Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in turmoil behind the scenes, with the club’s football operations described as ‘staggeringly inept’, according to Sky Sports presenter Marcus Buckland.
The North London side have endured a difficult first part of the season under manager Thomas Frank, winning just 11 of their 31 games across all competitions.
Spurs crashed out of the FA Cup on Saturday after losing 2-1 at home to Aston Villa, with the defeat raising further questions over Frank’s long-term prospects at the club.
The Danish tactician only joined Tottenham ahead of this campaign, replacing Ange Postecoglou and signing a three-year contract.
Buckland, writing on X, cited ‘very trustworthy sources’ who suggested Spurs are facing significant issues behind the scenes amid a disappointing campaign under Frank.
The update comes following the news that Fabio Paratici is set to end his short-lived spell as Tottenham sporting director after the January transfer window.
According to journalist David Ornstein, the Italian executive is set to complete a move to Fiorentina at the start of February, just three months after his reappointment at the North London club.
Paratici is reportedly leaving his role at Tottenham due to personal reasons and is expected to become Fiorentina’s new head of football.
The 53-year-old only officially returned to Spurs in October following the end of his 30-month ban from football activity, re-joining as co-sporting director alongside Johan Lange.
Paratici is believed to have been involved in Tottenham’s pursuit of Santos left-back Souza, who is anticipated to become the North London club’s first signing of the January transfer window.
Souza to Undergo Tottenham Medical
As GIVEMESPORT reported previously, Tottenham are set to complete the signing of Souza after agreeing a deal worth £15m with Santos.
The promising Brazilian defender is expected to undergo his medical soon, having been identified as a priority signing for Spurs following another injury to Destiny Udogie.
The Italy international has only made six Premier League starts for Spurs this season, with Djed Spence deputising at left-back in his absence.
Souza made 38 appearances for Santos after breaking into the first team last season, scoring one goal and providing four assists.
Tottenham Join Conor Gallagher Race
Tottenham are interested in signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, who is reportedly looking to leave the Spanish capital side this month.