In the wake of Antonio Conte’s departure from Tottenham last week, reports emerged that an unexpected managing talent could take over the White Hart Lane side. Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany appears to be the leading candidate to be the new Spurs manager.English outlet The Sun understands that the Belgian is interested in the Tottenham hot seat, which would mark a serious step in the young manager’s career, having only retired as a player in the summer of 2020.Conte, who furiously criticised his players before the international break following Spurs’ disappointing 3-3 draw against relegation-threatened Southampton, left Tottenham by mutual consent last Sunday, leaving deputy Cristian Stellini in charge ahead of the team’s trip to Goodison Park this weekend.Vincent Kompany is likely to be the next coach for Tottenham Hotspur. pic.twitter.com/14IrRxqdG8— Nana Kwesi Eshun (@_NanaCwesi_) March 22, 2023 Kompany has emerged the leading contender for the Tottenham job, having impressed Spurs supremo Daniel Levy during his superb campaign in charge of Championship leaders Burnley. It is reported that Levy has already made contact with sacked Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann, who made way for Thomas Tuchel at the Allianz Arena last week, while ex-Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has also been linked with the job.Former Spain head coach Luis Enrique, Fulham manager Marco Silva and Brentford boss Thomas Frank are also believed to be on Levy’s radar.##NAJAVA_MECA_7142310##But Kompany’s run with Burnley caught the attention of all interested in English football. The Manchester City legend managed to transform Burnley into a record-chasing Championship team despite losing the likes of Nick Pope, James Tarkowski, Ben Mee and Dwight McNeil last summer.The Clarets, who take on Sunderland on Friday, have carved out a 13-point lead at the summit of the table and are on the cusp of securing their automatic promotion back to the Premier League. Kompany’s side can clinch promotion by next weekend.Even if Kompany becomes the new Tottenham coach, Belgian’s former boss Pep Guardiola is sure that the 36-year-old will one day take over as head coach of Manchester City.
