The speculation from Italy linking Piero Ausilio with a move to Tottenham Hotspur shows no signs of slowing down.Ausilio has emerged as a candidate for the sporting director role at Tottenham after parting ways with Inter Milan at the end of the summer window.Reports from Italy have claimed over the last week that the experienced Italian director is in advanced talks regarding a move to Spurs, and the deal could be completed by Christmas.This was contradicted by The Sun’s Tom Barclay, who claimed that Tottenham sources have denied suggestions that Ausilio has been offered the sporting director role.Photo by Mattia Ozbot – Inter/Inter via Getty ImagesPiero Ausilio’s stance revealed as Roberto De Zerbi keen for Tottenham to appoint ItalianA new report in the print edition of TuttoSport (as relayed by Sport Witness) has now provided the latest on the 54-year-old’s future. The report says that Ausilio has been enjoying his time off and recharging his batteries after 28 years at the San Siro.The outlet claims that the former Inter sporting director is attracting interest from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal, but his preference is to move to England.Interestingly, it is revealed that former Spurs chairman Daniel Levy wanted to sign him in the past, and that Roberto De Zerbi is now keen on uniting with his compatriot at Hotspur Way.Agent close to De Zerbi is working on Ausilio’s move to SpursTuttoSport also suggest that a representative who is close to the Tottenham boss is the one working to finalise an agreement between Ausilio and the North London club.It is asserted that the two parties remain in ‘constant contact’ in an attempt to close the deal, with progress being made towards an agreement.The publication also points out that Ausilio has had dealings with the Tottenham hierarchy recently, having been key in the deal to take Djed Spence to Inter.READ MORE: Roberto De Zerbi reveals joke ‘homework’ he gave Tottenham squad this weekThe post Tottenham’s interest in Piero Ausilio dates back to Daniel Levy, but De Zerbi could be the key appeared first on Spurs Web.