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Archie Gray has been told he should consider a return to Leeds as he’s “ruining his career” at Tottenham Hotspur, though the chances of a move back to Elland Road anytime soon already look slim and with sources revealing all on the clubs who are actually keen on signing the 20-year-old midfielder.

Gray left Leeds in a £40m (€46m, $54m) deal in the summer of 2024, with the Whites forced to cash in on their prized young star to stay in line with FFP and ensure they had the funds required to further strengthen their squad. And while Leeds were heartbroken to see him leave, the deal has arguably worked out pretty well for all parties.

But while Gray has proved an outstanding performer for Tottenham this season, his side have looked anything but as they struggle to avoid a first relegation from the top flight since 1977.

With just seven games remaining, Spurs – winless so far in the Premier League during 2026 – have been sucked deep into the relegation conversation and have just a point buffer on themselves and 18th-placed West Ham.

And relegation has raised the prospect of Gray potentially leaving Spurs at the end of the season, with the 20-year-old not short of admirers and staggeringly told he is wasting his potential in N17.

That’s the verdict of talkSPORT’s Sonny Snelling, who, in a surprising act of self-sabotage, stated: “If I were five years old and I wanted a Spurs shirt, do I want any of them on the back? No. Maybe Archie Gray.

“I just feel like he could go back to Leeds or something. Or look for pastures new.

“He shouldn’t be here. He’s ruining his own career. I feel guilty that we’re part of that.”

However, amid claims a buy-back clause was inserted in the deal that took him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, TEAMtalk can reveal that, it is our understanding that no such arrangement exists, with the deal a straight cash buy and also one struck independently of the £10m arrangement that brought Joe Rodon in the opposite direction on the same day.

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Archie Gray will be a man in demand this summer – Sources

That verdict has also been backed up by BBC Radio Leeds’ Adam Pope.

When asked about the possibility of the 20-year-old re-joining the Whites this summer, he told BBC Sport: “Never say never, but I don’t see Archie returning to the club any time soon, and I am not aware of any buy-back clause.”

However, that’s not to say Gray won’t be a man in demand this summer because, as exclusively revealed earlier this week, the England Under-21 international has a string of clubs keeping tabs on his situation and are poised to pounce should Spurs find themselves relegated to the second tier at the end of the season.

Indeed, our reporter Fraser Fletcher wrote on March 24 that Spurs ‘face a major battle’ to retain Gray’s this summer, with the midfielder ‘almost certain to leave in the event of relegation’, and with sources confirming interest from Manchester United is genuine.

However, the Red Devils are far from the only side keen.

To that end, sources have stated that Borussia Dortmund are growing increasingly keen on a move for the 16-times capped England Under-21 midfielder themselves and are positioning themselves firmly in the mix for his signature if Spurs are relegated from the Premier League.

The German juggernauts believe they can sell their project to the young star and feel they can make a strong case to convince him to leave England. But in addition to Dortmund and United, Chelsea and Aston Villa have also been confirmed as interested in the midfielder, as well, with the quartet all eyeing a move if Spurs’ worst dreams become a reality.

Ultimately, though, their chances of a deal hinge almost entirely on Spurs’ fate. Stay up, and the north London side will feel they have no reason to sell, while the player himself is not agitating for a move, either.

Tottenham ready to turn to Sean Dyche; Leeds have Farke questions

Meanwhile, in a surprise turn of events, Sean Dyche< would be willing to replace Igor Tudor and take charge of Tottenham Hotspur now, sources have told TEAMtalk.

Tottenham are working intensively behind the scenes to identify a replacement for Tudor before confirming his departure, with multiple candidates under consideration.

We exclusively broke the news on March 24 that Tottenham are expecting to part company with Tudor ‘by mutual consent’, but the north London club have been reluctant to make the move official without first lining up a successor.

Either way, the north London side are ready to roll the dice one final time in a desperate bid to preserve their Premier League status.

Up in West Yorkshire, the future of Farke as Leeds United manager has once again been called into serious doubt, with one former Premier League chief explaining why he could be sacked by chairman Paraag Marathe at the end of the season.

