Niko Kovac has surely already hinted at Tottenham appointment after fresh contact made
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Tottenham have already made contact with Dortmund over Kovac’s availability, and that has set the cogs in motion for them to potentially step up their interest and work towards an appointment. ⚫️🟡 Despite the result on Wednesday, Borussia Dortmund still wants to keep Niko Kovac as head coach until 2027. (Bild)However, Tottenham and Manchester United have inquired about the Croatian this season. pic.twitter.com/2y8cHokawy— Get German Football News (@GGFN_) February 27, 2026 View Tweet Read More: Man United make contact for Niko Kovac appointment amid ‘financial drama’Niko Kovac would surely accept Tottenham job after ‘positive light’ commentDortmund’s exit from the Champions League earlier this week has cast doubt on Kovac’s future, amid enquiries from Spurs and Manchester United.
Spurs and United both view the 54-year-old as a target for their vacant positions, and Kovac would surely jump at the chance to take the reins in North London if his previous comments are anything to go by. Credit: Getty ImagesIt remains to be seen whether he will get the chance to take the Spurs job, but Kovac has already hinted that it would be something he would be open to.
Read More: Keith Wyness: Michael Carrick is ‘nailed on’ to be named permanent Man United managerHere’s why Spurs hold an edge over Man United for Kovac dealFormer Everton and Aston Villa chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider earlier this week that interim boss Michael Carrick is “nailed on” to get the United job on a full-time basis if he secures Champions League qualification. It looks increasingly likely that the interim will achieve the goal set out for him at the end of the season, and if that proves to be the case, then United will not need to take their interest in Kovac any further.For all the latest news on Kovac and Spurs’ other managerial targets, check out the dedicated coverage on Tottenham News.