Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy sounds out Julian Nagelsmann about manager’s job

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has sounded out Julian Nagelsmann’s camp about their managerial job, talkSPORT understands.

The German coach was sacked by Bayern Munich last week and Spurs see him as a leading candidate to succeed Antonio Conte, who left the club on Sunday by mutual agreement.

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Spurs are waiting for an indication from the 35-year-old that he would be open to joining them before making any formal approach.

Nagelsmann isn’t the only manager being considered, with Levy an admirer of Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi.

The Italian has enjoyed a fine start to life on the south coast and has the Seagulls in the FA Cup semi-final and in contention for the Champions League places.

But Brighton are understood be relaxed about the situation and do not currently fear losing De Zerbi to their Premier League rivals.

Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino remains keen on returning to north London, but the Spurs hierarchy are said to be split over bringing the Argentine back.

Conte’s former assistant, Cristian Stellini, will take charge of Spurs until the end of the season, with Ryan Mason serving as his assistant.

Tottenham have tried hiring Nagelsmann before, in 2019, when looking to replace Pochettino.

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It is thought Nagelsmann is weighing up his options considering bigger jobs could become available, with Real Madrid a possibility if they part ways with Carlo Ancelotti.

The north Londoners, though, have been urged to appoint him as Conte’s successor by former boss Martin Jol.

Speaking to talkSPORT, the Dutchman said: “There are still one or two very good ones around. I think Nagelsmann, for example, is the best in Europe.

“He’s young, gifted, talented. He did well at Hoffenheim, he did well at RB Leipzig. He did very well with a smaller team, you know, and they didn’t have all the resources.

“There are a few guys on the market.”

Jol added: “I don’t want to give other clubs an idea, but I think Nagelsmann is the best. He’s a great manager.”

Nagelsmann’s availability has come as a shock to many after Bayern replaced him with Thomas Tuchel.

The young German guided the Bundesliga giants to the Champions League quarter-finals and second in the league.

But concerns over form and unrest in the dressing room saw the 35-year-old get relieved of his duties, which means Spurs might have a massive chance in the summer.