Tottenham Hotspur may have moved a step closer to hiring Igor Tudor's immediate replacement with Sean Dyche ready to take the job now for the remainder of the season, according to TEAMtalk.
Sunday's defeat to Nottingham Forest was a catastrophe given Vitor Pereira's men started the day below Spurs in the table, with the north Londoners now just one place and point above London rivals West Ham United in the bottom three.
Ahead of their trip to Sunderland after the international break and with just seven matches left to play, an unthinkable relegation to the Championship is now a distinct genuine possibility for Tottenham.
Without a league win in 2026, they are in desperate need of some confidence and momentum ahead of their trip to the Stadium of Light, which could come with a managerial change.
Tottenham Considering Dyche Appointment
Reports on Friday afternoon suggested that Tottenham were ready to make an SOS call to Dyche as they consider replacements for Tudor to steer them away from trouble.
Those claims have been corroborated by TEAMtalk, who also claim that Dyche is willing to take on the role.
Ironically, the 54-year-old left Tottenham's relegation rivals Forest last month, but the job with Spurs could allow him to help relegate his former employers.
Tudor's future has been clouded by the death of his father this week, with the north Londoners yet to make a final decision on whether he will leave the club before their next match or not.
Two Managers Reject Tottenham Role
The potential move for Dyche, who has been described as the 'perfect' man for the job by pundit Darren Bent, comes on the back of Tottenham failing to convince Roberto De Zerbi to take the job now.
The Italian is available after leaving Marseille last month, but while he is open to the Spurs job he wants to wait until the summer before making a decision on his next move.
The former Brighton boss has rejected a fresh approach from Tottenham this week to take the job now, with the 46-year-old the main candidate alongside Mauricio Pochettino if the club's search does reach the summer, as per GIVEMESPORT sources.
De Zerbi isn't the only one to turn them down in recent times, with former striker Robbie Keane also rejecting the chance to take over on an interim basis for the rest of the season.
The Republic of Ireland international is currently in Hungary with Ferencvaros and attempting to win successive league titles.
What Values Would Dyche Bring to Tottenham?
To supplement our analysis on Dyche, we leveraged AI-assisted analysis to deep-dive into the values he would introduce should Tottenham appoint him.
Defensive organisation: Clear structure, compact shape, and disciplined positioning to stop conceding soft goals
Pragmatism: Focus on results over style; prioritises points and survival rather than attractive football
Mental toughness: Demands accountability, resilience, and a no-excuses mindset
Work rate: High physical effort; players must track back, press, and win duels
Simplicity: Straightforward tactics and roles, reducing confusion and overthinking
Direct attacking play: Quicker, more vertical football with crosses and early forward passes
Set-piece efficiency: Strong emphasis on corners and free kicks as key goal sources
Consistency: Establishes reliable patterns of play the team can fall back on
Merit-based selection: Reputation matters less than effort and form
Short-term stabilisation: Aims to make the team hard to beat and grind out results quickly