Sean Dyche would be willing to replace Igor Tudor and take charge of Tottenham Hotspur now, sources have told TEAMtalk.

Tottenham are working intensively behind the scenes to identify a replacement for Tudor before confirming his departure, with multiple candidates under consideration.

We exclusively broke the news on March 24 that Tottenham are expecting to part company with Tudor ‘by mutual consent’, but the north London club have been reluctant to make the move official without first lining up a successor.

Spurs, who won the Europa League last season but are now in serious danger of getting relegated from the Premier League, are keen to have a new manager in place well ahead of their next fixture against Sunderland on April 12.

We can confirm that former Brighton & Hove Albion and Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi has once again turned down an approach from Spurs this week – or at least issued a “not now” response.

The Italian manager has indicated he would be open to talks in the summer, depending on the club’s league status.

Another name discussed internally, Robbie Keane, has also rejected the possibility of taking an interim role.

As my colleague, Fraser Fletcher, reported on March 13, Keane remains firmly on the radar of both Crystal Palace and Celtic.

Spurs have also held discussions with former AS Monaco boss Adi Hutter, while club-linked names such as Tim Sherwood, Chris Hughton and Harry Redknapp have all been mentioned in various capacities.

We can now reveal that Tottenham are now seriously considering Sean Dyche, who is currently available following his recent spells with Everton and Nottingham Forest.

There is a growing belief within the club that they require a manager with proven Premier League experience – particularly someone battle-tested in relegation fights – and Dyche fits that profile.

Sources have told us that Dyche would be open to the challenge of attempting to preserve Spurs’ top-flight status, with the north London club, currently owned by ENIC, facing the very real threat of what would be their first relegation in nearly 50 years.

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Meanwhile, sources have told our transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, that Tottenham are ready to offload a midfielder in the summer transfer window, with his agent actively holding talks with other clubs.

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has been sensationally tipped to leave his role as the USA boss and return to Spurs NOW.

Yves Bissouma’s four-year association with Tottenham Hotspur will end this summer, TEAMtalk has been told, with the 29-year-old Malian midfielder exiting on a free transfer and with his agent already in talks with several potential new employers.

Having struggled for consistent minutes and been overshadowed by disciplinary concerns, including multiple off-field issues, Bissouma has fallen down the pecking order at the north London club, and sources confirm Tottenham are ready to let him go on a free and with his deal expiring on June 30.

In fact, Spurs have been open to his exit for some time. While the club hold a one-year extension option, sources suggest they are ready to offload the midfielder in the here and now. His market value has fallen considerably from the £25 million (€29m, $34m) paid to Brighton in 2022, and they are now ready to waive off their right to extend his stay, instead sanctioning a free transfer exit.

Interest from Ligue 1 has been notable. Both Marseille and Nice have monitored the situation closely. A return to France could provide the regular first-team football the Mali international craves at this stage of his career.

As revealed earlier this year, Turkish clubs remain firmly in the picture. Galatasaray have shown persistent interest, with direct discussions and even a club official travelling to London earlier in the year. Fenerbahce came close to signing him in the summer of 2025 before withdrawing over fitness worries, though the player was later pictured training in their kit, keeping speculation alive.

Other potential destinations include clubs in Saudi Arabia and MLS, with Charlotte FC among those mentioned.

But sources say earlier Premier League interest from the likes of Everton and West Ham has largely faded.

For Tottenham, offloading Bissouma would free up wages and allow them to refresh their midfield options as they look to rebuild under new management.

At 29, Bissouma still possesses the physicality and experience that made him an attractive signing, yet consistency and off-field issues have limited his appeal to top clubs. A move abroad appears to be the most probable outcome.

Even if a big name, like a Roberto De Zerbi or a Mauricio Pochettino, to land the Spurs job this summer, the club’s hierarchy will likely have taken the decision out of their hands and move the Mali international on.

During his time in north London, Bissouma has appeared in 108 games, scoring just twice.

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Meanwhile, former Tottenham Hotspur and USA goalkeeper Kasey Keller has made the massive claim that his old club could persuade > and return to the Premier League and save his former club from relegation.

