Former Tottenham Hotspur managing director Fabio Paratici is in advanced talks to return to the club, talkSPORT understands.
Paratici was forced to step down in April 2023 after being hit with a worldwide ban by FIFA after being found guilty of false accounting while at former club Juventus.
That ban ends on July 1 and several sources have told talkSPORT that discussions are at an advanced stage for the Italian chief to return to Spurs - although nothing is signed yet.
Current sporting director Johan Lange is expected to stay to work with Paratici, who would have a major say in manager Ange Postecoglou's future.
Spurs could part company with Postecoglou even if they win the Europa League.
The north London outfit have one foot in the final following their 3-1 semi-final first leg victory over Norwegian opponents Bodo/Glimt on Thursday night.
Tottenham declined to comment when approached regarding Paratici's possible return.
And sources close to the club maintain Paratici’s connection is unchanged for now, despite multiple visits to games since March.
Paratici is likely to start this summer should a full agreement be reached.
The 52-year-old had been heavily linked with becoming AC Milan's next sporting director.
It's understood that he met several times with the Rossoneri leadership.
Though the Serie A giants have seemingly gone a differeunt route as they close in on the appointment of Igli Tare to fill their vacant position.
A return to Tottenham is now in motion for Parataci, who was a popular figure amongs the clubs fanbase.
Paratici was responsible for signing many of their current stars as he flexed his knowledge in the transfer market.
In his first season as Spurs, Paratici was influential in the club bringing in Cristiano Romero and Dejan Kulusevski, with their temporary stays turning into permanent deals.
That campaign also saw the arrival of midfielders Rodrigo Bentancur and Pape Matar Sarr.
Winger Bryan Gil and Emerson Royal were also brought in, with the former now no longer on Spurs' books.
The following season saw Pedro Porro arrive on loan, which was turned into a permanent transfer.
Though the club ultimately decided against signing Clement Lenglet and Arnaut Danjuma on a permanent basis.
However, Paratici did oversee heavy spending in the summer of 2022, with Richarlison [£60million], Yves Bissouma [£25m], Destiny Udogie [£15m] and Djed Spence [£12.5m] all signed.
They were in the addition to the free transfer arrivals in the form of experienced goalkeeper Fraser Forster and veteran full-back Ivan Perisic.
And fans will be hoping for another busy summer following what has been a disastrous Premier League season.
Sitting 16th in the table, Tottenham have equalled their Premier League record with 19 defeats, which could be broken with clashes against West Ham, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Brighton on the horizon.
They're also on course for their worst Premier League finish, which was set in the 1993/94 term where they ended in 15th spot.
Meanwhile, Spurs are also in danger of boasting their lowest points tally in the division.
With just 37 points to their name from 34 matches, they could muster less that the 44 they picked up in the 1997/98 season.