Tottenham set to taste defeat in the race to hire coveted 52-year-old

Fabio Paratici looks set to join AC Milan instead of Tottenham Hotspur, with reports suggesting the final agreements could be reached within days.

Fabio Paratici, who left Spurs after being handed a worldwide football ban due to alleged financial irregularities at Juventus, is nearing the end of his suspension.

Despite his official departure, Paratici has remained in contact with Tottenham, even providing informal advice during transfer windows.

His strong relationship...