With Tudor expected to be relieved of his duties sometime during the international break, as our sources have revealed, the likes of Adi Hutter, Chris Hughton, Tim Sherwood and Ryan Mason are all in the mix for another temporary appointment.

On the transfer front, Manchester United are interested in bringing Cristian Romero to Old Trafford in the summer transfer window, according to a Spanish report, which has also revealed the ‘special clause’ in the Spurs captain’s contract for Atletico Madrid.

Elsewhere, Tottenham fans face growing anxiety that they may never witness Luka Vuskovic in a prominent first-team role at the club, amid intense interest from Europe’s elite.

Former Tottenham Hotspur and USA goalkeeper Kasey Keller believes his old club could persuade Mauricio Pochettino to quit the US national team now and return to the Premier League and save the club from relegation.

The north London club are on the brink of parting company with interim boss Igor Tudor after a run of just one win in his seven games in charge since replacing Thomas Frank in February.

The 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest last time out dropped Tottenham to 17th in the table, just a point above London rivals West Ham in the final relegation spot.

The death of Tudor’s father delayed an immediate departure, which is expected to be by mutual consent, for the Croatian, while Spurs have also been scrambling to find a replacement.

As our sources have revealed, the likes of Adi Hutter, Chris Hughton, Tim Sherwood and Ryan Mason are all in the mix for another temporary appointment.

Long-term permanent manager targets Roberto De Zerbi and Pochettino continued to be part of the discussions, although the former is only keen to take charge in the summer and the latter still has the small matter of leading the USA at the World Cup.

However, Keller, who was talking to Jackpot City Casino, believes Pochettino will leave his United States role after the World Cup, but could not rule out an earlier departure – if Tottenham push hard enough for their former boss to return now.

Keller, who made 97 appearances for Spurs in three full seasons at the club, said: “I definitely see him quitting after the World Cup. With Tottenham Hotspur, the problem, I think, is if they could entice Pochettino to quit the World Cup right now, and I could see that happening.

“I think they may try to hold on, but I don’t think they can. I don’t think they can continue down the path right now without hiring somebody and have the unthinkable happen.

“Timing is so important, I think if Spurs could get a couple of wins in the next couple of matches, obviously the Forest match what a disaster.

“Then you think hold off, wait until after the World Cup and then have conversations. I think Spurs need to make a real serious move right now or the unthinkable is possible.”

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Imminent Pochettino return highly unlikely

Pochettino spent five years at Tottenham between 2014-19, guiding the club to a Champions League final and also securing their highest-ever Premier League finish (2nd) in 2016/17.

His return would be unanimously popular among the fans, despite his sacking seven years ago at a time when the squad clearly needed rebuilding.

However, despite Keller’s claims, the chances of Tottenham actually persuading Pochettino to abandon the US team on the eve of a World Cup are slim to none.

To that end, whoever the club appoints next has to have the immediate ‘new manager bounce’ and deliver that first three points of 2026.

That will be easier said than done, though, with Spurs heading to Sunderland after the international break. The Blacks Cats have lost just three times at home in the Premier League this season, although all three of those losses have come in their last three outings at the Stadium of Light.

It’s the hope that kills you, though.

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Manchester United are interested in bringing Cristian Romero to Old Trafford in the summer transfer window, according to a Spanish report, which has also revealed the ‘special clause’ in the Tottenham defender’s contract for Atletico Madrid.

Elsewhere, Mikey Moore has confirmed he is loving life at Ibrox and would stay at Rangers for another year if the decision were his alone, but the final call rests firmly with Spurs, and one scenario could make a deal impossible.

Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly ‘settle on’ Sean Dyche as an alternative replacement for Igor Tudor after encountering a ‘stumbling block’.

On Tuesday, we revealed that Tudor will leave Spurs by ‘mutual consent’ during this international break and club chiefs are currently working on appointing a replacement.

The north London side have been left with no choice but to get rid of Tudor after last weekend’s horrendous 3-0 loss to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest.

This was their fifth loss in seven games under Tudor, and this run leaves Spurs only one point clear of the relegation zone with seven matches of the 2025/26 campaign remaining.

