Tottenham Hotspur might just have been forced to move a bit quicker in the transfer market after what happened at Liverpool on Saturday.
There was an element of surprise when Liverpool announced that Arne Slot had been relieved of his duties as manager at Anfield.
The Dutchman had guided the Reds to the Premier League title in his first season in charge, but followed it up this year with a disappointing fifth-place finish.
Liverpool make approach to bring in Andoni Iraola
And despite reports suggesting he had the backing of owners Fenway Sports Group ahead of the 2026/27 season, he was sacked, with the club citing that "change is necessary in order for the club to keep moving forward" in a long statement on his departure.
Slot is expected to be replaced at Anfield by outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, with the former Cherries manager the overwhelming favourite to take over in the Anfield dugout.
GIVEMESPORT understands that Liverpool have already made an approach to Iraola, who is the standout candidate to replace Slot and talks are expected to move quickly.
And that move to bring in Iraola could lead Spurs to hasten one transfer move.
Tottenham have had an agreement in principle in place to sign Marcos Senesi, following he conclusion of his contract at the Vitality Stadium, for some time, with journalist Rudy Galetti even stating earlier this week that it was a "done deal".
However, a deal to take him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has not yet been confirmed by Spurs and there may be some nervousness in the fanbase now about getting the transfer over the line.
Konate exit could force Liverpool into the transfer market
Liverpool were one of the clubs linked with potentially hijacking the transfer this summer, given question marks over Ibrahima Konate's future at the club. It has since been confirmed that he will be leaving, meaning the Reds will be in the market for another centre-back in this window.
And if Iraola is inserted as the new manager of Liverpool in the coming days, as expected, given their previous working relationship, the Reds may yet try to make a late move to hijack the Tottenham deal for Senesi.
Senesi is a free agent after leaving Bournemouth and can put pen-to-paper anywhere now, with his agent playing a key role in the 29-year-old's future.