Tottenham Hotspur are considering their former player and assistant manager Chris Hughton as an option to succeed Igor Tudor.
Defeat at the weekend has piled the pressure on Tudor as his interim role at Tottenham has not had the desired impact in north London.
The Lilywhites now sit just one point above 18th-placed West Ham United with just seven games remaining.
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A change feels imminent at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with one last roll of the dice to save the club from relegation.
Tottenham considering Chris Hughton as Igor Tudor replacement
According to TeamTalk, Tottenham are looking at former assistant manager Hughton as a potential option to come in for the remainder of the season.
Jermaine Jenas slammed the appointment of Tudor, which already looks set to come to an end over the coming hours.
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One other name that has been strongly mentioned is Adi Hutter, with the former AS Monaco coach being considered by the Spurs hierarchy.
It is a decision that screams desperation from the Tottenham board as they find themselves in the unthinkable position of facing relegation to the Championship.
Tottenham would like to appoint Roberto De Zerbi, but they face a mammoth task of convincing him to join at this stage of the season.
As a result, a familiar face like Hughton could prove the most likely option for the club as the squad have failed to show any reaction to Tudor’s appointment in the Premier League.
Hughton’s managerial record
Hughton worked under the likes of Martin Jol, Glenn Hoddle, David Pleat and Jacques Santini between 2001 and 2007.
However, he is best known for his playing days in north London, where he played 387 times for Spurs and lifted two FA Cups and the UEFA Cup.
The 67-year-old has been out of work for two years following his stint as the Ghana national side coach.
Considering he has not managed in the Premier League since 2019, with Brighton & Hove Albion, it would mark a considerable risk from Spurs.