Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly made contact to appoint former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso, and they need to secure his signature as soon as possible before it's too late.
Thomas Frank is under serious pressure after yet another disappointing result at the weekend. Spurs failed to beat struggling Burnley, who are sitting in the relegation zone of the Premier League, making it five games without a win in England's top flight.
Burnley have failed to win in their previous 14 Premier League games, but Spurs still failed to secure three points, and it took a last-minute Cristian Romero equaliser for the north London club to rescue a draw. The latest result has surely mounted more pressure on Frank at Tottenham, and it appears the capital club are already exploring other options for the dugout.
Tottenham Must Hire 'Genius' Manager Immediately
According to reports, Tottenham have made contact with the representatives of former Real Madrid manager Alonso ahead of a potential move. The Spanish manager, described as a 'genius' by Celta Vigo boss Claudio Giraldez, has been out of work since being sacked by Madrid earlier this month.
With Alonso now available, Tottenham need to make a move to secure his signature before it's too late. If Spurs don't act quickly, they could miss out, with a host of other clubs likely keen on the former Liverpool midfielder if they also decide to make a change in the coming days or weeks.
Tottenham are in danger of failing to qualify for any European competition, and they need to make a change before things get worse. It doesn't get any easier for Spurs, with a trip to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League this week, before games against Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and then Arsenal in the Premier League.
Alonso a Huge Frank Upgrade
Frank has achieved plenty as a manager in terms of what he did with Brentford, but there's an argument to suggest he's not got what it takes to manage a higher-level club, especially one competing in Europe. Alonso has managed and played at some big clubs around Europe, even winning the Bundesliga while going unbeaten.
What Alonso achieved during that season with Bayer Leverkusen, beating Bayern Munich to the title without even losing a game, can't be understated, and there's no doubt he would be a huge upgrade on Frank if they can get him in.