Tottenham to review Jose Mourinho role, Brendan Rodgers an option

Daniel Levy always dreamed of having Jose Mourinho at Tottenham and also set his heart on taking Gareth Bale back to North London. But now he must weigh up whether he can continue with this vanity project.

Levy has been frustrated to see Dele Alli, one of this favourite players, alienated by Mourinho and is now watching a similar picture unfold with Bale, who he worked hard to bring back from Real Madrid.

Mourinho’s job is not in immediate danger, despite the side slipping down to ninth in the Premier League table, but sources say it is fair to say his position will be assessed as the season plays out. No action is expected before the end of this campaign but European qualification is vital to how Levy will view the future.

RB Leipzig head coach Julian Nagelsmann is being tipped as a candidate to succeed Mourinho, should he lose his job, but sources say Brendan Rodgers is also very likely to be considered if Levy looks for a new boss. Levy has tried, and failed, to talk him into taking the job before.

As he considers the big picture, Levy must also make a practical decision over Bale’s future. In a past article we revealed how Levy would be willing to keep him on beyond this season - and that remains the case in the right circumstances. However, it cannot be an emotional decision. Mourinho was never fussed about the signing of Bale and sources claim Levy is prepared to be more clear minded about potentially re-signing Bale when the time comes.

It’s a key time in the club’s history as they prepare for a Carabao Cup final and also look to tie up star players Son Heung-min and Harry Kane to new contracts. This is not quite the way Levy saw a Mourinho-Bale fantasy world playing out - let’s now see whether either remains at the club beyond this season.