Julian Naglesmann and Brendan Rodgers early favourites with the bookies to replace Jose Mourinho after his ruthless Tottenham sacking… with Steven Gerrard and Masimilliano Allegri also in contention
RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann is the early favourite to become the new Tottenham boss after Jose Mourinho was ruthlessly axed on Monday.
According to Betfair, Nagelsmann leads the way with Leicester’s Brendan Rodgers second and Spurs hero Ledley King third.
Masimilliano Allegri is fourth on the list with Rangers manager and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard an eye-catching name in the running.
RB Leipzig’s Julian Nagelsmann is the early favourite to become the new Tottenham boss
Mourinho was unceremoniously dumped by Tottenham on Monday morning just days away from the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City.
Nagelsmann was linked with the Tottenham job last year before they eventually moved for the Portuguese boss.
It was reported in German media last week that Nagelsmann, 33, has a release clause worth £17m in his contract at Leipzig – news which might deter Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.
Leicester, meanwhile, would be eager not to lose manager Rodgers to a direct rival and one that they have usurped from contention for European places in recent season.
He too would likely command a hefty fee to remove from his deal at Leicester, where he has a contract that runs until 2025.
Ledley King is a surprise name linked to the vacancy but he has been coaching alongside Mourinho at Tottenham.