© Provided by Transfer Tavernjulian nagelsmann tipped as man city heir for pep guardiola
According to a report by journalist Nicolo Schira, writing on Twitter, Tottenham Hotspur and chairman Daniel Levy have already made an approach to RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann amid growing pressure on Lilywhites manager Jose Mourinho.
Indeed, as per the reporter, the 33-year-old has been 'contacted by Tottenham' over the 'last weeks' - with Serie A giants AS Roma also making an approach for Nagelsmann.
Nagelsmann contact made by Tottenham
The German has been heavily linked with a possible Spurs appointment if Mourinho is indeed shown the door as other outlets claim he is one of the top candidates on Levy's shortlist (Daily Record).
Other names linked in the press include Brendan Rodgers, and more recently, Maurizio Sarri - but Schira has now shared news of Tottenham's recent contact with Nagelsmann as Bundesliga side Bayern Munich also contemplate a move.
It is claimed by the journalist that Bayern 'will choose' the exciting Leipzig coach when current boss Hans-Dieter Flick replaces Joachim Low at the helm of the German national team.
Nagelsmann is also apparently 'waiting' for the German giants, but that allegedly hasn't stopped Spurs from making an approach in the last weeks according to Schira.
Transfer Tavern take
Leipzig starlet Tyler Adams, speaking to ESPN recently (via Bundesliga), heralded his manager as a 'fearless coach' - meanwhile goalkeeper turned journalist Lutz Pfannenstiel dubbed Nagelsmann the 'most exciting coaching talent in Europe' (DAZN).
Still in contention for a league title this season, Nagelsmann has arguably worked wonders with this RB side and it's little wonder he is on the managerial radar of clubs across Europe.
Without a doubt, in our opinion, he should be the number one coaching target for Levy if Mourinho is given his marching orders.
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