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Tottenham Hotspur are continuing to consider their options over their managerial situation, with TEAMtalk dropping a big double update on 'top manager target' Adi Hutter.

Spurs have been left in a dire situation following Sunday's 3-0 defeat at home to fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest, which saw Vitor Pereira's men leapfrog them in the table and leave Tottenham just one place and point above West Ham United in the final relegation spot.

Interim manager Igor Tudor has failed to make the desired impact after replacing Thomas Frank in the dugout last month, winning just one point from a possible 15 in the top flight.

Sunday's defeat to Forest was a new low given the importance of the match, but the situation over deciding Tudor's immediate future has taken a back seat following the death of the 47-year-old's father this week.

Tottenham senior officials are looking at contingency plans should they choose to part company with the Croat though, with Hutter a key name on their shortlist.

Adi Hutter Talks Initiated

GIVEMESPORT revealed on Monday that Hutter had been identified as a potential replacement for Tudor in what is a sensitive situation, with Chris Hughton, Ryan Mason, Sean Dyche and Robbie Keane the other names in the frame.

GMS understands that a quick decision will be made on Tudor, while being respectful of his personal situation, one way or the other.

It was claimed in France on Tuesday evening that Tottenham were in talks over appointing Hutter as their next manager, which is backed up by the latest TEAMtalk report.

The Austrian has been out of work since leaving Monaco in October, and the 'super coach' is interested in taking the role at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium if it becomes available, according to the same report.

Tottenham Should Ignore Hutter and Make the Sensible Hire

While Hutter's record and experience shouldn't be discounted, there is an overwhelming feeling that, given their precarious situation, Tottenham are in need of a different appointment.

Despite being renowned as a firefighter, Tudor's hire simply hasn't worked out for Tottenham, and it would be a huge risk to bring in another manager without any Premier League experience in Hutter.

Spurs need to go all out for someone with Premier League experience, whether that be Roberto De Zerbi or more of a temporary appointment like Mason or Hughton, who know the club and what it takes to bring everyone together, and have managed in the top flight.

What is clear is that without a top flight win in three months, if Tottenham decide to sack Tudor then they need a boss who is going to reignite confidence in a squad where it appears to be at an all-time low.

A new update has emerged with regard to Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of Roberto De Zerbi.

Igor Tudor is likely to leave Spurs by mutual consent this week, with the Croatian failing to get a tune out of the Tottenham players since replacing Thomas Frank at the club in February.

Tottenham have lost four of his five games in charge, sinking deeper into trouble at the foot of the Premier League table, with the Lilywhites now just one point and one place above the bottom three with only seven games of the season left to play.

Adi Hutter and Chris Hughton have been named as potential candidates to take the reins on an interim basis once more, while Ryan Mason, Sean Dyche and Robbie Keane have also been talked about.

Tottenham Keen On De Zerbi Appointment

But there were reports on Wednesday morning that Tottenham had upped their pursuit of appointing a permanent manager before the season ends, rather than waiting until the summer, with De Zerbi the man they were chasing.

The Italian left his job at Marseille just hours before Thomas Frank was sacked by Spurs, leading to some suggestions that Tottenham had already lined up their replacement.

However, that was not to be the case, although Tottenham remain keen on talking to De Zerbi about the permanent managerial position in N17.

An update from Italy has poured cold water on De Zerbi ending his sojourn from football now and taking up the job at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before the season ends, however.

Sky Sports journalist Gianluca di Marzio has stated that De Zerbi will not be returning to the dugout now and that his original plan to wait until the summer, when he can assess his options, remains his plan of action.

De Zerbi Makes Key Decision On Future

De Zerbi has not rejected Tottenham, but prefers to wait until the season has ended, with a number of other job options open to him at that stage too. Di Marzio reports that the former Brighton & Hove Albion boss, described as "world-class" by former player Adam Lallana, has "already decided he won't return to the bench this season".

GIVEMESPORT understands that De Zerbi and Mauricio Pochettino remain the standout candidates for the full-time role at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

With two-and-a-half weeks until Spurs next play a Premier League match, the Tottenham hierarchy are holding internal talks over whether another change is needed in the dugout before the season is out. A quick decision is expected to be made, to give any potential newcomer the time to get new philosophies across to the players.

Tottenham Hotspur have already started talks to appoint Adi Hutter as their next manager, according to L'Equipe.

