Tottenham Hotspur have now agreed a deal with a new manager to take over on a interim basis until the end of the season.
Tottenham set dealine for appointment
It's been a hectic week in North London. After suffering yet another defeat, this time against Newcastle United, Tottenham made the decision to sack Thomas Frank on Wednesday. The Dane lasted just 38 games in all competitions and won just 13 times during a disappointing tenure.
Since them, the rumours have been coming thick and fast as to who could be the next manager in the hot seat. With Spurs sat just five poonts clear of the dropzone in the Premier League, it's simply a decision that the North London club cannot get wrong.
As such, they won't be rushing into a permanent candidate just yet. Instead, reports have claimed that Tottenham are expected to name an interim manager by Monday in the hope that it's enough to avoid shock relegation.
When it comes to long-term options, meanwhile, names such as Edin Terzic, Marco Rose and even Mauricio Pochettino have been mentioned.
The USA manager reportedly admitted in private that he would like a return to the club for the first time since facing the sack in 2019 months after taking Spurs to the Champions League final.
Of course, since his departure, the standards have slipped even further at the club to the point that missing out on a place in the Premier League's top four is the norm.
Whether it's Pochettino who makes a heroic return or a young manager like Terzic remains to be seen. Before that decision arrives, Spurs must appoint an interim.
Tottenham agree deal with Igor Tudor
David Ornstein has revealed Johan Lange and Vinai Venkatesham have now agreed a deal with Igor Tudor.
"Tottenham Hotspur reach verbal agreement with Igor Tudor to become interim head coach. 47yo Croatian set to join THFC on contract to end of season; no permanent option. Arrives with big-club experience. Process led by Venkatesham & Lange."
This comes quickly after Fabrizio Romano reporter Tottenham have held talks with Tudor and he was "ready to accept" his first job since he was sacked by Juventus in October.
The 47-year-old has taken charge of Marseille, Lazio, Hellas Veronas and, of course, Juventus. So, his experience can't be questioned. But that doesn't necessarily make him the right man for the job.
Tudor's last spell at Juventus was underwhelming, to say the least, and Spurs are taking a risky gamble when they're on the cusp of the relegation zone.