Sources: Tottenham hit by new transfer hammer blow
The chaos behind the scenes at Tottenham has put off several of the club’s summer transfer targets, sources have told Football Insider.
On Friday (31 March), managing director of football Fabio Paratici was forced to step back from his duties after he was handed a worldwide football ban by Fifa.
This news comes after Antonio Conte was sacked late in March – with Cristian Stellini now tasked with managing the Lilywhites until the end of the season.
Football Insider revealed on Saturday (1 April) that first-choice manager target Julian Nagelsmann fears taking charge at Tottenham could damage his career.
Chelsea have since sacked Graham Potter – and the Blues are already in contact with the former Bayern Munich boss in what could be a hammer blow to Spurs.
Sources told this site on Monday (3 April) Tottenham are set to sound out Brendan Rodgers following his sacking at Leicester City as part of an exhaustive process to find a new boss.
The Lilywhites could be without Champions League football in the 2023-24 season – which will likely play a significant role in their transfer ambition this summer.
Stellini’s side are locked in a battle with the likes of Liverpool, Newcastle and Man United for a top-four berth – and must start that quest with a win over Everton on Monday (3 April).
Also affecting potential summer deals is the uncertain future of talisman Harry Kane, who has been made a priority target for Man United.
Football Insider revealed on Monday (3 April) that Kane has told friends he won’t be signing a new Spurs deal amid a backdrop of chaos in north London.
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