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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Daniel Levy could turn to Gareth Southgate"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-04-24T14:20:29Z"
modified: "2021-04-24T14:20:29Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Daniel Levy could turn to Gareth Southgate

**According to a report by Dean Jones, writing for [Eurosport](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/transfers/2020-2021/gareth-southgate-a-real-target-for-tottenham-julian-nagelsmann-first-choice-transfer-notebook_sto8286935/story.shtml), Tottenham and chairman Daniel Levy could turn to England national team coach Gareth Southgate as a genuine target if they do not land prime managerial target Julian Nagelsmann.**

Southgate, who guided England to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals in what was a memorable summer, has now emerged as a possible candidate for the Lilywhites as the list of possible appointments grows larger.

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### Spurs could turn to Southgate

The likes of Nagelsmann, Brendan Rodgers and Erik ten Hag are also viewed within Spurs as potential contenders for the job ([Eurosport](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/transfers/2020-2021/gareth-southgate-a-real-target-for-tottenham-julian-nagelsmann-first-choice-transfer-notebook_sto8286935/story.shtml)), but Jones believes that Southgate is likely to be targeted if a move for Nagelsmann fails.

Indeed, the factor motivating Spurs’ relatively new interest in the England boss is apparently the 50-year-old’s relationship with superstar striker Harry Kane. It is understood that the pair get on very well, which could benefit Tottenham during a time where they [want to convince the striker](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/12271200/harry-kane-tottenham-striker-expected-to-ask-to-leave-club-if-they-fail-to-qualify-for-champions-league) to stay in north London.

### Transfer Tavern take

Described as a manager possessing a ‘ruthless’ streak by defender John Stones ([Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/england-gareth-southgate-ruthless-streak-sign-good-manager-john-stones-b925861.html)), Southgate has also earned praise from Spurs legend Paul Gascoigne, who spoke of his pride in the Three Lions boss back in 2018 ([Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12016/11495688/england-squad-has-unbelievable-talent-says-paul-gascoigne)).

Gazza also lauded him for getting England to play football ‘the way it should be played’ – and we believe he is another credible dark horse among many.

Both him and Brighton manager Graham Potter have emerged recently as potentially eyebrow-raising names linked with the Tottenham gig, but both men should be considered as Nagelsmann alternatives given their [achievements](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41902664) over the last few seasons.

***In other news: What Mourinho told Tottenham players after sacking at Hotspur Way, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/tottenham-hotspur-jose-mourinho-told-home-truths-to-players-after-sacking/)***