Tottenham Hotspur have a 'dark horse' manager on their list along with Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi this summer, according to GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Ben Jacobs.
Spurs will be weighing up who the right manager is to take them forward next season, with current caretaker boss Igor Tudor unlikely to be kept on in a full-time role.
The full focus for Tudor and the players on the pitch is to secure Premier League survival, with results going against them on Wednesday night as West Ham United beat Fulham and Nottingham Forest picked up an expected point away at Manchester City.
It means that Tottenham are now just one point above the bottom three ahead of their home clash against Crystal Palace on Thursday night, and they are in desperate need of picking up their first win in 11 Premier League matches - a run that stretches back to 2025.
While Spurs could move for Pochettino and De Zerbi at the end of the season, former striker Robbie Keane is also emerging as a strong contender.
According to Jacobs, Tottenham have two main candidates for the manager's job in the summer.
Spurs will know that preserving their Premier League status will give them the best chance of landing their preferred target, with Pochettino and De Zerbi top of the list.
It seems unlikely that the out-of-work De Zerbi would take the job if Tottenham did end up going down, given he could be an option for Manchester United this summer, as well as Liverpool and Manchester City if managerial changes take place at those clubs anytime soon, as per GMS sources.
It would be a hard sell to Pochettino too after he manages the USA at their home World Cup, although according to Jacobs, the Argentine wouldn't necessarily be put off if the club was in the Championship, although his salary could be an issue.
Keane a 'Dark Horse' for Tottenham Job
You do wonder that if the worst did happen for Tottenham this season, if Robbie Keane could be a realistic option to be their manager in the Championship next season.
While the Republic of Ireland legend is a title winner at Ferencvaros, the chance to lead Spurs - even in the Championship - would surely be a tempting proposition for the 45-year-old.
According to Jacobs, Keane is 'one to watch' for the Tottenham job, although he is also attracting interest from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace too, with the south Londoners set to lose Oliver Glasner when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Keane has won 42 of his 69 matches in charge of the Hungarian giants, with a win rate of 61%.