Tottenham 'courting Maurizio Sarri' as post-Conte plans stepped up

ANDREW MCLEAN FROM EXPRESS

Tottenham are reportedly ‘courting’ former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri as Daniel Levy steps up plans for life after Antonio Conte. West Ham and Everton are also believed to be interested in the Lazio manager who could be set for a return to the Premier League in the summer. 

It looks increasingly likely that Conte’s stint at Tottenham will come to an end in the summer with talks yet to begin over a new deal. The Italian oversaw the club’s best-ever start to a Premier League season this year but results have dried up in recent months with just three wins in 10 and the Lilywhites have fallen off the pace in the race for the top four. 

Attention has already started to turn to who could replace the 53-year-old in the summer with recent reports suggesting talks had begun with former boss Mauricio Pochettino. However, surprising reports from Italy suggest former Chelsea boss Sarri could also be an option. 

Il Messaggero reports that Spurs are one of the Premier League clubs ‘courting’ the 64-year-old. Everton and West Ham are also believed to hold an interest in his services however the Italian’s priority is said to remain with his current club at this moment in time.