EDDIE HOWE will shoot to the top of Tottenham’s managerial hit-list if Amanda Staveley and her money men invest in the North Londoners.
The Newcastle gaffer is also strongly fancied within the FA as they look to find a permanent successor to Gareth Southgate.
But Wembley chiefs are unwilling to pay compensation and Howe’s long-term contract — believed to run to 2027 — would involve a huge compensation bill.
Former Toon co-owner Staveley and her mega-rich backers are keen to take a stake in Spurs and she is a massive fan of former Bournemouth boss Howe.
He would top her wish list if things do not improve for Ange Postecoglou after a stuttering start to life in N17.
The projected buy-in by Staveley and Co is taking some time to happen and that project still appears weeks from completion.
But Howe could be a wanted man by both club and country.
England technical director John McDermott is keen on Howe for the national post because of his playing style and experience.
Howe, 46, is thought to consider himself too young for that job, especially as he still enjoys club football so much.
He would also cost a fortune to appoint with salary demands and Toon compensation to work against him in the FA’s equation.
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But with the FA yet to commit to Lee Carsley on a permanent basis that door will remain open for him.
Newcastle are seventh in the early Premier League table.
Last time out they drew 0-0 with Everton at Goodison Park.
Tottenham, meanwhile, are ninth under Ange Postecoglou.
They were beaten 3-2 by Brighton prior to the international break, having gone into the match on the South Coast on a five-game winning streak.