Tottenham Hotspur are fans of an experienced Italian sporting director, but they are not the only ones eyeing a move for him.
Spurs Web has relayed a number of reports over recent weeks suggesting that Tottenham have begun work to replace Fabio Paratici, who exited his role as the club’s sporting director after the January window.
Recent reports indicate that Johan Lange is under significant threat of losing his job at Spurs, which perhaps makes the Lilywhites’ search for a new sporting director even more urgent.
It has been suggested that De Zerbi will have a say in deciding who Tottenham’s next sporting director is, and the Lilywhites are set to turn to another former Juventus man to replace Paratici.
Tottenham consider move for Cristiano Giuntoli
According to a report in Il Messaggero (as relayed by LaRoma24), Cristiano Giuntoli has now emerged as a target for the Lilywhites ahead of the new season.
Giuntoli has been out of work since leaving his role as technical director with the Bianconeri last summer, and he has previously also worked at Spezia, Carpi and Napoli.
However, it is revealed that Giuntoli is also on the wishlist of Roma, who may soon be looking for a new sporting director as their current director, Ricky Massara, faces an uncertain future at the club.
Additionally, it is revealed that Marseille are also considering a move for the experienced Italian, with a three-horse race thus potentially on the cards for the 54-year-old.
Spurs also linked with two English directors and a German one
Tottenham have explored moves for Paul Winstanley and Dougie Freedman, who both have extensive experience in English football.
It was reported that Sebastian Kehl also emerged as an option for Spurs soon after his exit from Borussia Dortmund last month.
Just a couple of days ago, Bild even claimed that Tottenham have already held ‘intensive negotiations’ with Kehl over becoming their next sporting director.
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