Tottenham Hotspur are accelerating efforts to replace interim boss Igor Tudor, with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham spearheading the search for a new manager, according to the Daily Mail.
The north London side suffered a humiliating 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, which extended Tudor’s losing start at the club.
The Croatian has suffered defeats in all four games since replacing Thomas Frank last month and continues to face questions over his future less than four weeks into the role.
Tudor is expected to remain in charge for Tottenham’s visit to Liverpool on Sunday, with Spurs refusing to make an immediate decision on his future for now.
Tottenham Searching for Tudor’s Replacement
According to the Daily Mail, Venkatesham spent much of Tuesday locked in his office while making calls regarding potential replacements for Tudor, with sporting director Johan Lange also involved in the process over the past week.
Spurs have reportedly accelerated their plans after last Thursday’s 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace, which extended their winless run in the Premier League to 11 matches.
The north London club are understood to prefer avoiding another managerial change, but if results under Tudor fail to improve, that scenario could become increasingly likely.
Tudor, who replaced Frank after only eight months in charge, is only under contract with Spurs until the end of the season.
Dyche Among Spurs’ Options
As GIVEMESPORT reported on Wednesday, Tottenham appear to have several possible options to replace Tudor before the end of the season.
The list includes former interim boss Ryan Mason, ex-Spurs striker Robbie Keane, and former Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche.
While Mason and Dyche are both available, Keane is currently in charge of Hungarian side Ferencvaros, who are on track to win back-to-back league titles under the Irishman this season.
While a decision on a potential change will lie with Venkatesham and Lange, it is believed that Joe Lewis’ grandson-in-law Nick Beucher also has input.
Mauricio Pochettino is the frontrunner to become the new Tottenham manager after the season, even if the club are playing in the Championship.
Spurs are believed to be keen on bringing the Argentine back to north London, almost seven years after he was sacked in 2019.
Pochettino is currently in charge of the United States, but he is expected to leave after the World Cup, when his contract expires.