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Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly Tottenham’s preferred replacement for Jose Mourinho.

Jose Mourinho and Julian Nagelsmann are in the latest football gossip (Clive Rose/ Nick Potts/PA)

By PA Sport Staff

April 20 2021 06:16 AM

Fresh from Jose Mourinho’s sacking, reports of his possible replacement have already emerged. The Daily Mail says Spurs bosses have identified RB Leipzig’s 33-year-old German manager <strong>Julian Nagelsmann</strong> as the man to take over at Tottenham. According to the paper, Nagelsmann is open to the move, however freeing him from his current contract could cost Spurs up to £10million.

What the papers say

Staying with manager moves, The Sun says Crystal Palace have placed Patrick Vieira on their shortlist of options to succeed Roy Hodgson, should he depart Selhurst Park this summer. Citing The Athletic, the paper reports doubts are growing over Hodgson’s future with the Eagles as he nears the end of his contract. If he does depart, Arsenal great Vieira, who spent two years leading Nice, is believed to have worked his way into consideration for the role.

Tottenham may have to battle Wolves to secure Carlos Vinicius long term (Rui Vieira/PA)

The Sun says Spurs are set to face some strong competition in their pursuit to lock down Brazilian striker Carlos Vinicius. The 26-year-old joined Tottenham on loan from Benfica in October, with the North London side having the option to make the move permanent. However, Wolves have reportedly been in contact with Benfica as they look to strike a deal to see him at Molineux next term.

An impressive loan stint at West Brom has seen Arsenal inundated with interest for midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles. According to the Daily Mirror, Crystal Palace have joined Leeds and French club Monaco in monitoring the 23-year-old’s situation, with a potential summer transfer believed to be on the cards.

Social media round-up

Two Premier League clubs could hand Jose Mourinho one last hurrah in England https://t.co/jBCkJkUHNU pic.twitter.com/ZWbGZXFoCK
— Daily Star Sport (@DailyStar_Sport) April 19, 2021

Chelsea, Arsenal and Man City are reportedly chasing the Inter Milan striker labelled the 'next Ibrahimovic', Martin Satriano pic.twitter.com/B5ZAeZmX6n
— The Sun Football â½ (@TheSunFootball) April 19, 2021