Tottenham Hotspur explored appointing Marco Silva as their new manager, but he wanted to stay with Fulham, according to the Sun.
They have reached an agreement to appoint Roberto De Zerbi as their new boss, but it appears they attempted to lure Silva away from their London rivals.
Roberto De Zerbi is set to take on the sizeable task of keeping Tottenham in the Premier League after agreeing a deal to move to North London.
De Zerbi joins Tottenham in five-year deal
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Roberto De Zerbi has taken the reins at Tottenham having been persuaded by ENIC to join them in a relegation battle.
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as the club’s new permanent head coach on a long-term contract, subject to work permit, with the Italian promising to deliver excitement back to a fanbase currently on its knees.
Roberto De Zerbi is looking to turn Tottenham's fortunes around after agreeing to replace Igor Tudor
Roberto De Zerbi's primary objective is clear, he must keep Tottenham in the Premier League.
West Ham United’s relegation rivals from North London have a new head coach; Roberto de Zerbi officially appointed as Igor Tudor’s replacement at Tottenham Hotspur.
Premier League strugglers Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their permanent head coach, two days after Igor Tudor left the club.
Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager following the departure of Igor Tudor