Thomas Frank is fighting to save his job at Tottenham amid a very poor run of form, and he could be about to lose another player after Brennan Johnson.
Spurs languish 14th in the Premier League table with just one win in their last six matches, prompting fierce criticism from supporters and unrest within the squad.
Frank has won only 11 of his first 31 games in charge since replacing Ange Postecoglou last summer, with just four victories coming in the last 17 matches across all competitions.
They've also just been knocked out of the FA Cup third round after a 2-1 loss at home to Aston Villa, with a spirited second-half fight back not enough as Unai Emery's side clung on for the win.
Adding fuel to the fire, Frank has faced intense scrutiny after images emerged of him holding a cup with an Arsenal badge before the Bournemouth clash, further inflaming tensions with an already frustrated fanbase.
Supporters chanted "boring, boring Tottenham" during last week's goalless draw with Brentford, while players were booed off following the 1-1 stalemate against Sunderland.
The atmosphere turned toxic at the Vitality Stadium as travelling fans exchanged words with players after Antoine Semenyo's 95th-minute winner condemned Spurs to another damaging defeat.
According to Football Insider, while Tottenham's hierarchy are not rushing into a knee-jerk reaction, the manager needs to deliver positive results immediately or face the sack.
The pressure has been compounded by a mounting injury crisis. Mohammed Kudus faces at least two months on the sidelines with a quad injury, while Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, Destiny Udogie, James Maddison, Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski are all unavailable.
Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr have been away at the Africa Cup of Nations too, leaving Frank with a threadbare squad.
Club captain Cristian Romero added to the turmoil by appearing to criticise the hierarchy on social media following the Bournemouth defeat. Media sources also revealed unrest among the squad after Brennan Johnson was allowed to join Crystal Palace, with players questioning the direction of the club.
Despite the mounting pressure, Spurs chiefs remain prepared to give Frank more time. However, more poor results could prove the final straw.
In more positive news, the club completed their £13m signing of Santos left-back Souza this week, providing defensive reinforcement as Frank battles to turn around Tottenham's dismal campaign.
Radu Dragusin asks Tottenham to leave after Roma 'agreement'
Supporters were perhaps expecting a month of incomings rather than outgoings, but after their controversial sale of Johnson to Palace, defender Radu Dragusin could follow the Welshman.
The centre-back has spent the last year out with an ACL injury, only just returning to the squad, but Roma have been attempting to poach Dragusin away from N17 and back to Serie A.
Now, Fabrizio Romano confirms that Dragusin has asked Tottenham if he can go to Roma this month, with the defender already reaching an 'agreement'.
“Roma continue to work on Radu Dragusin, because Roma have had concrete contacts with Tottenham," Romano told his YouTube channel in Italian.
"The relationship is very good.
“The player has already said yes to Roma. Dragusin is ready to go to Roma. I was telling you in December to keep an eye on Roma and Fiorentina.
“Roma have arrived. Roma have arrived strongly. Roma have arrived with direct contact with Tottenham, with an agreement already made with the player.
“Dragusin has let Tottenham know that he would welcome a move to Roma, the opportunity to return to Italy after a long time out due to injury.”
The 23-year-old only joined Spurs from Genoa in a deal worth £27 million around two years ago, but now finds himself behind Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Kevin Danso in the pecking order.
Gian Piero Gasperini is now offering him a return to prominence in Italy, and an opportunity he is keen to grasp with both hands.