ENIC have been discussing a move for an "incredible" manager, with interim Tottenham Hotspur boss Igor Tudor set to leave at the end of the season.
Tudor set for baptism of fire in North London derby
Tottenham wasted no time bringing in a replacement for Thomas Frank, bringing in Tudor on an interim basis until the summer, but there are some doubts about whether the Croatian is the correct appointment.
Former Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has raised concerns about the 47-year-old, citing his lack of experience in the Premier League as a potential issue.
Of course, the North London derby is always one of the most important games of the season for Spurs, and Tudor is set for a baptism of fire when his side host Arsenal on Sunday.
With the Lilywhites currently just five points above the relegation zone, the former Juventus manager's number one priority is ensuring they remain in the Premier League for the 2026-27 campaign, at which point a new head coach is set to take the reins.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, ENIC have been discussing a move for Eddie Howe, given his vast Premier League experience, and the Tottenham hierarchy are becoming 'increasingly intrigued' by the Newcastle United manager.
Although the Magpies have fallen below their usual standards during the current season, Howe retains the full backing of the board, but there is growing interest from elsewhere, with Manchester United also keen.
Given the Englishman's progressive brand of football and ability to build a project, he has entered Spurs' thinking, but it could be difficult and expensive to prise him away from Newcastle.
Howe could be "incredible" Tudor heir
The 48-year-old has done a remarkable job at St. James' Park since arriving back in 2021, delivering Newcastle their first major trophy in 56 years by winning the EFL Cup final last season, with his side defeating Liverpool 2-1 in the final.
The Amersham-born manager has also secured Champions League qualification for the Magpies on two occasions, despite taking over when they were 19th in the Premier League table, which suggests he could be capable of turning around Spurs' fortunes in similar fashion.
Former Tottenham defender Michael Dawson has made it clear he is a keen admirer of the Newcastle boss, who prefers to use a 4-3-3 system, praising him for the "incredible" job he's done since replacing Steve Bruce.
With the north Londoners currently closer to the relegation zone than the top seven, the job could be a tough sell, unless Tudor manages to turn things around dramatically, but if ENIC are able to tempt Howe, he could be the ideal appointment.