According to a report by Italian news outlet Corriere Fiorentino, via Sport Witness, Tottenham Hotspur are 'in the lead' to appoint SS Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi.
The Lowdown: Spurs eyeing Inzaghi
Previous reports from Italy have touted Spurs with a strong interest in Inzaghi's appointment, with newspaper Il Tempo (via Sport Witness) most recently claiming that he is 'listening' to offers from a host of clubs amid the speculation surrounding his future in Rome.
This includes both Tottenham and Leicester City, who busted busted many a bet365 bonus by missing out on Champions League qualification this season, as the Premier League clubs allegedly interested and links to the Lilywhites can be traced back as far as the beginning of this month.
Closer to the home, a report by the Daily Star indicated that Spurs and chairman Daniel Levy 'could turn' to Inzaghi as an option to replace Jose Mourinho - coming two years after an alleged 'desperate attempt' to hire the 45-year-old before the arrival of the special one.
The Latest: Spurs now in pole position...
Bringing the latest claim, another regional Italian news outlet.
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Indeed, Corriere Fiorentino (via Sport Witness) believe that Spurs are now 'in the lead' to appoint Inzaghi with 'various very important clubs' also in the chase.
Levy leading the race for his signature is apparently repeated twice in this printed report as Corriere Fiorentino appear adamant that Tottenham are now favourites.
The Verdict: Fantastic candidate...
Even though you could argue he isn't the 'attack-minded' manager Spurs have been most touted to hire, he certainly has his credentials with a number of players heaping praise on Inzaghi.
Lazio midfielder Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro, in an interview with beIN SPORTS recently (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), lauded the Italian as an 'excellent coach' and 'best' manager he has ever worked under.
Meanwhile, striker Ciro Immobile even compared the former international to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp - explaining how the pair are 'very similar' due to their 'motivational skills' (Er Faina on Instagram Live via Football Italia).
As well as this, Inzaghi's numbers are solid, having acquired 191 career wins over his managerial career to date with 628 points on the board and an impressive average of 1.86 points per match (Transfermarkt).
It's clear Spurs could do far worse as Levy aims to commence a brand new era in north London.
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