year left on his contract at Fulham.
What Silva has said about Saudi Arabia interest
Interestingly, Marco Silva himself addressed the speculation linking him with a move to Saudi Arabia just last week, with the Tottenham managerial target refusing to rule out such a move.
When asked if he can see himself managing in the Saudi Pro League, the Cottagers head coach said (via Yahoo Sports): “I don’t close doors to something like that, I’m not saying I won’t work outside of Europe, it can happen in the future.”