Tottenham may have to fight Saudi club to land new top manager target
A Premier League manager, who is high on Tottenham’s wishlist to replace Ange Postecoglou this summer, is attracting interest from a Saudi Pro League club and may receive a life-changing financial offer.
Some outlets have reported over recent weeks that Tottenham are expected to turn their attention to Marco Silva after learning that their top managerial target, Andoni Iraola, is leaning towards staying at Bournemouth.
According to a recent report by Football Insider, Silva is open to taking the Spurs job this summer, with the Portuguese coach thought to be looking for a new challenge after four years in Craven Cottage.
It has been revealed that Silva’s contract has a £8m release clause, which means that any interested club need not negotiate with Fulham if they are prepared to pay the fee.
Marco Silva emerges as a top target for Al Hilal
Sky Sports have now revealed that Al Hilal are prioritising a move for the Fulham head coach, having identified him as the man to replace the recently sacked Jorge Jesus.
However, the report says that Silva is not considering making the jump to the Middle East at the moment and is happy in the Premier League.
It is revealed that Al-Hilal offered the former Everton boss a two-year deal worth £40m two years ago, which he rejected. While there remains a possibility of the Saudi club making a similar eye-watering offer this time, it is thought that he is not thinking about leaving England right now.
Interestingly, Sky Sports do not just reference Tottenham’s interest but actually asserts that Marco Silva is now ‘one of the favourites to become the Tottenham Hotspur head coach’ if the North London club decide to part ways with Postecoglou.
Fulham’s latest move suggests they fear losing Silva
The Portuguese coach has one year left on his contract, but it does not appear as if the West London club are confident he will see it out.
Just a couple of days ago, it emerged that Fulham have started looking for a potential replacement for Silva.
The report claimed that the Cottagers are considering an approach for Sheffield Wednesday’s Danny Rohl, which is perhaps a clear indication that they fear losing their manager at the end of the season.
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