Tottenham contacted Ernesto Valverde a week ago about potentially replacing Jose Mourinho , it has been claimed. But, while that’s the case, Nuno Espirito Santo remains their top managerial target. However, journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed Spurs are locked in talks with Nuno over potentially taking over - and reached out to Valverde last week. “Nuno Espirito Santo was in Juventus list one year ago to replace Sarri,” he said on Twitter. “Fabio Paratici always appreciated him - Nuno was not even close to Tottenham job before Paratici’s arrival.

Source: Express June 25, 2021 11:26 UTC