Tottenham and Roberto Martinez are continuing talks this week as they search to replace Jose Mourinho progresses. The Spaniard, who has guided Belgium to the top spot in FIFA’s world rankings, has told friends he is looking forward to returning to club management after this summer’s European Championships. Reports suggest other candidates still on Tottenham’s shortlist include Brighton boss Graham Potter and former RB Leipzig boss Ralf Rangnick. Martinez has admirers across north London at Arsenal and was linked with a move to the Emirates before Mikel Arteta’s appointment in December 2019. Ryan Mason has been in charge on an interim basis at Tottenham since Mourinho’s departure in April, with Spurs having finished in seventh to pip Arsenal on the final day to qualify for UEFA’s new Europa Conference League in 2021/22.
