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Igor Tudor Tottenham News: Updated Sack Plan After Liverpool Draw

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Igor Tudor earns Tottenham stay of execution after U-turn on sack plans

Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to stick with Igor Tudor at least for the immediate future in the wake of their result and performance against Liverpool.

Tudor led his side to a 1-1 draw at Anfield thanks to a late equaliser from Richarlison which saw him finally earn his first point as Spurs manager.

The result proved to be all the more important after both West Ham and Nottingham Forest picked up points, while the performance showed more encouraging signs.

Former Spurs scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that the hierarchy has seen enough to suggest Tudor can turn around the disastrous start to his tenure.

That is despite Tottenham putting plans in place to sack Tudor if they had fallen to a defeat against Liverpool, with their Premier League status far from secure.

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Tottenham make U-turn on Igor Tudor sack plans

Football Insider revealed ahead of the Liverpool game that Tudor was losing the Tottenham dressing room amid reports of discontent among the players.

However, a battling performance to come back from going a goal behind at Anfield has suggested otherwise, and there is now renewed optimism at Spurs.

“There were encouraging signs for Tottenham,” Brown told Football Insider.

“Before the weekend started, if I asked you how you thought this game was going to go, you’d have said Liverpool would have a pretty easy win on their hands.

“So it’s all credit to Tottenham that they turned up, worked hard, fought to get a result and eventually their efforts paid off, it was a big turnaround from them.

“After everything that was said and done in the week, I was surprised at how well they played.

“People thought this would be Tudor’s last game in charge, but he’s earned himself a little bit more time to try and turn things around there.

“Now he has to show that they weren’t just up for it because it was a big game, Liverpool at Anfield, he’s got to get those performances out of his players every week.”

How long will Tudor be given as Spurs manager?

Football Insider exclusively revealed on 7 March that Tottenham will give Tudor four games to turn around their fortunes ahead of a crucial period of the season.

However, the result against Atletico Madrid led to suggestions that time may be cut short, and a defeat at Anfield was expected to spell the end of his tenure.

After battling to earn an impressive point, he will likely now be handed a stay of execution, although their upcoming clash against Nottingham Forest may be crucial.

Spurs will face the second leg of their Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid on 18 March, before Forest visit on 22 March, and the stakes are high.

Defeat against Forest would see Tottenham drop further towards the relegation zone, and potentially into the bottom three depending on West Ham’s result.

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Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool Star Deserved Red Card vs Tottenham, 'What is VAR doing?'

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Liverpool vs Tottenham: Virgil van Dijk gets away with it again, Keith Hackett asks ‘what is VAR doing?’

Liverpool were fortunate not to go down to 10 men after Virgil van Dijk and Richarlison clashed during a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee, Keith Hackett, who exclusively told Football Insider that the Reds’ No.4 should have been sent off for a Denial of a Goalscoring Opportunity (DOGSO).

Arne Slot’s side had taken the lead through a sumptuous Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick, helped by goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, but found themselves pegged back in the 90th minute.

Liverpool have eight games remaining in the Premier League, and with Slot already under growing pressure, a red card for Van Dijk would have done very little to settle the nerves on Sunday, 15 March.

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Virgil van Dijk ‘gets away’ with DOGSO on Richarlison

In the 55th minute, Richarlison appeared set to escape and slot a shot past Alisson, only to be dragged to the floor and put off balance while taking his shot from inside the penalty area.

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former referee said: “I can remember doing a piece in The Telegraph about Virgil van Dijk and seven of his clear, nailed-on offences that went unpunished.

“Nobody disagreed that they were offences, and he got away with all of them. He’s gotten away with one here. Is he holding the player? Yes. Has he impacted the player? Yes.

“Therefore, it’s a penalty. I think he’s denied an obvious goalscoring opportunity. Why has everyone ignored it? The video clips are clear. What is VAR doing?

“The referee hasn’t got the viewing angle that VAR have got. It’s very clearly a holding offence, one which has gone unpunished.”

Premier League fans all say the same about Liverpool star

Premier League fans up and down the country have come to the consensus that Van Dijk is “finished” at the top level, struggling to deal with Richarlison at 34 years of age.

A couple of Liverpool fans have also agreed with the backlash, suggesting the same for Mohamed Salah, who only recently signed a two-year extension at Anfield.

