Tottenham's new interim manager Igor Tudor could become a candidate to stay permanently if he does well, according to BBC Sport journalist Sami Mokbel.
Spurs sacked Thomas Frank this week and have appointed the Croatian on a short-term deal until the end of the season, as they look to move away from the relegation zone and also continue their good form in Europe, where they have already qualified for the Last 16 of the Champions League after finishing fourth in the League Phase.
The north London club are expected to scour the managerial market in the summer for their next permanent appointment, with GIVEMESPORT understanding that Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi are among the top candidates, but Tudor is not completely out of the race.
Tudor Could Become Permanent Spurs Manager
While appearing on Final Score on Saturday afternoon, senior BBC Sport correspondent Sami Mokbel was asked by Chris Sutton what would happen if Tudor performed impeccably during his short stint at the club.
Despite the current plan being that Tottenham will move on from the 47-year-old ex-Juventus boss in the summer, there is a world where he could impress and stay on into next season.
"The official line is if he does well he will become a contender for the permanent manager's job, which they'll look to do at the end of the season," he said.
"But my sense and my feeling around that is that Tottenham are very much looking at this as a short-term fix. Get this team up the table, make sure they're a Premier League outfit next season, and then they will look to appoint a permanent head coach, who I understand, a couple of the names banded about are Mauricio Pochettino, [and] Roberto De Zerbi.
"They're certainly two that they would look to do as well. But who knows, if Tudor does well, he may become a contender, but I can't see it."
Tottenham Must Stick To The Plan
It's evident that Spurs have a plan in place for the end of the season, when they will approach a number of coaches about taking over and making their mind up at the time.
But while Tudor has a chance to audition and prove himself, it's also clear that the club don't have him in their sights for the permanent role, and they must stick to their plan regardless of how well he performs, unless he achieves an absolute miracle.