Tottenham could ‘look at’ Roberto De Zerbi

Tottenham Hotspur could ‘look at’ Roberto De Zerbi to replace Antonio Conte as manager, Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge recently told GiveMeSport.

The Lowdown: De Zerbi targeted

Last month, Football Insider reported that Tottenham are ‘hugely impressed’ by De Zerbi as a result of the excellent impression he has made as Brighton & Hove Albion manager since replacing Graham Potter earlier this season.

The Seagulls boss could be a man in demand, with pundit Robbie Mustoe recently tipping West Ham United to make a move, although the Hammers’ current position in the Premier League table may deter him.

Prior to Potter’s recent turnaround at Chelsea, the Blues were also linked with the Italian, which goes to show just how well he has done during his very limited time managing in the Premier League.

The Latest: One to watch

In an interview with GiveMeSport, Bridge provided an update on who the Spurs hierarchy may target to replace Conte at the end of the season.

The reporter said:

“I personally had Brentford down for relegation this year when Christian Eriksen decided not to stay.

“I thought they were going to miss him, but they’ve been phenomenal this year. There will come a time when Frank will get an offer or an opportunity, whether it’s Tottenham though, I’m not so sure.

“I think if we’re looking at managers of a club of that size, I think Spurs will look more towards De Zerbi. Obviously, I think every so called Big Six club admires what Brighton do.

“You only have to look at Newcastle and who they’ve recruited from Brighton. They’re a club people really are aspiring to be, so I think maybe De Zerbi would be one to look at.”

The Verdict: Exciting news

Since his arrival in England, the 43-year-old coach has not been short of compliments from his peers, with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola lauding him for his ‘incredible’ style of play.

In the Brighton dugout, the Brescia-born tactician, who favours a 4-2-3-1 formation, has averaged 1.65 points per match to lead his side up to seventh in the Premier League table, while they are also through to the quarter-final stage of the FA Cup.

After building up his resume with the Seagulls, De Zerbi has proven he is ready to take the next step by moving to a club vying for the Champions League places, and he should be near the top of Fabio Paratici’s list of targets at the end of the season.