Fans believe that Richarlison had the chance to end Van Dijk’s career had he hit the back of the net. Given the reaction to the incident, the defender should have been sent off either way.

Tottenham: Pedro Porro new contract plan revealed to ward off Man City interest

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Tottenham Hotspur want to hand Pedro Porro a new contract if they are able to survive relegation from the Premier League this season.

Porro has been one of Spurs’ most important players over the last few seasons, and his current contract runs until 2028.

Tottenham want to tie him down to a new deal this summer to ward off potential suitors, but first need to avoid a shock relegation to the Championship.

As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Man City are one of the clubs eyeing a move for his services.

Tottenham’s transfer plans are up in the air right now as they battle the drop, but they will be resigned to losing Porro if they do succumb to relegation this season.

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Tottenham want Pedro Porro to sign a new contract

Porro has continued to be a standout for Spurs this season despite their struggles, with one goal and five assists in 37 appearances so far.

He may leave the club this summer even if they stay up, but Tottenham’s board would like the Spaniard to pen fresh terms and commit his future to the club.

Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “(Man City) have had a long-term interest in Pedro Porro. They know all about the Spanish international, having signed him from Girona in 2019.

“I’m sure a number of clubs, not just Manchester City, are looking at Porro and other Tottenham players to see who they could maybe steal away if the worst happens to Tottenham and they are relegated.

“Ideally Spurs, if they do sort themselves out and secure Premier League survival, they would probably want to tie down someone like Porro to a new contract.

“Their ongoing struggles are giving some of their rivals a bit of hope that they could be susceptible to offers for the top players, including Porro.”

Aston Villa plotting summer move for James Maddison

Tottenham’s current predicament has seen several top players linked with moves away from the club in the summer.

Sources have told Football Insider that Aston Villa are interested in Maddison despite his injury woes this season.

He is one of Spurs’ top earners, so his future looks uncertain heading into the next transfer window regardless of whether they survive or not.

Maddison has not featured this term since suffering an ACL injury last August, but registered 12 goals and 10 assists in 45 appearances last season to help the club to Europa League glory.

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Liverpool: Alexis Mac Allister summer exit demanded by fans after he lost 15 duels vs Tottenham

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Liverpool fans want midfielder Alexis Mac Allister to be among a number of stars who leave the club at the end of the season.

Arne Slot faces increasing sack pressure come the end of the season as Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham dented their Champions League qualification hopes.

Dominik Szoboszlai had put the Reds in front in the first half after Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario failed to keep out his free kick.

However, Richarlison rescued a point for Spurs in the 90th minute to deny Liverpool all three points as Slot’s side failed to close the gap further on fourth-placed Aston Villa.

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Alexis Mac Allister’s form has ‘fallen off a cliff’ this season

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The 27-year-old struggled in the middle of the park against Spurs, which fans pointed out after the match, with the midfielder winning just two of his 17 ground duels.

One supporter said that the Argentine must be “the first one offloaded in the summer,” after calling him “the weakest player in the squad.”

Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson are among the players who are most likely to leave the club in the summer.

Mac Allister has been at Anfield since moving from Brighton in 2023, making over 130 appearances for the Reds.

Liverpool looking to reunite with Jarell Quansah

Sources have told Football Insider that Liverpool will target a new centre-back in the summer transfer window, with Joe Gomez attracting attention from clubs and with Konate’s contract expiring at the end of the season.

Giovanni Leoni is also currently out with an ACL injury, and it remains unclear when the 19-year-old will return to action.

Former Liverpool centre-back Jarell Quansah, now at Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen, has been linked with a return to Anfield.

The 23-year-old could be open to returning to the club which he first joined aged five, coming through their academy and making 58 senior appearances.

Champions League qualification though is set to determine their transfer plans, with Liverpool currently sitting in fifth-place, just a point above Chelsea.

Tottenham: Sean Dyche stance revealed as board eye emergency Igor Tudor replacement

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Tottenham Hotspur are exploring emergency alternatives to replace Igor Tudor after Sean Dyche made his stance clear on taking over the relegation-threatened club.

Tudor’s position has become almost untenable after four straight defeats since replacing Thomas Frank, and a defeat against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon will likely spell an end to his tenure.

A number of potential replacements are being assessed as a result, with the likes of Sean Dyche being looked at by the club’s hierarchy.

