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Laurent Blanc has emerged as a shock candidate to challenge Andre Villas-Boas to become the next Tottenham manager.

MirrorFootball can reveal Spurs have explored Blanc’s contract situation with the French Football Federation, as chairman Daniel Levy seeks to replace sacked Harry Redknapp.

Former Chelsea boss Villas-Boas has made it known he is interested in the post and is being considered, while manager of the French national team Blanc is firmly in Tottenham’s thoughts and is understood to be keen on working in the Premier League.

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Former Schalke coach Ralf Rangnick has admirers within the White Hart Lane corridors of power while Wigan’s Roberto Martinez and Everton’s David Moyes have not been discounted.

Tottenham want a dynamic manager who will be able to work closely with highly-rated Tim Sherwood, who is set to earn a promotion for his good work as the club’s development coach.

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Blanc is currently away at Euro 2012 with France, where his team have so far secured a Group D draw with England and beat co-hosts Ukraine.

Under Blanc’s guidance, France have put together an unbeaten run of 23 games and are among the favourites to win the Euros.

But Blanc’s current deal with the French expires at the end of the Euros, which Tottenham have been made aware of, and the former Manchester United defender has made it clear he is open to offers.

“It’s always gratifying when big clubs are interested in you,” said Blanc. “I can sign elsewhere, before or during the Euros.

“I often hear it said that it’s the boss who decides whether or not to extend the contract of a player or a coach at the end of their contract, but people forget the employee can also decide for themselves.

“My intention is to carry on with the France team, but the fact remains, I have not extended my contract. If I get an exceptional offer, I could very well decide to leave for that club.”

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