Following two improved performances against Liverpool and Atletico Madrid under interim manager Igor Tudor, Tottenham were humiliated 3-0 on their own turf by relegation rivals Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Forest leapfrogged them in the table and the result left Spurs just one place and one point above the Premier League relegation zone ahead of their trip to Sunderland after the international break.

The break gives Spurs decision-makers the perfect opportunity to make a change although a decision is yet to be made, following the death of Tudor's father.

Whatever happens, it appears as though Tottenham senior officials are making contingency plans for what to do next.

Tottenham 'In Talks' With Adi Hutter

Having been knocked out of the Champions League, Tottenham now need a manager that can get them enough points to save them from dropping into the Championship - should they sack Tudor.

With West Ham United facing rock-bottom Wolves at home next after the international break, there is a real chance that Spurs could find themselves in the relegation zone unless they take all three points at the Stadium of Light.

To do that, Tottenham would need to record their first Premier League win since December 28, 2025, when they beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park.

While the likes of Harry Redknapp and Tim Sherwood have offered their services, it remains to be seen whether Spurs decide to go with someone who knows the club and the Premier League, or an experienced alternative like Hutter.

The reliable L'Equipe suggest the interest in the 56-year-old is serious given talks are already underway over the possibility of him replacing Tudor.

Hutter is Another Tudor

When you're in a Premier League relegation battle, the experiment with Tudor would suggest that you need someone with English football experience who understands the situation - especially with just seven matches to get things right.

While Hutter has impressed with the likes of RB Salzburg, Eintracht Frankfurt and Monaco previously, there is no doubt that it would be another risk from the Tottenham hierarchy to bring him in now, given how Tudor has fared.

Hutter tends to favour high-intensity football in the style of a manager like Jurgen Klopp, but whether that is right for the situation Tottenham find themselves in is up for debate.

Spurs need someone who will get the fans on side immediately and connect the players and fans again to really create a siege mentality for the remainder of the campaign.

While Redknapp and Sherwood may not be the best options given how long they have been out of the game, there are other options like Ryan Mason, Robbie Keane and Chris Hughton, who is an option according to GIVEMESPORT sources, who know the club and what it means to represent Tottenham Hotspur.

That knowledge could be key to Spurs' survival hopes and, with all due respect to the qualties of Hutter, that is the route they must go down rather than taking another chance on someone who has never managed in the Premier League before over such a short period of games.

Tottenham have held talks in recent days about potentially appointing Fulham boss Marco Silva as their next manager, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Spurs are having a season of nightmares so far and currently sit just one point above the relegation zone following a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest last weekend, with current interim manager Igor Tudor yet to pick up a win since replacing Thomas Frank, and now facing the sack before the end of the campaign.

The north London side are looking for replacements to help preserve their Premier League status, but also know they need to find someone to step in permanently next season and ensure that they aren't in the same position again, which has led them to look at a previous target.

Tottenham Hold Talks Over Marco Silva Move

Silva, who has been described as a 'genius', was strongly linked with a move to become Spurs manager last summer before the club instead opted to bring in Frank.

The Portuguese manager instead stayed at Fulham, and the Cottagers are currently pushing to qualify for Europe, as they sit ninth in the top-flight and just five points behind the Champions League places.

Now Romano, in a late night update on his YouTube channel, has revealed that Tottenham chiefs have once again brought up the idea of bringing Silva to the club as their next manager in recent days.

"In terms of names appreciated by Tottenham, I wanted to bring to the table, as an exclusive update tonight, the name of Marco Silva," he said.

"Fulham manager Marco Silva has a release clause in his contract, and is a name being mentioned internally at Tottenham in recent days. Marco Silva did a very good job at Fulham in recent years, has been on the Tottenham list before Thomas Frank last summer. Now Marco Silva has been discussed again internally at Tottenham.

"Lets see with De Zerbi, with Silva, what they decide to do with his job for present and especially for future because with Tudor, lets see what happens now, but for sure he's not staying beyond this season, even if Tottenham don't get relegated."

Silva Due a Chance at Top Level

Having been brilliant during his time with Fulham, Silva has proved himself as a top manager and is now surely due an opportunity at a club competing at the top level.

Tottenham will feel they can offer that, and with his current deal at Craven Cottage set to expire this summer, it's an easy deal to do.

