Xabi Alonso could take over at Tottenham

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has become a priority candidate for the position of Tottenham coach, De Telegraaf reports.

Xabi Alonso, Getty Images

Tottenham president Daniel Levy believes that the team needs a big-name coach to break the trophy drought. According to Levy, Alonso's career as a player in the top European clubs makes him a good option. The London club also believes that reaching the Europa League semi-finals in the first season is a significant achievement.