Tottenham coach closing in on first managerial role with club owned by Arsenal chief Stan Kroenke

Tottenham assistant manager Matt Wells is closing in on becoming the new boss of Colorado Rapids, talkSPORT understands.

Wells has never had a senior managerial role but is set to be on his way to the MLS to begin his career in charge on the touchline.

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The 37-year-old, who is currently a first-team coach under Thomas Frank, is on the brink of heading to Colorado.

The American outfit parted ways with ex-Manchester United coach Chris Armas in October and have been on the lookout for a new boss.

And it appears they have decided on Wells, who also worked under Ange Postecoglou at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

He has further coaching experience working alongside Scott Parker at Fulham, Bournemouth and Club Brugge.

It is reported that Colorado interviewed multiple candidates for the role, including some from the MLS and abroad.

But Wells was ‘aligned’ with the club’s transfer business, with that being a key part of their cohesive approach.

It means he will become one of the youngest coaches in the MLS, with Minnesota United boss Eric Ramsey the youngest at 34.

Should Wells leave as expected, it would see Frank lose one of his four first-team coaches just six months into his tenure in north London.

He is said to have had a hands-on approach in training under Postecoglou, before staying on at the club to join the Dane’s team.

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Arsenal connections

Tottenham coach Wells will be joining Colorado Rapids, who have a huge connection to Arsenal off the pitch.

The MLS side are owned by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment – the same company in charge of the Gunners.

It means Wells is sure to be in contract with Stan Kroenke, as he moves from the American chief’s bitter rival.

Colorado have further connections to Arsenal too, interviewing Jack Wilshere for the manager’s job in October 2023.

And on the pitch, they have Rob Holding among their ranks.

Ex-Gunners centre-back Holding has made six appearances for the club since joining from Crystal Palace in the summer.

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How did Colorado do last season?

Colorado Rapids just missed out on a place in the MLS Cup Play-Offs last campaign, finishing 11th in the Western Conference.

They won 11 and lost 15 of their 34 games, drawing eight matches.

By missing out on the Play-Offs, it was decided that manager Armas would not be returning for the next season.

And that surely means that for Wells, his main aim in the dugout will be to get Colorado back into the postseason.

This year’s champions were Inter Miami, as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and co. got their hands on silverware last weekend.