Tottenham are reportedly in pole position to sign an ex-Chelsea star after holding initial pre-summer talks over a deal, even amid their ongoing chaos.
Spurs appoint Igor Tudor in desperate bid to revive season
Igor Tudor has agreed a deal to become Spurs' interim manager until the end of 2025/2026, and given his track-record of firefighting, it actually makes a bit of sense.
The Croatian's CV just screams emergency specialist rather than long-term architect. His managerial wanderings, 12 different jobs across 13 years, paint him perfectly for Tottenham's desperate circumstances.
Tudor's firefighting credentials emerged most clearly during crises at various Italian sides in the last few years.
Twice Tudor parachuted into relegation-threatened Udinese mid-season, delivering survival both times.
April 2018 saw him inherit a team one point above the Serie B trapdoor before masterminding escape. 12 months later, the same club, an identical scenario, another rescue mission was completed successfully.
Maurizio Sarri resigned with the Romans ninth after five defeats across six matches. Tudor stormed in, won five from nine whilst losing just once, dragged them up to seventh and secured Europa League qualification.
Juventus proved his biggest stage yet.
Arriving in March 2025 with the Old Lady fifth following a disastrous February elimination from the Champions League and Coppa Italia, Tudor lost merely one from 11 fixtures, clinched fourth spot and Champions League football.
He earned a three-year contract extension in the process, but got sacked in October following an eight-match winless streak.
It is clear Tudor is never a man for the long-term, and could be the ideal man to rescue Spurs from oblivion.
Interestingly, according to insider Paul O'Keefe, ex-sporting director Fabio Paratici recommended Tudor to the Lilywhites before deciding to leave, so it appears Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange decided to take the Italian's advice.
Whilst all of this has been happening, Lange is also apparently spearheading a move for ex-Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic.
Tottenham hold initial talks to sign AC Milan star Christian Pulisic
According to reports from Spain, Tottenham have emerged as the frontrunners to bring Pulisic back to the Premier League following his stunning AC Milan renaissance — in a potential summer coup that would address the void left by Son Heung-min's stateside departure.
The USA captain, intriguingly coached by summer Spurs manager target Mauricio Pochettino, has rediscovered devastating form in Serie A after his inconsistent Chelsea spell.
Pulisic has bagged 10 goals and two assists across just 20 appearances this campaign, and his explosion in Italy over the last few years has alerted Europe's elite.
However, despite the competition from Man United, Arsenal and Liverpool, Spurs have positioned themselves aggressively to capitalise on his contract situation, with the player's deal expiring next year.
Reports from Spain suggest Spurs have already held initial preliminary talks for Pulisic, viewing him as the ideal replacement for Son.
The American's ability to operate centrally or out wide is also a big draw, and Milan will likely need to sell on the cheap this summer if he doesn't sign a new deal before then.
Pulisic finished last campaign with 17 goals and 12 assists in 50 total appearances, including a strike against Liverpool and an assist versus Real Madrid in the Champions League.
The ex-Borussia Dortmund ace isn't just highly versatile, he can also be a big game player, but Pulisic's contract standoff at the San Siro will make competition for his signature pretty fierce.