Andre Villas-Boas is edging closer to enter White Heart Lane.

Sports bookies slashed betting odds for the former Chelsea boss from 7.50 to 2.88 with Bet365 following news broke out that the Portuguese is interested in the vacancy.

According to Daily Mail, Villas-Boas and Ralf Rangnick are the two final names shortlisted to replace Harry Redknapp.

Best odds for Ralf Rangnick is 17.00 with Betfred

Everton manager David Moyes was the strongest candidate early the week but has since fallen behind alongside with Roberto Martinez at 5.50 with BetVictor.

It's understood that Tottenham are reluctance to pay out hefty compensate figures which sees free agent Villas-Boas as the best replacement.