Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy could make a move for Brendan Rodgers if Jose Mourinho is dismissed, according to reports.
The Portuguese is under pressure after a run of four defeats in five Premier League games.
The north London side will be 20 points adrift of Manchester City in top spot if Pep Guardiola’s side beat Everton on Wednesday.
Mourinho’s job remains safe for now, largely because reports suggest it would cost the club £34.8m in compensation to fire him.
According to Eurosport, Rodgers is one name under consideration by Levy, Tottenham’s long-serving chairman.
Mourinho’s side will return to action against Wolfsberger in the first leg of their last-32 Europa League tie on Thursday.
David Moyes’ side came from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with Mourinho’s men in the reverse fixture at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The Hammes go into Sunday’s showdown six points and four places ahead of Tottenham in the table.
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