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Tottenham legend Ledley King 'in talks to join Jose Mourinho's coaching staff' with analyst Ricardo Formosinho to leave at end of season... after manager hinted he would appoint someone with a 'history and connection to the club'

Ledley King is in talks with Tottenham's hierarchy about joining Jose Mourino's first team staff, according to reports.

King, 39, has been a club ambassador since retiring as a result of persistent knee injuries back in 2012 but is keen to work in a training ground capacity.

The former England international has already helped Mourinho by working with Tottenham's defenders during several training sessions.

Ledley King is in talks with Tottenham about a role within Jose Mourinho's first team staff
Mourinho is looking for a replacement for first team analyst Ricardo Formosinho ahead of exit
King has worked as a club ambassador since injury forced his retirement back in 2012

According to The Telegraph, It now seems likely he will join the Portuguese's first team staff in some capacity, potentially as as a replacement for departing analyst Ricardo Formosinho.