David Moyes is emerging as a contender to become Tottenham’s next manager but senior figures at the club are divided over his possible appointment following his dismal short reign at Manchester United.

Standard Sport understands chairman Daniel Levy remains a keen admirer of the 50-year-old Scot, having considered him to replace Harry Redknapp in 2012 before opting for Andre Villas-Boas.

Moyes was sacked by United on Tuesday after 10 months in charge at Old Trafford but is thought to be open to a quick return to management in a bid to restore his damaged reputation.

Spurs will replace Tim Sherwood this summer and are weighing up their options. A key factor is the financial implications of any appointment, with the club pressing ahead in their plans to build a new stadium.

Louis van Gaal has been considered the front-runner for some time and Spurs would not have to pay any compensation to sign the Dutchman because he will be a free agent after the World Cup when his contract ends with Holland.

However, it is thought Van Gaal would command a much bigger salary than Moyes and Spurs are mindful of making a large financial commitment at a time when stadium expansion costs will rise considerably.

Moyes has worked within a limited budget at Everton and has a track record prior to his time at United of extracting excellent value from the transfer market. Once his compensation package is agreed with United, the Scot will be available to join another club for nothing.

Van Gaal’s CV is striking but he is considered an egotistical character by many within the game and the dignity with which Moyes conducted himself throughout his ordeal at Old Trafford has impressed some in north London.

There is also a concern at Spurs that they are behind United in the pecking order of selecting a new manager — Van Gaal would prefer a move to the Premier League champions and Spurs do not want to be kept waiting or be seen as a back-up option to prospective candidates.

Bookmakers this morning slashed the odds on Moyes ending up at White Hart Lane. However, it is believed that there is not universal support for a pursuit of Moyes among the Tottenham hierarchy. Some are concerned that he was unable to keep United in the top four, while Roberto Martinez’s impressive first season at Goodison Park has cast further doubt on Moyes’s own ability to deliver Champions League football.

There are also reservations over Moyes’s conservative brand of football, which attracted much criticism at United. Other possible alternatives include Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino, who has just one year left on his current deal, and Rafa Benitez, who is thought to be keen on returning to the Premier League and is currently stalling over signing a new deal at Napoli.

Martinez offered words of support for Moyes. “There has been a lot of talk over the matter,” he said.

