Xabi Alonso has emerged as the frontrunner for the Tottenham manager's job after impressing at Bayer Leverkusen.
The former Spain and Liverpool midfielder took over at the BayArena in October with Leverkusen flirting with relegation from the Bundesliga. Not only has he taken them up the table and kept them in contention for European qualification, but he has led the former strugglers to the semi-final of the Europa League.
Spurs have yet to appoint a permanent successor to Antonio Conte, who left in March after a tough end to his time in North London. Interim replacement Cristian Stellini has already been and gone, with Ryan Mason now amid a second spell in charge ahead of the next full-time hire.
