Mauricio Pochettino has 'said yes' to taking the Tottenham Hotspur job after an update emerged on Thomas Frank's future, according to TEAMtalk.
Spurs would have been hoping that the Dane would improve their fortunes in the Premier League following a 17th-placed finish last term, but Tottenham currently lie 14th and just three points above 17th-placed Nottingham Forest with 14 matches of the season left to play.
The pressure has been rising on Frank at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the 52-year-old bouncing back from bad results against West Ham United and Burnley last month with positive results in the Champions League which potentially saved his job.
His long-term future is more uncertain though.
With Tottenham a way off the Champions League qualification they desire, the board's patience with Frank is said to be wearing thin, according to TEAMtalk.
Despite an impressive comeback against Manchester City last weekend, the pressure is rising on the Danish boss and a poor run of results could see him get the boot.
Spurs have set themselves up with an immediate replacement for Frank should the axe fall before the end of the season, following the recent appointment of Johnny Heitinga as Frank's number two.
The North Londoners see the Dutchman as a steady pair of hands who could guide them through until the summer, when superior managerial options could be available to them.
The World Cup aftermath could see many big names become available, including Carlo Ancelotti, Thomas Tuchel, Julian Nagelsmann and, of course, Pochettino.
Tottenham Place Pochettino Top of Their List
As Spurs begin to weigh up their manager options for an important 2026-27 season, Pochettino tops the list according to TEAMtalk.
While the Argentine will lead the USA in their home World Cup this summer, he could be available to return to club football afterwards, and Tottenham are waiting in the wings as they see him as an instant upgrade on Frank.
The report adds that despite expected interest from Manchester United, who are looking to appoint a permanent manager after Michael Carrick's caretaker stint, Pochettino's 'deep affection' for Spurs is said to be 'unshakable'.
The pull of Tottenham is strong for the 'world-class' 53-year-old, who feels he has unfinished business at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following the 2019 Champions League final defeat to Liverpool.
Spurs fans loved Pochettino, and it is a return that could unite a club that has appeared more divided than ever at points this season.
And that blockbuster reunion is very much on the cards according to 'whispers' in the corridors at Tottenham.