Jose Mourinho has been appointed as the new Tottenham Hotspur boss following the dismissal of Mauricio Pochettino last night, and the Portuguese will face West Ham United on Saturday in his first game in charge of the North Londoners.

With Spurs languishing in 14th position in the Premier League table, the former Manchester United manager is expected to hit the ground running and deliver results instantly.

Chairman Daniel Levy will reportedly back Mourinho in January and going forward, and former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has urged him to make Gareth Bale his first signing at the club.

“What a signing it would be for the club. That would get him on side straight away. The fans would love that,” Redknapp told talkSPORT

“That would be an amazing move for him.”

“What a signing it would be.”