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Tottenham turn to Paulo Fonseca - Jose Mourinho's predecessor at Roma - in a bid to end faltering search for a new manager, with Portuguese boss identified by new sporting director Fabio Paratici after failed moves for Conte, Nagelsmann and Rodgers

Daily Mail | June 9, 2021

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Tottenham have turned to Paulo Fonseca in their faltering search for a new manager.

The 48-year-old is the latest boss Spurs have spoken to in their bid to replace Jose Mourinho, who was sacked in April.

Sportsmail understands Fonseca is fully open to a Premier League move this summer after leaving Roma last season.

Tottenham are now pursuing former Roma boss Paulo Fonseca as their new manager
Tottenham have faltered in their search for a new manager since Jose Mourinho was sacked

Intriguingly, sources claim Fonseca was a contender to replace Steve Bruce at Newcastle if the failed Saudi takeover had gone through.

Talks with Fonseca are underway and said to be progressing positively, though there will be an air of caution with regards to Fonseca’s potential appointment at Tottenham.

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