Spurs have been linked with several potential replacements for Tudor, but a report from former Premier League CEO Keith Wyness for Football Insider claims they will ‘settle on’ ex-Forest and Everton boss Dyche.

Wyness told Football Insider: “They’ll be working on it (hiring a new manager), of course, but I think if I was there, I’d be trying to get someone with hands-on experience of the Premier League in there rather than bringing anybody else in, which I think maybe Tudor was a slight mistake.

“I’d have gone for a Premier League experience and, therefore, it leads us to the question, is Sean Dyche going to come back and do that job for them again? I think he may well be the option that they settle on.”

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‘Stumbling block’ with Roberto De Zerbi

Our information is that former AS Monaco boss Adi Hutter is a contender to replace Tudor, with formal contact made with their potential next manager on Wednesday.

The most likely scenario for Tottenham is that they appoint another interim boss until the summer before landing a long-term manager in the summer, at which point it has been claimed that former Marseille and Brighton chief De Zerbi could be an option.

On March 16, we revealed that De Zerbi has made it clear that he will not join Spurs or another club before the summer, and Wyness has also told Football Insider that this is a ‘stumbling block’ for the north London club right now.

Wyness said: “I think he is, and I think he would be the one that I would want to bring in but he’s saying right now that he doesn’t want to come in until he’s got a long-term position.

“If I was him, I’d come in right now and there could be a break clause in some description if they go down. I think if you’re a manager who’s not prepared to come in at a difficult time, then you’re probably not the manager that you want long-term.

“And so I would say, look, I’m sorry, you can’t pick and choose. You either come in now and help us and show straight away that you can move up and down the gears and face the hard times, and then you’ve earned the chance to go forward. It looks as though there may well be a short-term manager though.”

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Tudor is certainly contributing to Tottenham’s issues, but Alan Shearer has explained why he thinks other factors are also at play.

There will also inevitably be an exodus from Spurs regardless of whether they survive in the Premier League, with captain Cristian Romero’s reported ‘special clause’ setting up an exit.

Tottenham Hotspur are stepping up their pursuit of their No 1 option to replace Igor Tudor as interim boss, while Danny Murphy has named a shock managerial target.

Tudor’s position at Tottenham has become untenable following the dire 3-0 home loss to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest. The Croatian is also ready to step back from the job following the very sad passing of his father, Mario.

We revealed on Tuesday that Tudor is set to leave Spurs ‘by mutual consent’.

Spurs chiefs are searching for another temporary head coach to help preserve their Premier League status, before they appoint a long-term option, with high-calibre names like Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi in the frame from the summer onwards.

We confirmed on Wednesday that Spurs have initiated contact with Austrian manager Adi Hutter, who was most recently in charge of Monaco.

As per an update from L’Equipe and football.london, this approach has resulted in concrete ‘talks’ between Spurs and Hutter.

Hutter has emerged as the frontrunner to manage Spurs for their final seven league games of the season.

The 56-year-old has good pedigree, having won league titles with Red Bull Salzburg and Young Boys, while also being named the Bundesliga Coach of the Year twice during his spell at Eintracht Frankfurt.

However, Hutter has no Premier League experience, so Spurs fans will be worried he could be Tudor 2.0.

Our sources state that Spurs are also considering other options with more knowledge of the club and English football as a whole, such as Tim Sherwood, Chris Hughton and Ryan Mason.

Former Spurs midfielder Murphy, meanwhile, thinks the north London side should pursue the ultimate relegation firefighter, Sam Allardyce.

On talkSPORT, Murphy said: “Well, right now, the one who screams at me, but he’s not Tottenham, is Sam Allardyce.

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“He’s the man who knows how to get results, but he’s been out of the game for a while, so it’s probably unrealistic.”

Allardyce built up a great reputation of saving teams from relegation in the 2000s and 2010s, such as Blackburn Rovers, Sunderland and Crystal Palace.

Although, his last two jobs both resulted in relegation from the top flight, with West Brom and Leeds United respectively.

