Tottenham Hotspur has identified Sebastian Kehl as the leading candidate for their sporting director position, according to Florian Plettenberg, a journalist for Sky Sports Germany. Kehl, who recently departed from Borussia Dortmund after nearly four years, is recognized for his effective management and squad-building skills. Tottenham is seeking to replace former sporting director Fabio Paratici and hopes to have Kehl collaborate with current sporting director Johan Lange. The North London club is facing relegation threats after a disappointing season, which could affect Kehl's willingness to join. Under Kehl's leadership, Dortmund reached the final of the 2023-24 Champions League and narrowly missed the Bundesliga title in the 2022-23 season. With only five games left in the season, Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi is tasked with ensuring the team remains in the Premier League, starting with a crucial match against relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers this Saturday.