Report: Tottenham Hotspur to appoint Mauricio Pochettino or Frank de Boer

Tottenham Hotspur are ready to name either Mauricio Pochettino or Frank de Boer as their new manager this week, according to a report.

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has narrowed his shortlist down to the duo after ruling Roberto Mancini out of the race to replace Tim Sherwood at White Hart Lane.

Pochettino is the favourite over De Boer due to his proven pedigree in the Premier League, although Levy is said be impressed with the Dutchman's record in Eredivisie with Ajax, reports the Daily Mail.

Tottenham will play in the Europa League next season following their sixth-placed finish in the Premier League.