TBR Football understands that Tottenham Hotspur had some contact with Simone Inzaghi’s people in recent weeks.
Daniel Levy could sack Ange Postecoglou following what has been a mixed season for the club, as despite winning the Europa League, the team finished 17th in the Premier League.
The decision on Postecoglou’s future is expected to arrive this week and in the meantime, Spurs have been holding talks with potential replacements.
One of those managers who has been in talks with the North London club is Inzaghi, however, he looks set to move elsewhere following Inter Milan’s Champions League final humiliation.
Simeone Inzaghi expected to join Al-Hilal over Tottenham
TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands Simone Inzaghi would have had some interest in coming to England and Tottenham Hotspur would be an option he considered, however, talks never got beyond that stage.
Now, the Italian manager has agreed a deal worth around £21 million a year to take charge of Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal.
Only Diego Simeone earns more and puts him on par with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City and clearly that sort of deal would not have been considered in North London – but was required to lure him to the Middle East.
Inzaghi, who’s been dubbed a ‘genius’, just suffered another Champions League final defeat with Inter, although this time his team were thrashed 5-0 by Paris Saint-Germain.
The 49-year-old now looks set to leave the San Siro having won six major titles with the Nerazzurri, and despite having spoken to Spurs, a move to the Pro League awaits.
Thomas Frank leading the race to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham
Thomas Frank is the current frontrunner to replace Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur.
TBR Football revealed on Monday that Levy was impressed by Frank during several rounds of talks with the Danish coach.
Meanwhile, Brentford fear they will lose Frank as there is a sense that he could be the perfect fit for the North London club.
The 51-year-old has an impressive track record in terms of working with young players and increasing the value of the Bees’ top players.