Tottenham have hit a snag in their efforts to appoint Julian Nagelsmann as their next manager. The uncertainty surrounding Spurs' sporting director role to work with the next managerial appointment have led to a problem rising during talks between the two parties.
The former Bayern Munich boss was on Tottenham’s shortlist to succeed Antonio Conte as their next permanent head coach. Nagelsmann pulled out of the running for the vacant Chelsea managerial position after concerns over the Blues' recruitment strategy and it is understood that knowing who will be leading recruitment and strategy is an important part of his decision.
Fabio Paratici resigned from his role as Spurs' director of football last month after losing his appeal against a 30-month ban for false accounting that was imposed in Italy and extended worldwide by FIFA. Levy has been looking at options for a new director of football as well as a new manager after appointing Ryan Mason as interim manager following Cristian Stellini's dismissal in April.
