Manchester United‑linked manager Roberto De Zerbi has emerged as a potential candidate for the vacant role at Tottenham Hotspur
Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly interested in taking the vacant managerial role at Tottenham rather than waiting for Manchester United, following claims the Italian coach is 'high' on the Reds' shortlist. Spurs parted company with Thomas Frank after just two wins in 17 Premier League matches, leaving the north London club precariously positioned only five points above West Ham and the drop zone.
De Zerbi, meanwhile, left Marseille by mutual consent this week, after two years in charge. His departure came in the wake of a 5-0 thrashing by Paris Saint‑Germain and a Champions League exit following a 3-0 defeat to Club Brugge.
Speculation over a return to the Premier League has been fuelled by his impressive spell at Brighton between 2022 and 2024.
According to the i paper, the Italian views the job in north London as the 'next logical step' in his coaching career despite featuring 'high' on United's wishlist.
De Zerbi's attacking brand of football at Brighton won plenty of admirers, and his ability to stabilise fractured squads could make him an appealing fit for Spurs.
United on the hand, are set to look at managers in the summer with Michael Carrick only an interim coach despite his impressive start.
However, Spurs' intention to appoint a successor to Frank before the end of the season could scupper the Reds' plans.
De Zerbi is one of the managers thought to be under consideration at Old Trafford though they are unlikely to rush to replace Ruben Amorim after Carrick's brilliant start.
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The Reds have won their first four matches under the ex‑midfielder and extended their unbeaten start on Tuesday night thanks to Benjamin Sesko's late equaliser against West Ham.
The four wins and a draw have lifted them to fourth in the Premier League table, one point ahead of Chelsea in fifth.
United will look to return to winning ways at Everton next Monday (February 23, 8pm kick‑off).