Tottenham step up hunt for new sporting director and one target has a link to Pochettino

Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up their chase for a new sporting director, and two big names are part of their wishlist.

Fabio Paratici departed Tottenham just after the January transfer window to take over as Fiorentina’s head of football.

The Italian’s exit, just months after being appointed by Spurs, came as a shock to the supporters, leaving Johan Lange as the club’s only sporting director.

Lange has insisted that Tottenham have big ambitions for the summer, and...