Allardyce has not managed since 2023 and has mainly been working as a pundit since, making his potential appointment even more concerning.

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Meanwhile, a manager Spurs have previously been credited with interest in has reportedly agreed to move to Spain next.

Alan Shearer has redirected some of the blame away from Tudor, insisting the club was a ‘mess’ even before his arrival.

Pochettino has dropped his biggest hint yet that he wants to return to the Premier League.

Alan Shearer has explained why Igor Tudor cannot be blamed for the entire ‘mess’ at Tottenham Hotspur, while rumoured managerial target Edin Terzic has reportedly agreed to move elsewhere.

We revealed on Tuesday morning that Tudor is set to leave Tottenham by ‘mutual consent’. The damning 3-0 home defeat to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest has proven to be the final straw for the Croatian.

Tudor himself is ready to step away from the job following the death of his father, Mario.

Tottenham will soon announce Tudor’s departure as they step up the hunt for a new interim head coach.

Adi Hutter, Chris Hughton, Tim Sherwood and Ryan Mason are all under consideration for the temporary role.

In a new interview, Shearer questioned the Spurs players before stating that ‘the club was a mess before he [Tudor] got there’.

“It was really poor at the weekend again for Spurs,” he said (via the Express). “I watched the whole game, and the alarming thing for Spurs is being beaten 3-0 by a team who you’re scrapping with yourselves, particularly at home.

“And again, where was the response? Forest scored late on in the first half, and you’re thinking, OK, what have you got?

“Give us something in reply, and the second half was even worse. You can feel the edginess, and I get that. I understand that. But defensively, they’re just all over the place, and that’s more important than anything, particularly at any level of football.

“You can’t defend like that, like they did. The lack of energy or drive to stop balls coming into the box is one thing, and then the lack of fighting and scraping when people are in and around the box.

“There wasn’t anyone anywhere near Morgan Gibbs-White before his goal. The alarming thing for Spurs is, how are they going to keep a clean sheet? They’re just a mess defensively.”

Shearer continued: “It’s not Igor Tudor’s fault, but obviously, he’s picked up one point from five games, but the club was a mess before he got there.

“You’re not going to be put in his situation without the club being in a mess. As tough as it is, he hasn’t been able to have an impact on the squad and on the football club.

“Now, clearly, he’s going through a terrible, horrible time off the pitch in terms of the death of his father. It’s an impossible time for him, and Spurs are in a deep mess.”

Former Borussia Dortmund boss Terzic was considered for the Spurs job after Thomas Frank’s sacking, and there has been speculation he could re-emerge as an option following Tudor’s exit.

But according to Spanish outlet AS, Terzic is instead poised to take over at Athletic Club.

The Basque outfit need a new manager to replace Ernesto Valverde, and they have ‘signed’ Terzic.

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Athletic were hopeful of bringing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola back to the club, but they have instead ‘opted for Terzic’, it is claimed.

The 43-year-old German-Croatian has emerged as the strong favourite to succeed from Valverde, who has announced he will leave at the end of the campaign.

Returning to Spurs, we can confirm that they have made formal contact with ex-Eintracht Frankfurt and Monaco boss Hutter.

Although, the Austrian has been warned ‘reputational damage’ awaits him in north London.

If Spurs stay in the top flight, then they will try to snare either Roberto De Zerbi or Mauricio Pochettino to get the club back on track long-term.

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Manchester United are interested in bringing Cristian Romero to Old Trafford in the summer transfer window, according to a Spanish report, which has also revealed the ‘special clause’ in the Tottenham Hotspur defender’s contract for Atletico Madrid.

With Tottenham facing the real prospect of getting relegated from the Premier League, Romero’s future has been cast into doubt.

The 2022 World Cup winner with Argentina signed a new contract with Tottenham only last summer, but TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, has reported that Spurs could sell him at the end of the season.

We reported on March 11, 2026, that Atletico Madrid are keen on a 2026 summer deal for Romero, with Tottenham ‘increasingly open’ to cashing in on the Argentina international central defender.

Fraser Fletcher reported on February 23, 2026, that Barcelona are also interested in Romero, who, we understand, ‘would be unwilling to stay and play second-tier football’ for Tottenham, should the north London club end up in the Championship.

