After Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest before the international break, the hierarchy have been left with a huge decision to make over the future of Igor Tudor.
The Croatian was brought into the club to provide a needed upturn in results in the Premier League, but the 47-year-old has so far been unable to claim a single win in any of his five league outings.
The loss against the relegation rivals on home soil has only increased the pressure on the manager, who’s also having to deal with the tragic passing of his father in recent days.
It’s currently unclear which way the Lilywhites hierarchy will lean with their decision, but it’s understandable that, given the looming threat of relegation, a choice needs to be made swiftly.
Despite the lack of clarity on the current managerial situation, numerous potential names have been mentioned over the last few days in regard to replacing the current temporary boss.
Former PL boss now wants the Spurs manager job
In recent days, former Brighton and Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi has once again been touted with the possibility of taking the reins as Spurs manager.
The Italian has previously stated that he would be interested in taking charge in North London, but would prefer to wait until the summer to see what division the club are in.
A move to appoint the 46-year-old before the end of the 2025/26 season now appears highly unlikely, with other targets now being considered should Tudor be sacked.
One name that has been thrown into the mix over recent days is former Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche, with huge news emerging about his potential arrival.
According to TEAMtalk, the 54-year-old would jump at the opportunity to manage the Lilywhites, with the club seeing him as an option to steer the side clear of relegation.
The report also states that the manager would not accept a short-term deal in North London, with Dyche wanting reassurance over securing the job into 2026/27.
Regardless of the demands of either party, TEAMtalk further state that the Englishman is a manager who is under huge consideration at present.
Why Dyche could be Spurs’ next Nuno
Tudor’s spell in charge of Spurs has certainly been one to forget for everyone involved, with his appointment only pushing the club closer to the relegation zone in recent weeks.
It’s not the first time the Lilywhites have struggled to impress under a new manager, with Nuno Espírito Santo also struggling to meet expectations in North London.
The 52-year-old joined back in the summer of 2021, but his spell in charge was anything but plain sailing, subsequently being dismissed after just 17 games at the helm.
He did win nine of his games in charge in North London - achieving a 53% win rate in the process - but it wasn’t enough to secure his position in charge of the Lilywhites.
Given the current situation, many fans would love to have the former boss back in charge, but their loss has proven to be West Ham’s gain - a team they’re facing in the current relegation battle.
Nuno has rejuvenated the Hammers side in recent months, subsequently making the desired impact across the capital and leading his current side to within a point of the Lilywhites.
However, Spurs could be about to hire their own version of the manager with Dyche, with the former Forest boss having experience of dragging sides clear of looming relegation threat.
Whilst he was handed his marching orders at the City Ground, the 54-year-old did achieve a 40% win rate - a record that would certainly pull Spurs clear of the drop zone.
Going back through his managerial career, he’s achieved survival against the odds with the likes of Burnley and Everton - which could make him the perfect candidate.
Like Nuno at the time, he certainly won’t be the most popular appointment, but if he does secure safety, he certainly will forever be remembered by the Spurs faithful.
Nuno’s impact with the Hammers has brought the Lilywhites ever closer to the drop zone, with the Englishman potentially having the same impact in North London.
His football certainly wouldn’t be the easiest on the eye, but Dyche’s philosophy of defensive solidity would massively improve the situation unfolding at present.
Tudor’s side have conceded 20 goals in the last seven games in charge, something which Dyche would no doubt be able to transform should he be handed the job.
The similarities between the former Forest boss and Nuno are there for all to see, with such a job undoubtedly the biggest in their career - but for different reasons.
Dyche could well be handed the manager’s job in the coming weeks, which could see a final throw of the dice from the hierarchy, given the terrible tenure of Tudor.