Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced talks to appoint Manchester City executive Carlos Raphael Moersen as head of football operations, journalist David Ornstein has revealed.
The North London side are expected to reach an agreement for the highly-rated executive, who has spent the last 10 years working for clubs within the City Football Group.
Moersen currently serves as the company’s director of football transactions, a role that includes negotiating contracts with current and potential Manchester City players.
His move to Tottenham would mark another high-profile executive change in North London, following former chairman Daniel Levy’s departure in September.
Tottenham Set to Hire Rafi Moersen
Ornstein, writing on X, revealed that Tottenham are in advanced negotiations to hire Moersen as head of football operations.
Moersen worked for Major League Soccer side D.C. United before joining City Football Group club New York City FC in 2015.
He held several roles during his time at the club before becoming part of the ‘global football’ operation at CFG, where he has risen quickly through the organisation and is highly rated internally.
Following Omar Berrada’s move to become chief executive at Manchester United in July last year, Moersen became the right-hand man to former Man City director of football Txiki Begiristain and supported him in negotiations.
Tottenham’s interest in Moersen comes after a turbulent 24-month period for the club.
Spurs appointed former Arsenal executive Vinai Venkatesham as CEO in April last year, with long-serving executive director Donna-Maria Cullen stepping down from her duties months later.
Further changes came in September, when Levy left the club after 24 years, with the club’s majority shareholders, the Lewis family, playing a key role in the decision.
Peter Charrington was then hired as non-executive chairman, while in October Tottenham confirmed Fabio Paratici’s return as joint sporting director alongside Johan Lange.
Thomas Frank Under Pressure at Spurs
Amid continuous changes behind the scenes, clouds are also starting to gather over head coach Thomas Frank’s position at Tottenham.
According to GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano, the Danish tactician is under pressure following a disappointing first six months at the club, with just 10 wins in his first 25 matches.
While the club is not expected to make an immediate decision on Frank’s future, the Dane ‘knows’ results must improve soon to avoid a premature end to his time in North London.