Tottenham's move to appoint Paulo Fonseca as their new manager 'is on the brink of collapse' after talks reportedly broke down over money.
His appointment seemed imminent with his contract verbally agreed but now reports in Italy suggest Spurs are unwilling to stretch to Fonseca's pay demands.
Instead, the north London club will turn their attention to Gennaro Gattuso, who sensationally quit Fiorentina this week after just 23 days in charge.
It means Daniel Levy will have to restart Tottenham's increasingly desperate search for Jose Mourinho's full-time successor.