Tottenham supporters have reacted with incredulity on social media after it emerged the club would be appointing Julian Nagelsmann this summer.
The club have been heavily linked with the 35-year-old since he was sacked by Bayern Munich at the start of last month, just days after Tottenham themselves parted company with Antonio Conte.
Viewed by many within the fanbase as the young, dynamic manager needed to rebuild the club both on and off the pitch, Nagelsmann had long been seen as the natural first choice.
However, on Friday night Mail Sport reported that the club were exploring other candidates with Nagelsmann not said to be viewed as the ideal option at this stage.