A Belgian journalist has named a winner in the battle between Spurs and West Ham for coveted manager target Vincent Kompany.
Speculation has been rife that West Ham will part ways with David Moyes this summer no matter what happens.
With bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur on the hunt for a new manager, several names have been linked with both jobs.
West Ham and Tottenham are said to have Mauricio Pochettino, Arne Slot, Brendan Rodgers and Vincent Kompany on their shortlists.
With Pochettino set for Chelsea, reports have abound that West Ham and Spurs have turned their attentions to Burnley boss Kompany.
Hammers and rivals Tottenham heavily linked with ‘progressive’ boss
The Belgian has just led Burnley back to the Premier League in swashbuckling style.
Kompany has caught the eye by revolutionising and quickly implementing a completely different and progressive style at Turf Moor.
Supporters say it is like chalk and cheese compared to the brand of football played by former Burnley boss Sean Dyche.
The Times claims West Ham and Spurs are eyeing a more progressive style themselves under a new manager.
So it is hardly surprising Kompany is being linked with a switch to Spurs and the London Stadium (Football League World).
Pundit Paul Merson has advised Kompany to leap at the chance to manage West Ham should David Sullivan come calling in the summer.
Belgian journalist names winner in battle between Spurs and West Ham for coveted manager target Vincent Kompany
A report from TEAMtalk last weekend claimed Kompany could replace Moyes at West Ham this summer.
And there was good news for the Hammers when German publication BILD claimed Tottenham were close to appointing Julian Nagelsmann.
But there has been an update from a very reliable source overnight.
A Belgian journalist has named a winner in the battle between Spurs and West Ham for coveted manager target Kompany.
Friend of Hammers News, Sacha Tavolieri, is a Belgian football expert and journalist.
Two’s Kompany, three’s a crowd
And he claims Tottenham have won the battle for Kompany, stating that Chelsea were also interested.
“The connection between Vincent Kompany and Tottenham is founded and was undertaken by the Wasserman agency in contact with Daniel Levy who likes his unifying profile and his brand image in England with a style of play that would suit Tottenham’s identity,” Tavolieri said.
“In case of arrival at Spurs, Vincent Kompany would arrive with his staff of seven people and a hand on the transfer window.
“For the moment, Kompany’s focus is on getting more than 100 points in Championship with Burnley. VK was Chelsea’s plan B if not Pochettino.”
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