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Tottenham 'close to confirming Paulo Fonseca as their new manager'

Tottenham are close to confirming Paulo Fonseca as their new manager, according to reports.

The club failed to secure the services of Antonio Conte and Mauricio Pochettino after sacking Jose Mourinho in April.

However, Tottenham's new managing director of football Fabio Paratici says Fonseca is on the verge of signing a two-year deal.

Tottenham are close to confirming Paulo Fonseca as their new manager, according to reports

Tottenham are close to confirming Paulo Fonseca as their new manager, according to reports

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has been searching for a new manager for months now
Former Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho was sacked in April

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy sacked Jose Mourinho in April and has been searching since

According to BBC Sport, talks with the Portuguese manager started last week and have been 'edging towards a successful conclusion'.