As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Spurs are looking for a manager with experience in relegation battles.

Dyche has since been ruled out of the running, but would fit the mould as Tottenham search for their next manager, and other alternatives are being assessed.

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This is who Tottenham want to replace Igor Tudor

Football Insider revealed on 13 March that Harry Redknapp and Glenn Hoddle could be options, but would be surprise appointments despite their Spurs connections.

The two former Spurs bosses, now aged 68 and 79 respectively, have both publicly put themselves forward for the role but are considered unlikely.

Instead, Tottenham are assessing a number of other bosses and hope to land somebody with Premier League experienence to drag them out of the relegation battle.

Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “Yeah, again, if they have to make a change and replace Igor Tudor so early, they’re going to have to make a decision quickly.

“And I think they’ll want somebody who’s used to being in a relegation fight.

“Obviously, Sean Dyche has that on a CV.

“He’s been a firefighter in previous jobs and has a proven track record of keeping teams in the Premier League, he kept Burnley and Everton up.

“He would’ve ticked a lot of boxes being out of work as well, but he is believed to be unwilling to take the role as Tottenham boss.”

When will Tudor be sacked by Tottenham?

Football Insider revealed on 13 March that Tottenham are accelerating plans to sack Tudor in the wake of their Champions League defeat against Atletico Madrid.

They had originally planned to give the boss longer to turn around a miserable set of results, but a “calamitous” defeat has only piled on the pressure.

He has been given a stay of execution ahead of Spurs’ visit to Liverpool, but failure to gain what would be an impressive result away from home could see him sacked.

With the players now unhappy behind the scenes and publicly, there is a growing feeling Tudor does not have long left in his role as Spurs manager.

Given Spurs’ precarious league position and almost unavoidable Champions League elimination, the boss needs his players on side if he is to turn things around.

Man City: Tottenham To Sell Pedro Porro For Cut

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Man City: Tottenham ready to sell Pedro Porro for cut-price fee as relegation financial hit revealed

Manchester City could secure the signing of Pedro Porro for significantly less than his £80million valuation as Tottenham’s financial crisis deepens ahead of potential relegation.

Football Insider revealed on Sunday that Pep Guardiola and and the City recruitment team have outlined the Spanish star as a key target to strengthen their hand at right-back this summer, with Spurs facing a serious threat of relegation from the Premier League.

The Lilywhites are outside the relegation zone by just one point ahead of Sunday’s fixtures, and several of their key players are already emerging as targets for clubs elsewhere amid their ongoing plight.

Manchester City’s transfer plans have seen them identify the right-back position as a priority area to be strengthened for next term, and they could be about to get their wish over Porro.

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£260m hit to force Tottenham’s hand over Pedro Porro sale

The Premier League’s elite are facing increasingly big losses at the moment, with City recently recording a loss of £292million across their City Football Group ownership model for the 2024-25 campaign.

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Football Insider revealed on Sunday that their summer spending is not likely to be affected by those losses, which is sure to have set the alarm bells ringing down in North London.

Tottenham’s own financial situation is far more precarious at the moment, with former City financial advisor Stefan Borson recently telling Football Insider that relegation would see them lose at least £200m in sponsorship deals almost instantly.

The loss of broadcast revenue, and potential hits to matchday income that would come with relegation to the Championship would leave Spurs needing to raise funds, and that could affect the price tags for any stars who leave the club.

Porro has been a key player for the Lilywhites in recent years, and as a result, they valued him at the ÂŁ80m mark last summer, according to Spurs expert John Wenham, via Tottenham News.

However, given the losses that could soon be coming their way, they would surely be keen to accept a reduced offer from City, rather than continuing to hold out for the defensive valuation that they set last time around.

Pedro Porro move to finish Matheus Nunes at Man City

City have operated with Matheus Nunes as a makeshift option in the right-back role for much of this season, but they have already decided that they want to bring in a specialist ahead of next term.

The Citizens have identified Porro as somebody who could come in and improve their backline, and that move could potentially put the writing on the wall for the Portuguese if it went through.

Nunes is now 27 and will want to be playing regularly as he enters the prime years of his career, and it looks increasingly likely that he wouldn’t get that at the Etihad Stadium if Porro came through the door.

City are keen to continue regenerating their group after they began the process last summer, and Nunes could be one of the next men to be shown the door.

