LUIS ENRIQUE has his mind on a Premier League switch, according to Napoli’s president.
Serie A champions Napoli need a new manager with Luciano Spalletti leaving.
Ex-Barcelona and Spain chief Luis Enrique, 53, has been one of the names mentioned for the vacancy.
He is also one of the bosses Tottenham have been considering for their own managerial post, along with the likes of Celtic chief Ange Postecoglou.
And Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis reckons the Spaniard is more keen on a switch to England.
De Laurentiis told Italian broadcaster Rai: “He is a great coach, he did really well at Barcelona but I think he prefers the Premier League.
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“We must remember that we are dealing with leagues that are more appealing than ours, like the English one.
“There are better offers there. I would tell him that he’d find better food here!”
If he does indeed move to Tottenham, one of his biggest tasks could be to persuade Harry Kane to stay at the club.
The Spurs striker, 29, grabbed two goals on the final day of the season at Leeds.
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That took his tally for the 2022-23 Premier League campaign to 30 and 213 overall as he continues to chase down Alan Shearer’s record.
However, where he will be playing his football next season still remains unclear with United and Real Madrid circling – especially as the striker enters the final year of his Tottenham contract.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
