Tottenham target Xabi Alonso as search for new manager continues

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has emerged as a target for Tottenham as they search for a new permanent manager.

Sky Sports News understands key figures at Spurs admire the former Liverpool midfielder, who took over at Bayer Leverkusen in October.

In that time he has led the German club from relegation contenders to sixth in the Bundesliga and the semi-finals of the Europa League where they will face Jose Mourinho's Roma.

Spurs are also impressed by Vincent Kompany, who has guided Burnley back into the Premier League as Championship winners this season.

Meanwhile, former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann, who has also been linked with a move to Chelsea, is another key name under discussion at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and remains in the running for the job.

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