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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Paul Robinson drops Nuno Espirito Santo claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-06-24T14:10:16Z"
modified: "2021-06-24T14:10:16Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Paul Robinson drops Nuno Espirito Santo claim

**Speaking to[Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/robinson-baffled-by-nuno-espirito-santo-update-emerging-from-tottenham-source/), pundit and Sky Sports regular Paul Robinson has dropped a claim involving Nuno Espirito Santo as Tottenham Hotspur allegedly eye him as a candidate.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs eyeing Nuno…

After failed Tottenham talks for Mauricio Pochettino, Antonio Conte, Paulo Fonseca and Gennaro Gattuso, the Lilywhites have turned their focus to other targets.

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Some names from the [original shortlist](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/tottenham-next-manager-inzaghi-rodgers-20563675) have reappeared, like [Brighton boss Graham Potter](https://twitter.com/Glongari/status/1407436856757784578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1407436856757784578%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsportslens.com%2Ftottenham-hotspur-have-had-positive-first-contacts-with-brighton-boss-graham-potter%2F366615%2F) for example, but names like Nuno are now being considered with Tottenham’s options growing thin.

Indeed,[Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-tottenham-line-up-surprise-nuno-talks-in-new-manager-twist/) recently claimed that Spurs have now turned to the 47-year-old as a candidate as they plot talks behind the scenes.

### The Latest: Robinson shares what he’s heard…

Speaking to [Football Insider,](https://www.footballinsider247.com/robinson-baffled-by-nuno-espirito-santo-update-emerging-from-tottenham-source/) in reaction to this development, former Spurs keeper and Sky regular Robinson has made a claim involving Nuno from his ‘sources’.

[Spurs latest updates!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/spurs-latest-updates-2/)

Apparently, the Portuguese could demand as much as 15-20 backroom staff for the manager’s job.

“He has held talks with Crystal Palace and Everton as well but that has fallen through so something isn’t right there,” explained the ex-England international.

“I heard from my sources that he wants 15 or 20 backroom staff members coming with him but I cannot see that happening at Spurs because Daniel will not want to do that because it will be very expensive.

“There is a particular structure now at Spurs with Paratici coming in. If he wasn’t succeeding at Wolves, why would Tottenham turn to him?”

### The Verdict: Intriguing claim…

This information that Nuno could demand a plethora of staff comes as intriguing, especially when you consider the differences Tottenham had with Conte in [regards to backroom numbers.](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1400574211194769412)

Lauded as a ‘fantastic’ boss by Eygpt international Hassan ‘Kouka’ Ahmed ([BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51962924)), who worked with him at Rio Ave, Spurs must still carefully consider Nuno despite the Robinson reveal.

Tottenham are running out of time with non-international players set to return for pre-season training as soon as July 5 and chairman Daniel Levy simply must make a decision soon.

***In other news: ‘Tottenham have renewed their interest’…Sky Sports reporter shares news coming out of N17, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-sky-sports-reporter-shares-news-involving-max-aarons/)***