Murat Yakin lined up as new Tottenham boss

FC Basel manager Murat Yakin is a surprise option to take over as Tottenham's new manager. The former Swiss international is now a hot favourite to take over at White Hart Lane.

FC Basel manager Murat Yakin is a surprise option to take over as Tottenham's new manager. The former Swiss international is now a hot favourite to take over at White Hart Lane.With Spurs currently managerless having sacked Andre Villas-Boas this week, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy wants to install a new coach as soon as possible.According to Yakin himself, Tottenham have already contacted him regarding the vacant position and it is understood that the club are ready to offer the coach a four year deal.