Currently preparing for the World Cup as manager of the Russian national team, it may seem unlikely that he would take the post.

However his close links with Tottenham's director of football, Franco Baldini, means there is a certain logic to why he is currently one of the favourites.

In an ironic twist Capello was at White Hart Lane yesterday, further fuelling the rumours.

The Premier League may well hold an appeal to the former England boss.

The big question mark for me is would he leave Russia now? Next summer, after the World Cup, may be more likely, but will the opening still be there at that time or will Levy place a caretaker in charge until then?

There is a lot of people mentioning Hoddle.

A legend as a player, he had an unsuccessful spell in the Tottenham hot-seat over ten years ago which would make it a strange decision if Levy was to go back to him.

Nonetheless, Hoddle does know the club inside out and does like to play football in the way Spurs fans want.

He has been out of a job since 2006, but he may consider he has unfinished business at White Hart Lane.

Despite his Spurs connections, I think this is more of a long shot than the bookies. However, you wouldn't count it out!

Currently a member of the Spurs backroom staff, there are many people who believe he will be promoted, despite his lack of managerial experience.

He is said to be a very good coach and does seem to be liked by Levy.

He also knows the squad inside out and it would seem he will take charge of Tottenham's Capital One Cup tie against West Ham.

It would be a brave decision to make him the permanent boss, but it is much more believable he will be installed as caretaker until the end of the season.

Good results in the West Ham game and Southampton match, if he's still there, may make that even more likely.

He is due to take over at Holland after the World Cup, but that leaves him free to the summer.

If you remember, he came in and did a great job for Chelsea after Phil Scolari's sacking, so will the Dutchman become the caretaker?

It's possible although will he want to work at another London club is another question.

The bookmakers have him in the top six, but don't seem convinced.

I've got to say I think it's unlikely, but it would be a no pressure situation for him and can only enhance his reputation further.

Watch this space.

Currently one of the favourites, he has done a great job at Swansea and would bring the style of football Tottenham fans will crave.

However, the compensation to attract him from South Wales may be too much for Daniel Levy even though there are rumours of a £5m release-clause.

He is still fairly young in managerial terms, but he has enjoyed some relative success and the league cup win at Swansea was impressive.

I'm unsure about Laudrup, but there is no doubting he has Swansea playing good football. Could he translate it to Tottenham?

A bit of an outsider, but currently in the top six in the betting stakes.

The former Barcelona and Rangers man has worked his way through the coaching set-up at Ajax. Since taking over in December 2010, he has three Eredivisie titles.

Another who plays football in 'the Spurs way', but is he too green for a shot at the Premier League.

May be only one way to find out.