The 10 Manchester United defeats that cost David Moyes his job 10 show all The 10 Manchester United defeats that cost David Moyes his job 1/10 Everton 2 Man Utd 0 (April 20) Moyes was booed on his return to Goodison Park and his players did little to improve his mood, producing an abject display as goals from Leighton Baines and Kevin Mirallas ended the visitors hopes of Champions League qualification. 2/10 Bayern Munich 3 Man Utd 1 (April 9) United were comfortably second best throughout both legs of their quarter-final against the European champions. After having to overturn a 2-0 first-leg loss to Olympiacos in Greece in the previous round, United took the lead at the Allianz Arena through Patrice Evra's stunning strike. But the lead lasted just 22 seconds as Mario Mandzukic levelled and goals from Thomas Muller and Arjen Robben settled the tie. 3/10 Man Utd 0 Man City 3, (March 25) United were again completely outclassed by their local neighbours from the moment Edin Dzeko put the visitors in front inside the first minute. Moyes' side never truly threatened City, who registered further goals from Dzeko and Toure. Defeat effectively ended United's hopes of a late Champions League surge and left them in danger of missing out on the top six altogether. 4/10 Man Utd 0 Liverpool 3 (March 16) Liverpool completed the double over United for the fourth time in the Premier League. Steven Gerrard scored two penalties and missed a third, before Luis Suarez scored late on for a team who finished 28 points behind the champions in 2012-13. 5/10 Man Utd 2 Sunderland 1 (January 22) United's season of woe hit new depths as they were knocked out by relegation-haunted Sunderland. Jonny Evans scored to level the tie at 2-2 on aggregate to force extra-time, before David De Gea fumbled Phil Bardsley's shot into his own net. Javier Hernandez struck for the home side with 120 minutes on the clock - but Sunderland edged a terrible penalty shoot-out, scoring two of the three spot-kicks converted. 6/10 Chelsea 3 Man Utd 1 9January 19) A comprehensive defeat at Stamford Bridge all but ended United's Premier League title hopes, leaving them 14 points off pacesetters Arsenal. Captain Nemanja Vidic was sent off for a high lunge on Eden Hazard. 7/10 Man Utd 1 Swansea 2 (January 5) This one appeared to be heading to a replay until a Wilfried Bony header after 90 minutes gave Swansea their first ever win at Old Trafford. It was United's second defeat in four days after Tottenham had beaten them 2-1 in the Premier League. Fabio's red card for a reckless challenge on Jose Canas capped another bad day for the hosts. 8/10 Man Utd 0 Newcastle 1 (December 7) United suffered their second home defeat in four days as Yohan Cabaye secured victory for the visitors - their first at Old Trafford since 1972 - after Moyes' hold team had come back to haunt him with a 1-0 win, courtesy of Bryan Oviedo's late strike 9/10 Man Utd 1 West Brom 2 (September 28) A superb Morgan Amalfitano run and chip had United rattled before Rooney's free-kick found the back of Boaz Myhill's net. Youngster Saido Berahino struck after 67 minutes to give the Baggies their first win at Old Trafford since 1978 - and ensure a worst start to a league campaign in 24 years for United. 10/10 Man City 4 Man Utd 1 (September 22) United were swept away in emphatic fashion as City ruthlessly exposed the gulf in class between the two teams. The hosts led 2-0 at half-time thanks to Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero, before two more inside five minutes of the restart all but sealed victory for Manuel Pellegrini's men. A late consolation from Wayne Rooney did little to comfort United. 1/10 Everton 2 Man Utd 0 (April 20) Moyes was booed on his return to Goodison Park and his players did little to improve his mood, producing an abject display as goals from Leighton Baines and Kevin Mirallas ended the visitors hopes of Champions League qualification. 2/10 Bayern Munich 3 Man Utd 1 (April 9) United were comfortably second best throughout both legs of their quarter-final against the European champions. After having to overturn a 2-0 first-leg loss to Olympiacos in Greece in the previous round, United took the lead at the Allianz Arena through Patrice Evra's stunning strike. But the lead lasted just 22 seconds as Mario Mandzukic levelled and goals from Thomas Muller and Arjen Robben settled the tie. 3/10 Man Utd 0 Man City 3, (March 25) United were again completely outclassed by their local neighbours from the moment Edin Dzeko put the visitors in front inside the first minute. Moyes' side never truly threatened City, who registered further goals from Dzeko and Toure. Defeat effectively ended United's hopes of a late Champions League surge and left them in danger of missing out on the top six altogether. 4/10 Man Utd 0 Liverpool 3 (March 16) Liverpool completed the double over United for the fourth time in the Premier League. Steven Gerrard scored two penalties and missed a third, before Luis Suarez scored late on for a team who finished 28 points behind the champions in 2012-13. 5/10 Man Utd 2 Sunderland 1 (January 22) United's season of woe hit new depths as they were knocked out by relegation-haunted Sunderland. Jonny Evans scored to level the tie at 2-2 on aggregate to force extra-time, before David De Gea fumbled Phil Bardsley's shot into his own net. Javier Hernandez struck for the home side with 120 minutes on the clock - but Sunderland edged a terrible penalty shoot-out, scoring two of the three spot-kicks converted. 6/10 Chelsea 3 Man Utd 1 9January 19) A comprehensive defeat at Stamford Bridge all but ended United's Premier League title hopes, leaving them 14 points off pacesetters Arsenal. Captain Nemanja Vidic was sent off for a high lunge on Eden Hazard. 7/10 Man Utd 1 Swansea 2 (January 5) This one appeared to be heading to a replay until a Wilfried Bony header after 90 minutes gave Swansea their first ever win at Old Trafford. It was United's second defeat in four days after Tottenham had beaten them 2-1 in the Premier League. Fabio's red card for a reckless challenge on Jose Canas capped another bad day for the hosts. 8/10 Man Utd 0 Newcastle 1 (December 7) United suffered their second home defeat in four days as Yohan Cabaye secured victory for the visitors - their first at Old Trafford since 1972 - after Moyes' hold team had come back to haunt him with a 1-0 win, courtesy of Bryan Oviedo's late strike 9/10 Man Utd 1 West Brom 2 (September 28) A superb Morgan Amalfitano run and chip had United rattled before Rooney's free-kick found the back of Boaz Myhill's net. Youngster Saido Berahino struck after 67 minutes to give the Baggies their first win at Old Trafford since 1978 - and ensure a worst start to a league campaign in 24 years for United. 10/10 Man City 4 Man Utd 1 (September 22) United were swept away in emphatic fashion as City ruthlessly exposed the gulf in class between the two teams. The hosts led 2-0 at half-time thanks to Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero, before two more inside five minutes of the restart all but sealed victory for Manuel Pellegrini's men. A late consolation from Wayne Rooney did little to comfort United.

“It is not a nice situation when a manager loses his job. We know Moyes will look forward to the next football chapter and the next experience.

“He is a strong man with a winning mentality and I am sure he will bounce back straight away.

“He has ensured he will be ready to get into another job as quick as he can. He won’t have the lack of opportunities.”