Fabio Paratici is close to returning to Tottenham Hotspur and has already started looking at Ange Postecoglou replacements.
Daniel Levy has been keen to get Paratici back and the Spurs chairman looks set to be granted his wish with the Italian director’s return now reportedly imminent.
FIFA banned Paratici for 30 months, but as of July, the former Juventus managing director can return to working in football in an official capacity.
AC Milan attempted to appoint Paratici, however, their deal for the Italian fell through and now the North London club are close to bringing him back.
The 52-year-old’s first task back at Tottenham is set to be replacing Ange Postecoglou, whose future is in doubt given Spurs’ poor Premier League form.
Fabio Paratici draws up four-man shortlist for Tottenham
Fabio Paratici has drawn up a four-man shortlist of replacements for Ange Postecoglou, who is expected to leave after the Europa League final, according to The Sun.
Paratici’s return to Tottenham is set to be confirmed imminently, but the Italian has already identified four candidates to replace the Australian.
| Manager | Current club | Age |
| Francesco Farioli | Ajax | 36 |
| Marco Silva | Fulham | 47 |
| Andoni Iraola | Bournemouth | 42 |
| Oliver Glasner | Crystal Palace | 50 |
Francesco Farioli, Marco Silva, Andoni Iraola and Oliver Glasner are on his list of contenders to take the job in North London.
But much is resting on the Europa League final, with either Champions League football or no European football at all on the line.
Farioli is an exciting young coach, although his Ajax team managed to lose the Eredivisie title in the closing stages of their final match of the season.
Silva and Iraola have both impressed with their clubs in the Premier League this season, meanwhile, Glasner has just won the FA Cup with Crystal Palace.
Other contenders to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham
Currently, former FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez remains out of work and the Spaniard could become a contender for the job.
Spurs would likely need to have Champions League football on offer to attract such a manager, but the La Liga title-winning coach could be a contender.
Inter Milan’s Simone Inzaghi is another potential candidate, however, the Italian is expected to remain at the San Siro, where he is enjoying much success.
