Tottenham are considering ex-RB Leipzig head coach Marco Rose as their next manager, talkSPORT understands.
The 49-year-old was sacked by Leipzig last March after two-and-a-half years in charge and is believed to be keen on a move to the Premier League.
Marco Rose has emerged as a contender to the vacant managerial position at Tottenham
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Marco Rose has emerged as a contender to the vacant managerial position at TottenhamCredit: Getty
It would have been a painful decision for Red Bull's head of global football Jurgen Klopp.
The former Liverpool boss managed Rose at Mainz from between 2002-2008.
Rose, who has also managed Borussia Dortmund, guided Leipzig to German Cup success in 2023.
Spurs' summer signing Xavi Simons produced arguably his best career form under the German tactician - scoring 18 goals and providing 22 assists in 68 games across all competitions.
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And he could now be reunited with Rose at Spurs, with the club on the lookout for a new manager following Thomas Frank's sacking.
Rose's relationship with Klopp
Rose, who has worked under the Red Bull football umbrella with both RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig, has a storied history with Klopp dating back to their playing days.
The former Liverpool boss signed Rose for Mainz in 2002 before going on to make almost 200 appearances for the German club.
Rose, a defender in his playing days, played a key role in Mainz's promotion-winning season under Klopp.
Ironically, Rose’s sacking as Leipzig boss almost a year ago marked the first sacking of Klopp's reign at Red Bull.
Rose has spoken publicly about his relationship with Klopp and the impact he has had on his managerial career so far.
"I spent a lot of years under 'Kloppo', and it was a great time," Rose said.
"He shaped all of us. We picked up a few things in terms of football, but above all, it was the way he was with people [that was influential].
"Maybe there are a few coaching parallels with me and Jurgen, but I've also found my own style."
Rose has a distinct playing style based on hard work and intensity which falls in the mould of Klopp.
Tottenham fans have been left frustrated by the contrast in playing styles introduced by the previous two manager's Ange Postecoglou and Frank.
The Australian's all-out swashbuckling approach was replaced with Frank conservative style with neither having helped Tottenham reach the heights expected.
Discussing his own philosophy, Rose told the Bundesliga's official website: "We want to be very active working against the ball when we lose possession, lots of sprinting.
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"We want to win the ball high up the pitch and have a short path to goal.
"And when we have the ball ourselves, we want to play well; we don't want to punt high balls up the pitch, but be quick and dynamic getting forward."