Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to bring in a quality replacement for manager Antonio Conte in the coming months.
The 53-year-old could be relieved of his duties after his explosive post-match rant following his team’s 3-3 draw against Southampton.
According to a report from BILD, Tottenham have ‘already been in contact’ with Austrian manager Oliver Glasner.
The 48-year-old has done an impressive job at Eintracht Frankfurt and he helped them win the Europa League title last season. The Austrian will be out of contract in the summer of 2024 and Tottenham are hoping to snap him up.
Even if Conte stays until the end of the season, he is set to move on eventually. The Italian’s contract expires in the summer and Tottenham have not shown a willingness to extend his stay.
They will need to bring in a quality alternative and Glasner has certainly proven his quality in the Bundesliga so far.
The Austrian could be tempted to move to the Premier League if a concrete offer is presented and the opportunity to manage a club like Tottenham is likely to be a tempting proposition for him.
The German club are reportedly keen to hold on to him and they are prepared to offer him an extension. It remains to be seen whether they can convince him to commit his long-term future to their cause.
Meanwhile, Christian Falk revealed to CaughtOffside that Glasner is considering his future at the German club.
“Chelsea have knocked on Oliver Glasner’s door in the past but he was committed to the project at Frankfurt.
“Now, I heard Frankfurt have tried to arrange a new contract and discuss his future. Glasner told them that he needs time to make that decision, so you see, perhaps, he’s thinking of moving to another club – this could be Tottenham (whom he is on the shortlist of if Antonio Conte should leave the club).
“I don’t think he’s made a decision yet, so let’s see. Hansi Flick was also close to joining Tottenham before he took the Germany job. Tottenham clearly have their eye on Bundesliga coaches, so perhaps Glasner could be their man.
“It’s worth pointing out too that there has already been contact between Tottenham and Glasner’s agents – so this could be one to watch.”
