Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy remains keen on Julian Nagelsmann.
With Cristian Stellini holding the position as caretaker manager to the end of the season, Levy is still seeking a permanent replacement for former manager Antonio Conte.
Spurs ideally want a young coach who plays open, progressive football and Nagelsmann fits the bill.
The German is available after his dismissal by Bayern Munich, though he wants to wait until the summer before making a decision over his next move.
The Times says Nagelsmann remains Spurs' favoured choice as he ticks multiple boxes for Levy in north London.
Levy previously made an attempt for Nagelsmann when he was leaving RB Leipzig for Bayern.