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Tottenham: Igor Tudor ‘loses dressing room’ as sources reveal player fury over Antonin Kinsky treatment

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Igor Tudor no longer has the full support of his Tottenham Hotspur players and there is a growing feeling his sacking has now become inevitable.

Incidents including the likes of Antonin Kinsky and Djed Spence in the defeat to Atletico Madrid highlighted the manager’s issues, and raised further questions about his role.

Given Spurs’ precarious league position and almost unavoidable Champions League elimination, the boss needs his players on side if he is to turn things around.

However, as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, there may now be no way back for Tudor as the players are not happy.

Tottenham could be forced to replace Tudor sooner than they had expected following his arrival on an interim basis, but desperate times call for desperate measures.

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Tottenham step up plans to sack Igor Tudor

Football Insider revealed on 13 March that Tottenham are accelerating plans to sack Tudor in the wake of their Champions League defeat against Atletico Madrid.

They had originally planned to give the boss longer to turn around a miserable set of results, but a “calamitous” defeat has only piled on the pressure.

With the players now unhappy behind the scenes and publicly, there is a growing feeling Tudor does not have long left in his role as Spurs manager.

Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “You wouldn’t think [he would have long left] with everything that’s going on there.

“The calamitous 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in mid-week in the Champions League was another blow to them.

“Then the whole situation of dropping [Guglielmo] Vicario for Antonin Kinski and then obviously replacing Kinski after just 17 minutes which was bizarre to see.

“It seems like he hasn’t made too many friends within the playing squad at Tottenham. His style of management and man-management hasn’t gone down well.

“He’s losing the dressing room already and once you do that, there’s no way back really.”

Who could be in line to replace Tudor at Tottenham?

West Ham drew 1-1 with Man City on 14 March, meaning they have closed the gap at the bottom, and Spurs are now outside the relegation zone only on goal difference.

As a result, Football Insider revealed Tottenham could turn to a former manager in a desperate attempt to rescue their Premier League status.

Harry Redknapp and Glenn Hoddle are among the surprise contenders after having put themselves forward, although it would be a surprise if either was brought in.

The two former Spurs bosses, now aged 68 and 79 respectively, are surprise contenders to the role as Spurs scramble for survival.

The last time either Redknapp or Hoddle managed in the Premier League 2015, when the former was in charge of QPR, while the latter has been out of management since 2006.

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Pedro Porro: Man City Set Sights On Signing Tottenham Star, Spurs Exodus Begins

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Pedro Porro to Man City: Tottenham defender targeted as exit nears amid relegation fears

Manchester City are interested in re-signing Pedro Porro this summer as several top Tottenham stars prepare to leave if they are relegated from the Premier League.

Porro has been a key man for Spurs for numerous seasons now, but could well leave the club this summer if they succumb to relegation.

The Spaniard was on Man City’s books for three years before joining Sporting on a permanent basis in 2022, and they are now interested in making another move for his services in the next window.

As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, City have been long-term admirers of Porro and he will depart Tottenham if they go down this season.

Man City’s transfer plans are set to focus on signing a new right-back ahead of next term, as they are yet to replace Kyle Walker since he left last summer.

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Pedro Porro in Man City’s sights as Tottenham exit looms

Porro has continued to be a standout for Spurs this season, despite their struggles, with one goal and five assists in 37 appearances so far.

Tottenham are in a relegation battle as it stands, and he could even leave the club this summer if they survive dropping into the Championship.

Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “(Man City) have had a long-term interest in Pedro “Porro. They know all about the Spanish international, having signed him from Girona in 2019.

“He never played a game for Man City during his time at the club. He had spells out on loan at Real Valladolid and Sporting Lisbon, which is where he made a real name for himself.

“Porro has been a top performer for Spurs since his arrival at the club. They won’t really want to lose him, but it could be out of their hands if they were to suffer the ill fate of being relegated this season, which is a real possibility.

“I’m sure a number of clubs, not just Manchester City, are looking at Porro and other Tottenham players to see who they could maybe steal away if the worst happens to Tottenham and they are relegated.”

Lucas Bergvall is another Spurs star who could leave this summer

Tottenham’s current predicament has seen several top players linked with moves away from the club in the summer.

Promising midfielder Bergvall is wanted by Chelsea, according to Football Insider’s sources, and like Porro, is another who could leave North London in the coming months.

