Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will be desperate to ensure that his decision to sack Ange Postecoglou won't come back to bite him, and he's apparently prepared to back new manager Thomas Frank so he can give the Australian's replacement the best-possible chance of success.
Postecoglou ended the club's 17-year wait for a major trophy by guiding them to an historic Europa League final victory over Man United last month, a result which also gifted them a spot in the Champions League next season, but Spurs' torrid 2024/2025 domestic form meant that Levy was forced into the tough call of letting him go.
Frank is now tasked with re-settling the dressing room whilst helping Spurs to kick on from their memorable night in Bilbao, and the Dane has already paid homage to his predecessor's work at N17.
"I think Ange has done something special. He'll forever be a legend in Tottenham," Frank said in his first interview as Tottenham boss.
"It's important to understand we all stand on the shoulders of others. I'm going in on the foundation Ange built, and his coaching staff, and I'm very humble about that. I'll do my very best to continue the great work he put in.
"The feeling, the excitement, the joy and the happiness in the fans' faces, the pictures were 'wow'. Hopefully, we can create more of those moments. That will be the ultimate dream: to do that and build on that."
The 51-year-old is reportedly keen to upgrade his new ranks by signing a proven wide-attacking player, especially considering Son Heung-min may have already played his last competitive game for Tottenham amid interest from Saudi Arabia.
Many high-profile Premier League names have been linked already, but chief among them is Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.
The England international guided Palace to their first ever major trophy last season, bagging the winner in a 1-0 victory over Man City in the FA Cup final, adding to his impressive tally of 14 goals and 11 assists in all competitions.
Eze has been a star player at Selhurst Park ever since his move there from QPR, and Eagles chairman Steve Parish was left "astounded" by the lack of interest in him last summer.
Tottenham ready to pay £68 million for Eberechi Eze
The £100,000-per-week forward, who can play both as a CAM and out wide, has certainly got admirers this time round, and Spurs are one of the chief contenders for his signature.
Reports have suggested that Frank has personally recommended Eze as a target for Tottenham, with TEAMtalk now sharing an update on the situation amid rumours that the player would also be keen on a north London move.
The outlet states that Tottenham are ready to meet the price required to sign Eze, his £68 million release clause, and the ex-Arsenal academy man is "enthusiastic" about swapping south London for a place in Frank's side.
Frank also apparently believes that Eze would be a stellar addition for the Lilywhites, and one capable of thriving both on the wing and as a complement to James Maddison in the centre of attacking midfield.
Palace are also open to receiving Eze's final fee in installments, even if they'd want an upfront payment of £45 million, something which Tottenham are prepared to offer as well.
This could be one to watch in the coming days/weeks, as Spurs want to act "swiftly" and provide Frank with fresh additions ahead of a crucial campaign.