De Zerbi and Pochettino are the frontrunners still, but Silva is also Premier League-proven and will be hungry to make that step up, so he could be the perfect appointment.

Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to go against their summer plans and appoint a permanent new head coach now, before the 2025/26 season is out.

Spurs made the decision to sack Thomas Frank in February and appointed Igor Tudor as interim manager until the end of the season, with a view to making a permanent appointment in the summer.

However, things have not worked out for the Croatian in north London, with Spurs picking up just one point from his five Premier League games in charge so far, sinking deeper into the relegation mire as a result.

Two Names In The Frame For Interim Appointment

Tottenham are just one point and one place above the Premier League's bottom three, and could be in the relegation zone by the time they play again, with West Ham - the team directly behind them - playing before the Lilywhites take to the field again.

There have been more internal discussions inside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium about Tudor's position at the club, with Sunday's shambolic 3-0 defeat at home to fellow relegation strugglers Nottingham Forest making it four defeats out of five under the interim boss.

Reports have suggested that, given the sad death of Tudor's father, the Croatian would leave the club by mutual consent, rather than being sacked.

Adi Hutter and Chris Hughton have been linked with taking the reins on another interim basis, but according to the i paper, Spurs are ready to rip up their plans for the summer and appoint a permanent successor to Frank now in the form of Roberto De Zerbi.

De Zerbi was described by Pep Guardiola as one of the most "influential managers in the last 20 years" during his time at Brighton, with former player Adam Lallana describing his boss as "world-class".

The Italian has been high on Tottenham's wishlist for the full-time job in the summer, alongside former boss Mauricio Pochettino, but Spurs are reportedly accelerating plans to appoint De Zerbi now before the season is out.

Tottenham Want Quick Decision During International Break

It is the perfect time to make a change, if the Tottenham hierarchy are looking to do so, with the Lilywhites not in action again for another two-and-a-half weeks due to the March international break, followed by FA Cup quarter-final weekend.

De Zerbi had been thought to want to wait until the summer to assess his options, following his departure from Ligue Un side Marseille shortly before Frank was sacked by Spurs, but new reports suggest he is now ready to "get his hands dirty", with the Italian relishing the opportunity to help Tottenham stave off relegation to the Championship.

GIVEMESPORT understands Tottenham are expected to make a quick decision on the fate of Tudor and his replacement, with whoever comes in being handed a huge bonus to keep the club in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur and Igor Tudor have mutually agreed to part ways following his poor spell in charge of the club, according to TEAMtalk.

Tudor replaced Thomas Frank last month and was initially expected to take charge until the end of the season, but suffered four defeats in his opening four games against Arsenal, Fulham, Crystal Palace, and Atletico Madrid.

Spurs claimed a draw against Liverpool at Anfield and a win over Atletico Madrid in their second leg clash, but were eliminated from the Champions League anyway, and then fell to a 3-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest last weekend, leaving them in 17th in the Premier League table and just one point above the relegation zone.

Tottenham and Tudor To Part Ways

The defeat to Forest has now proven to be the final straw for Tottenham, and after weeks of discussions internally, a change has been decided upon.

GIVEMESPORT sources reported prior to the Liverpool game that the club had been taking a look at potential options to replace him, as they look to preserve their Premier League status, with results under Tudor simply making things worse.

Spurs CEO Vinai Venkatesham was understood to be the man with the final say on his job, and those discussions have now taken place with a decision finalised. However, Tudor is also understood to be ready to step away after being informed of the death of his father just minutes after the defeat to Nottingham Forest, with all parties on the same page about an exit.

That change will see Tottenham once again searching for a new manager to see out the season, and it has emerged that former Monaco boss Adi Hutter, who has been described as a 'super coach' is understood to be a strong contender.

However, according to TEAMtalk, former Tottenham defender and ex-Newcastle boss Chris Houghton has also been earmarked as a potential candidate, with his Premier League experience and knowledge of Spurs seen as factors. Tim Sherwood and Ryan Mason have also been discussed.

Permanent Role Still Up for Grabs

Spurs are understood to be looking at options on a temporary basis to keep them in the Premier League, which leaves the permanent role still up for grabs for next season.

It's understood that Roberto De Zerbi is the 'dream appointment', and he would be open to taking the role if they are still in the top flight, while former manager Mauricio Pochettino is also seen as a strong contender once he is done at the World Cup with the USMNT.

