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

Daily Mail | April 19, 2021

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

Brendan Rodgers is also linked to Spurs but has a contract that runs until 2025 at Leicester

NEXT MANAGER ODDS

Julian Nagelsmann 7/2

Brendan Rodgers 5/1

Ledley King 9/1

Massimiliano Allegri 10/1

Steven Gerrard 12/1

Scott Parker 12/1

Rafa Benitez 14/1

Nuno Espirito Santo 14/1

Gareth Southgate 16/1

Maurizio Sarri 16/1

Diego Simeone 20/1

Graham Potter 20/1

Roberto Martinez 20/1

Mauricio Pochettino 25/1

Tim Sherwood 100/1

Mourinho was unceremoniously dumped by Tottenham on Monday morning just six days away from the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley.