Tottenham's search for a new manager has been dealt a blow in recent days, with Xabi Alonso withdrawing his name from the race to take over from Antonio Conte.
The Bayer Leverkusen manager has joined Julian Nagelsmann in taking his name out of the running to take over in North London. Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be named as Chelsea's manager, leaving Daniel Levy having to make a choice with three leading candidates having left the race.
Any manager who arrives will face some tough problems to resolve immediately, with the departure of club captain Hugo Lloris and extensive reports linking Harry Kane with a move away. Meanwhile, there is another key appointment in the offing, with the director of football position vacant following Fabio Paratici's departure.