The priority and most important thing for Tottenham, though, is staying in the Premier League, and if they get the next appointment wrong then they may not have enough time to correct it once again.

Tottenham Hotsput are in dire straits right now.

A 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon plunged the Lilywhites deeper into the relegation mire at the bottom of the Premier League table.

Spurs remain just one point and now just one place above the bottom three with only seven games of the season to play. They remain winless in the top flight in 2026 and are heading towards the Championship unless they can somehow find a way to arrest this extraordinary run of results between now and the end of the campaign.

Igor Tudor, brought in to save the club from relegation after Spurs sacked Thomas Frank in February, has so far failed in his mission to be the firefighter he was employed to be. Spurs have picked up just one point in the five matches he has overseen and are now closer to the relegation zone than they were before he arrived.

Tottenham Could Bring Back A Former Player

Rumours persist about his future at the club and whether or not the Tottenham board roll the dice and sack him and bring in another interim head coach for the final part of the season.

A number of former players and managers have been linked with the second job of saving the club, including Harry Redknapp, Tim Sherwood, Ryan Mason and Glenn Hoddle.

With three weeks now until their next Premier League match - the March international break and then FA Cup weekend - it would appear to be the perfect time to make a decision one way or another.

But according to reports, the club's owners ENIC have "no intention" of getting involved in the decision-making process. That job falls solely on the shoulders of CEO Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange.

ENIC, Venkatesham and Lange have all come in for criticism from an ever more angry fanbase that are demanding massive changes from top to bottom in N17.

Tottenham Have Made Contingency Plans

A BBC report following the dismal defeat to Forest stated: "Spurs' owners ENIC have no intention of intervening, with the onus on chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange to decide the club's direction."

GIVEMESPORT understands that Tottenham had already made contingency plans over the managerial position before the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 encounter with Atletico Madrid - which ended in a disastrous 5-2 defeat.

Spurs are planning to make a quick decision on the fate of Tudor, but are mindful that the Croatian is dealing with a personal issue following the death of his father - something he found out in the aftermath of the loss to Forest.

Tottenham are in the final stages of their sporting director hunt, according to The Telegraph, with former Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl in the frame.

Spurs have been looking to bring in a new sporting director after it was confirmed back in January that Fabio Paratici would be leaving the club following the conclusion of the winter transfer window.

Paratici headed to Fiorentina, and Spurs have been on the hunt for a replacement ever since.

The likes of Johan Lange have been involved in recruitment and key decisions behind the scenes, but Spurs are looking to add another body to the backroom team.

Tottenham are in a precarious situation at the moment, sitting in 17th place in the Premier League table, just one point above the relegation zone.

It's been a disastrous season for the north London club, so there's no doubt changes need to be made behind the scenes.

Tottenham Close to Sporting Director

According to The Telegraph, Tottenham are in the final stages of their sporting director hunt, and former Borussia Dortmund man Kehl has emerged as a candidate.

It's claimed that sources in Germany believe that Kehl is in the frame to join Tottenham, and he's now out of work after recently mutually terminating his contract with Dortmund.

Dougie Freedman has also spoken to Spurs, while Paul Winstanley of Chelsea is another previous candidate.

Kehl was believed to be in London for a meeting last week, but it remains to be seen whether the 46-year-old was speaking to Tottenham at the time.

It's claimed that Lange could work alongside Kehl, although he has come under scrutiny at Spurs in recent months.

Kehl Responsible for Jobe Bellingham Signing

The report from The Telegraph lists some of the players Kehl was responsible for recruiting during his time at Dortmund, and it's an impressive list, including Jobe Bellingham, Nico Schlotterbeck, Karim Adeyemi, and Felix Nmecha.

The Bundesliga club announced his departure this month, claiming that it was the 'right time' for a change.

It's certainly interesting timing that it was just confirmed that he was going to be heading through the exit door, and he's now being heavily linked with making the move to Tottenham.

Whoever ends up getting the job at Spurs will have their work cut out after the difficulties they've endured over the last couple of years.

Tottenham are debating whether a managerial change is needed after a disappointing start to Igor Tudor's tenure, according to GIVEMESPORT sources, and they are expected to make a quick decision, albeit one that is highly respectful to the Croatian's situation.

The club have offered their condolences to Tudor following the sad passing of his father Mario, and supporting their interim manager during a difficult time is the first priority.