Marca has now revealed that there is a special clause in Romero’s contract regarding Atletico.

The Spanish publication has also claimed that Manchester United are interested in Romero.

According to the report, when Romero signed a new deal with Spurs in August 2025, he included ‘a special clause in his contract for Atlético Madrid set at €60million’ (£52m, $69.4m).

Romero did so after Atletico refused to pay the €55m (£47.6m, $63.6m) that Tottenham wanted for him before he signed the new deal.

The report stated: ‘While still high, this demonstrates his willingness to allow the Rojiblancos to retain a preferential option.

‘However, his openness to the possibility of joining La Liga has also led him to extend this clause to both giants.

‘Indeed, Real Madrid, where his qualities have always been admired, are also aware of this situation, despite Cuti’s constant hints towards their eternal rivals.’

While Romero would be willing to join Atletico in the summer of 2026, according to Marca, Man Utd are ‘the major problem’ for the Spanish club in regard to a deal for Romero.

The Red Devils are said to have Romero ‘on their radar’, with the report also noting that Romero’s value would increase should he did well for Argentina at the 20226 World Cup finals in the summer.

Romero is not the only Tottenham defender on Man Utd’s radar.

Fraser Fletcher reported on February 24, 2026, that Man Utd are keen on signing Micky van de Ven from Tottenham in the summer transfer window.

We understand that Van de Ven himself is open to leaving Spurs.

Van de Ven is younger than Romero, and for Man Utd, he would prove more value for money, even though Spurs want £100million (€115.6m, $134m) for him.

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Meanwhile, Man Utd ‘believe’ that they will miss out on a top midfielder to Manchester City.

Sources have told our transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, about Aston Villa’s current stance on Jadon Sancho, who is on loan from Man Utd.

Fraser Fletcher has reported that Tottenham have made formal ‘contact’ with their top managerial target to replace Igor Tudor for the rest of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur have opened contact with managerial target Adi Hutter as they prepare for a change in the dugout during the international break, TEAMtalk understands.

The 56-year-old Austrian coach, who has been out of work since leaving Monaco last October, is understood to be interested in the role at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

With Igor Tudor’s interim spell producing no Premier League wins and the club sliding perilously close to the relegation zone, Spurs’ hierarchy are ready to act swiftly.

Recent heavy defeats, including a damaging home loss to Nottingham Forest, have left fans and pundits questioning whether Tudor can steer the side to safety.

My colleague, Graeme Bailey, exclusively revealed yesterday that Tudor is expected to leave Spurs ‘by mutual consent‘ in the coming days, giving the board breathing space during the international window to finalise a replacement.

Hutter has emerged as a serious contender. Reports from Germany earlier today claimed that ‘no talks’ had taken place with Hutter, but we can reveal an update on the situation.

Well-placed sources indicate that initial approaches have now been made to Hutter in order to gauge his availability.

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Hutter lined up as potential Tudor replacement at Spurs

Hutter brings a wealth of experience from top European leagues. He enjoyed notable success with Eintracht Frankfurt, where he was twice named Bundesliga Coach of the Year,

Ne also impressed at Borussia Mönchengladbach, Young Boys – winning Swiss titles – and Red Bull Salzburg. His spell at Monaco saw the club secure strong Champions League qualification before his departure.

Known for an energetic, high-pressing style often likened to elements of Jürgen Klopp or Thomas Tuchel, Hutter could bring the intensity many believe is missing from the current Spurs squad.

While sources suggest discussions remain at an early stage rather than full negotiations, the Austrian is said to be open to the challenge of helping Tottenham avoid the drop.

Whether any appointment would serve as a short-term rescue mission or extend into next season remains unclear, especially if the club suffers the ignominy of relegation.

However, it’s expected to be a short term appointment before the club makes a decision in the summer. As we have reported, they are keen on bringing in Roberto De Zerbi, while former boss Mauricio Pochettino has strong admirers.

For a side boasting a proud history but now fighting for Premier League survival, Hutter represents a coach with tactical nous and the right ideas to help.

