Belgium coach Roberto Martinez was a candidate for the Tottenham before they went with Jose Mourinho, it has been revealed.
The Daily Star says Martinez was ready to leave Belgium to take over at Tottenham after Mauricio Pochettino was sacked and Daniel Levy considered a move for the Spaniard.
The former Swansea, Wigan and Everton boss has been in charge of the Belgium national side since August 2016 and led them to a third place finish at the 2018 World Cup, but was willing to leave just after qualifying for Euro 2020.
The 46-year-old made his interest in the position known after Pochettino's exit, but talks were never held.
Jose Mourinho was appointed on Wednesday and managed to secure a 3-2 win over West Ham on Saturday, with Martinez having missed out on the position even though Levy is a fan.
But the interest went no further as he secured his main target.