Tudor is still searching for his first Premier League win since replacing Thomas Frank, with Spurs sitting just one point above the relegation zone.

Their latest defeat against Nottingham Forest saw their opponents leapfrog them in the table, and Tottenham are slipping dangerously close to the bottom three.

There are just seven Premier League games remaining for Tottenham, and the pressure is mounting on the north London club to find their first league victory of 2026.

Relegation to the Championship would be a major disaster for Spurs for multiple reasons, but the threat could soon become a reality if they don't turn things around.

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, the Tottenham hierarchy being respectful of Tudor's situation but have been forced to debate whether a change in the dugout is needed.

Spurs know Tudor's family situation makes this a difficult time, after the Tottenham manager was informed he had lost his father after their defeat against Forest.

Contingency plans were in place before their Champions League first-leg clash with Atletico Madrid, so Tottenham are well prepared ahead of making a potential change.

It's understood that Spurs are expected to make a quick decision either way ahead of a two-week international break, whether that be relieving him of his duties or sticking by him.

Sources confirm that Tottenham are prepared to offer a potential candidate a big bonus if they are able to steer them away from the relegation zone.

Adi Hutter and Chris Hughton Contenders Alongside Others

GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed that former Monaco manager Adi Hutter, who has been described as a 'super coach', is a contender to replace Tudor at Tottenham if they do make a change. Former Spurs player and caretaker Chris Hughton is another option.

Ryan Mason, Robbie Keane, and Sean Dyche have also been discussed internally, but a move for the latter would be difficult. Dyche is looking for a long-term role, while he's on a big payoff from his previous club, which would need to be offset.

Roberto De Zerbi and Mauricio Pochettino remain two of the leading candidates, but the duo are being eyed as long-term appointments rather than on an interim basis.

With three weeks until Tottenham Hotspur play another Premier League match, the speculation over who will be in dugout come that fixture with Sunderland on April 12 is going to be rife.

Igor Tudor has personal issues to deal with, following the death of his father, and our thoughts go out to him and his family, but it will not stop the chatter around his role as Spurs head coach, with the Lilywhites deep in the relegation mire after another disappointing weekend of football.

Everything looked set up for Spurs to get their season back on track, with an All Together, Always campaign that ran through the club and into the fanbase ahead of the game with Nottingham Forest on Saturday. There was renewed optimism after a draw with Liverpool and a win over Atletico Madrid, but by the 62nd minute at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, that was eradicated.

Names In The Frame To Replace Igor Tudor

Tottenham lost 3-0 in what was a huge relegation six-pointer and with the international break ahead, it leaves a lot of soul-searching in the white half of north London for the next three weeks.

The rumours about Tudor being sacked will grow and grow once more, with plenty of old faces connected with Tottenham being linked with a return - Ryan Mason, Harry Redknapp, Glenn Hoddle etc etc.

And another in the form of Tim Sherwood, who managed the club for half a season in 2013/14, has issued something of a come and get me plea to Spurs.

Speaking on Sky Sports News, he was asked if it was "too late" to save Spurs from relegation to the Championship.

"I don't think it's too late," he said. "I think I would keep them in the Premier League.

"I believe that someone with common sense keeps them in the Premier League. They have the quality to be able to do it. You have to get them feeling good again. You have to get the confidence in the group, and you don't get confidence by playing [Cristian] Romero as a right winger after Xavi Simons just had his best game in the Tottenham shirt against Atletico Madrid and he must be saying, well, what have I done, you're playing someone in my position after I've just done very well'.

​​​​​​​Tim Sherwood Tells Tottenham All They Need To Do To Avoid Relegation

"Keep the threats in the team. They have to work hard. They have to still do that dirty work, but [Randal] Kolo Muani played very well [against Atletico], play him, why is he sitting on the bench? Play the players who've got the threats.

"Dominic Solanke and Richarlison will run all day for you, they will chase lost causes. You play a little bit more direct, you come forward together and you go back together, but you need to organise.

"You need to have a nice, solid unit, they need to be organised. It's not complicated. You drill them every single day, 11v11, they know exactly where their positions are. And when Mickey [van de Ven] starts dribbling the ball, you stop him and if Romero is having to burst forward to try and affect it in forward areas, it's because we're not doing something right out there.

"Stay in your positions, keep a clean sheet first and foremost. If you can't win the game, you don't lose it. Keep them organised."