Roberto De Zerbi has emerged as a candidate for the Tottenham manager role after Thomas Frank's departure
Tottenham Hotspur have been handed Roberto De Zerbi's view on the vacant managerial role following Thomas Frank's departure. Frank was dismissed following a poor run of just two victories in 17 Premier League fixtures, leaving the north London outfit dangerously close to the relegation zone - merely five points ahead of West Ham.
De Zerbi, meanwhile, is one of the potential candidates for the role and is reportedly keen to accept the managerial vacancy, despite featuring 'high' on Manchester United's shortlist, claims the i Paper. The Italian boss departed Marseille by mutual agreement this week after a two-year tenure.
His exit followed a humiliating 5-0 defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain and elimination from the Champions League after losing 3-0 to Club Brugge.
Talk of a Premier League comeback has intensified given his successful period at Brighton between 2022 and 2024.
The i paper reports that the Italian manager sees the Spurs position as the 'next logical step' in his managerial journey, even though he features 'high' on United's shortlist.
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De Zerbi's enterprising style of play at Brighton earned widespread praise, whilst his track record of steadying troubled squads could prove attractive to Tottenham.
United, by contrast, are expected to assess managerial options in the summer, with Michael Carrick serving only as interim boss despite a promising beginning.
De Zerbi is among the potential candidates being considered for the managerial role at Old Trafford, although there's no rush to replace Ruben Amorim given Carrick's impressive start.
For Spurs, the search for a new manager continues ahead of Sunday's Premier League match against Arsenal in the north London derby.