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Former Tottenham Hotspur scout Mick Brown reveals that one former Spurs player is very high on the North London club’s managerial wishlist for the summer.
Igor Tudor has taken charge of Tottenham until the summer, but reports indicate that Tudor is not likely to be given the job permanently unless something extraordinary happens over the coming months.
It has been claimed that Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi are among Spurs’ leading contenders, but more recently, another English manager has also been mooted as a contender.
Just a few days ago, TEAMtalk reported that the Tottenham hierarchy have been very impressed with Michael Carrick’s work at Man United, having considered him for the role last summer as well.
Michael Carrick could be a leading candidate to take over at Tottenham
Brown has confirmed that the Lilywhites have indeed been keeping tabs on their former midfielder, but suggested that the 44-year-old will also be of interest to many other clubs.
He asserted that Carrick will be one of Tottenham’s top targets should United decide against appointing him permanently.
Brown told Football Insider: “Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on Michael Carrick. He’s obviously got connections at the club after his time there as a player, the same as he does at Man United, so he’ll be on their radar if he is available.
“They’ve been impressed by the job he’s done at United in the short time he’s had. Carrick has been impressing at Man United and that’s going to mean a lot of clubs are looking at him, including Tottenham, if he doesn’t get the job.
“Man United, obviously, are in control there and if they decide he’s the man they want, then that’s the job he’ll get regardless of who else wants him. But if he becomes available, I’m sure he’s going to be very high on the list at Tottenham, because they’re looking at all of their options.”
Brown says Spurs are confused about which manager to turn to
Over recent days, there have also been suggestions that Tottenham have discussed a move for Eddie Howe, who has come in for criticism at Newcastle this season.
Brown claimed that there is confusion at the North London club regarding what to do next after the recent managerial failures at the club.
The former Tottenham scout added: “It’s difficult to see where Tottenham are going to go with their next manager, do they want to go back to attacking football or stick with a stable, pragmatic style?
“They can’t seem to decide, they’ve bounced between the two for so long with Mourinho, Conte, Postecoglou, now Frank and none have worked out.”
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