He is out injured right now, but has registered 71 appearances for Spurs since joining from Djurgarden in 2024.

Bergvall is not believed to want out of Tottenham right now, yet if they do succumb to relegation, an exit feels inevitable for one of the Premier League’s brightest young stars.

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Souza Tottenham News: Igor Tudor Must Make Vital Decision vs Liverpool to Prevent Sacking

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Igor Tudor could save his job with vital Souza decision vs Liverpool

Igor Tudor will surely opt to give Souza his full Premier League debut for Tottenham Hotspur against Liverpool after the recent injury news.

Spurs travel to Anfield on Sunday, aiming to put an end to their terrible losing run.

However, their task continues to get harder, with several players out of the tie, including many defenders.

While this is terrible for Tudor and many of the travelling fans, it could present a massive opportunity to Souza, who is looking to emerge as a starter ahead of the huge Liverpool showdown.

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Each of these have come from the bench, with the left-back yet to showcase his true abilities.

However, after Tudor confirmed players such as Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven were out of the time due to injury and suspension, Souza has to start.

If Spurs are to have any chance of getting a result, they must provide a threat up top, and this tactic would ensure this.

A defeat would almost certainly see Tudor sacked. Therefore, by playing Souza at left-back and hence Porro further forward, it could save his job.

On top of this, it could prove to be a massive chance for Souza to prove that he is capable of starting regularly if he can keep Liverpool at bay.

Recent weeks have proven that Tottenham’s backline is dire, and all it may take is a good performance from the youngster to convince Tudor that he should be starting permanently.

Will Tudor be sacked if Tottenham lose to Liverpool?

Football Insider recently revealed that Tottenham’s sacking of Tudor was accelerating after four defeats from four matches.

If the match against Liverpool goes badly, Spurs may sack their interim boss as the relegation zone edges closer.

While it remains to be seen if solely a defeat would see him booted out of the club, things do not look good either way.

As a result, the trip to Anfield could be do or die for Tudor, with his reputation in England on the line.

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Tottenham next manager: Harry Redknapp in sensational emergence after confirmed Igor Tudor news

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Harry Redknapp has emerged as a serious contender to take over Tottenham Hotspur as Igor Tudor nears the sack.

It was revealed on Friday night that the Lilywhites are exploring their options in the event of dismissing Tudor after the visit to Liverpool on Sunday.

The Croatian arrived to replace Thomas Frank as the interim manager in February, but has lost all four of his games in charge so far in catastrophic circumstances.

Should his side be defeated at Anfield on Sunday, they will have lost six consecutive games and be in serious danger of falling into the relegation zone.

Tottenham’s next manager may well find themselves arriving at a team playing in the Championship next season.

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Tottenham next manager odds latest

Football Insider revealed on Friday that Tottenham have accelerated plans to sack Tudor after yet another disastrous performance on Wednesday.

The North London side were smashed 5-2 at Atletico Madrid, with several of the goals coming from their own mistakes.

Antonin Kinsky, 22, was brought into the starting line-up by Tudor but was hooked after just 17 minutes when he made two massive mistakes.

It was a performance that summed up the calamitous nature of Tottenham’s future, and it appears that decision-makers have just one more throw of the dice ready.

David Ornstein reported on Friday night that the Lilywhites are actively working on candidates to replace Tudor if the decision is taken to sack him after the Liverpool game.

It is unclear whether this would be another interim manager or indeed a permanent one, which would likely rule out Mauricio Pochettino.

The Argentine is the favourite for the Tottenham job, but he is expected to lead the United States at the World Cup this summer first.

Roberto De Zerbi (4/1), Sean Dyche (5/1) and Robbie Keane (7/1) are also in contention, but one major bookmaker has, incredibly, slashed Redknapp’s odds to just 5/1 in recent hours.

Redknapp has already given his Tottenham answer

Redknapp managed Tottenham between 2008 and 2012, and led the Lilywhites to top-five finishes for three consecutive seasons.

He has not returned to management since leaving Birmingham City in 2017, however, and would be a massive wildcard.

Asked by Sky Sports News if he would take the job on Friday, he said: “They just need someone to go in there and give them a lift and talk to them, make them believe in themselves.

“That’s all it’s going to be about now, little bit of motivation really.” “I’m here, they know where I am if they need me,” he added.

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