The coming weeks will be critical as Spurs seek the spark needed to climb the table. However with such a short time to get it right there is no garuntees that Hutter would be able to stop the rot.

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Meanwhile, we revealed yesterday that Tottenham loanee Mikey Moore is determined to spend another season with Rangers, and the Scottish club are desperate to keep him.

Spurs are open to a second loan in principle, but may decide to keep Moore should they be relegated to the Championship.

In other news, Pochettino said in a recent interview that he “loves England” and described it as an “ideal place” to manage, in a potential hint that he’d be open to a Tottenham return.

He also confirmed that Tottenham made contact with him while he was PSG manager, so it’s fair to assume that he remains firmly on their radar, as we have reported.

There ‘have been no concrete talks’ between Tottenham and Adi Hutter about taking over from Igor Tudor, while there is also an update on whether Roberto De Zerbi could take the Spurs job before the end of the season.

Tudor could not have asked for a worse start as Tottenham interim boss after replacing Thomas Frank earlier this year, with the Croatian losing his first four matches in charge.

There was some light relief when Spurs managed to grab a point at Liverpool before a 3-2 win at home to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

However, their 3-0 loss at home to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest has made his position untenable, with Tottenham just one point above the drop zone.

We revealed on Tuesday that Tudor is expected to leave Tottenham by mutual consent, with the club set to finally move to make a change after weeks of internal discussions.

Sources indicate that Tudor himself is ready to step away following the recent death of his father, Mario, and it is believed both parties have now aligned on a mutual parting of the ways.

TEAMtalk also revealed that former Eintracht Frankfurt head coach Hutter and ex-Tottenham defender Chris Hughton are viewed as viable options to step in.

Despite interest in Hutter, Sky Sport Germany have now claimed that there are yet to be ‘concrete talks’ between Spurs and the Austrian manager.

The report claims: ‘Contrary to reports in the English media, Sky Sport has stated that there have been no concrete talks between Hütter and Tottenham.’

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De Zerbi won’t make U-turn on decision

Former Marseille and Brighton boss De Zerbi is another manager on Tottenham’s list of targets but we revealed earlier this month that the Italian will not take up a managerial role anywhere before the end of the current season.

And now Gianluca Di Marzio has confirmed that De Zerbi has not had a change of heart with the coach taking a break from management until the summer.

Italian journalist Di Marzio said: ‘Roberto De Zerbi won’t be returning to the helm immediately, as he intends to stay afloat, at least for this season.

‘Following his split with Marseille, with whom he reached a mutually agreed termination on February 11, rumors swirled about his future, particularly the possibility of taking over at Tottenham Hotspur.

‘For now, however, the coach prefers to wait and calmly evaluate his options at the end of the season. This isn’t a specific rejection of the English club, as other teams have also been interested in him since he was left without a job.

‘His is a confident decision, unrelated to the type of offers he’s received or the clubs that have contacted him. We won’t see him back at work until next season.

‘After winning the Europa League last season, Tottenham are having another very difficult season in the league, where they sit in 17th place, just one point above the relegation zone.

‘The London club, not surprisingly, had already tried to convince De Zerbi after the dismissal of Thomas Frank.

‘The difficulties didn’t end with the arrival of Tudor, so here’s a second attempt. But the Italian coach has already decided he won’t return to the bench this season, and the reason for his refusal lies in this conviction.’

More Tottenham news: Moore wants Rangers stay, Pochettino hint

Tottenham loan star Mikey Moore has confirmed he is loving life at Rangers and would stay at Ibrox for another year if the decision were his alone.

Moore would be keen to extend his loan for another season in the Scottish Premiership but he is likely to be integrated into the Spurs squad if they are relegated.

USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino has dropped a big hint that he is ready to return to English football after the World Cup amid links with a return to Tottenham.

There is growing anxiety in the Tottenham fanbase that they could never see prospect Luka Vuskovic play for the club if they are relegated into the Championship.

The 19-year-old Croatian centre-back has numerous suitors all over Europe, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich, and Tottenham could have to cash in on him if they drop down a division.