TOTTENHAM are considering a move for RB Leipzig's highly-rated coach Julian Nagelsmann if Mauricio Pochettino receives the axe, according to reports.

Bournemouth's Eddie Howe and current Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti are also on chairman Daniel Levy's shortlist.

Despite guiding Spurs to the Champions League final last season, Pochettino is under serious pressure following a difficult start to the season.

The 47-year-old has overseen just 25 points from the last 24 matches and they currently sit 14th in the Premier League.

There are also rumours of a rift with Levy over a lack of transfer activity in the summer.

The only thing stopping Levy from sacking Pochettino after over five years in charge is the £12.5million payout he'll have to fork out in compensation. 

But according to the Times, a contingency plan is already in place and at the top of their shortlist is Nagelsmann.

The 32-year-old German worked wonders with Hoffenheim before taking over as Leipzig coach where they currently sit second in the Bundesliga.

He jumped into management with Hoffenheim aged just 28, ensured survival and then qualified for the Champions League the following season.

Nagelsmann also fits the managerial requirements that Levy prefers as a young, talented coach with a new and exciting philosophy.

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