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Ajax boss Erik ten Hag moves up Tottenham’s managerial wish list - report

Erik ten Hag
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Tottenham could be set to turn their attention to Erik ten Hag as they continue their search for a new manager, according to reports.

Jose Mourinho was relieved of his duties as the club’s head coach last week, with Ryan Mason appointed as interim boss until the end of the season.

Julian Nagelsmann had been among Tottenham’s list of targets, but Bayern Munich confirmed on Tuesday that the current RB Leipzig manager will move to the Allianz Arena this summer.

Nagelsmann was said to be Daniel Levy’s preferred choice, so the long-serving chairman has now been forced to look elsewhere.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Ten Hag has moved up Tottenham’s wish list in recent days.

The Dutchman led Ajax to the Champions League semi-finals in 2019, when a stunning Spurs comeback saw Mauricio Pochettino’s side advance to the final on away goals.

Ten Hag’s teams play attractive football and the former central defender has also blooded numerous young players at Ajax.

Rangnick is currently out of work having left his role as Red Bull’s head of sport and development in 2020.

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