Vincent Kompany ‘becomes the SHOCK leading candidate to take over as Tottenham boss’

Vincent Kompany has emerged a leading candidate to take over at Tottenham in the wake of Antonio Conte’s departure last week, according to reports.

Conte, who furiously criticised his players before the international break following Spurs’ disappointing 3-3 draw against relegation-threatened Southampton, left Tottenham by mutual consent last Sunday, leaving deputy Cristian Stellini in charge ahead of the team’s trip to Goodison Park this weekend.

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has already made contact with sacked Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann, who made way for Thomas Tuchel at the Allianz Arena last week, while ex-Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has also been linked with the job.

Former Spain head coach Luis Enrique, Fulham manager Marco Silva and Brentford boss Thomas Frank are believed to be on Levy’s radar as well.

However, according to The Sun, Kompany has emerged the leading contender for the Tottenham job, having impressed Levy during his superb campaign in charge of Championship leaders Burnley.

Antonio Conte left Tottenham by mutual consent last Sunday after his furious post-match rant

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy (pictured) is now on the hunt for a new manager – with Julian Nagelsmann, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Frank and Marco Silva all linked to the hot seat

The publication understands that, following Conte’s departure, the Belgian is interested in the Tottenham hot seat, which would mark a serious step in the young manager’s career, having only retired in the summer of 2020 as a player.

The Clarets, who take on Sunderland on Friday, have carved out a 13-point lead at the summit of the table and are on the cusp of securing their automatic promotion back to the Premier…