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Tottenham are considering a move to appoint former AS Monaco boss Adi Hütter as their next manager, according to journalist Rudy Galetti.

The north London club have had a disastrous season in the Premier League, and sit just one point above the relegation zone and Nottingham Forest in the table, ahead of their clash against the Tricky Trees this weekend, while they were eliminated from the Champions League following a 7-5 aggregate defeat to Atletico Madrid in midweek.

Major question marks have been raised about whether Igor Tudor is the man to lead them into the final part of the season following four defeats in his six games in charge of the club, while the club are also looking at candidates to be the next permanent manager following Thomas Frank's sacking last month.

Tottenham Eyeing Adi Hütter

Hutter, who has been described as a 'super coach', departed the Ligue 1 side earlier this season after a slow start and is currently a free agent, which has attracted the attention of Spurs.

According to a report on X, Tottenham have already gathered information on Hutter as a potential replacement for Tudor should they opt to make a change before the end of the season. GIVEMESPORT reported that the club are seriously considering a change, with results before the March international break key to any decision.

However, Spurs are also considering the Austrian as a potential permanent appointment in the summer, alongside the likes of Roberto De Zerbi and Mauricio Pochettino.

Hutter Would Be Odd Appointment

Hutter is someone who has openly admitted that he is open to taking a job in the Premier League, but his resumé hardly rips up any trees in the top divisions.

The Austrian coach won the Bundesliga in his home nation as a coach with Salzburg back in 2014/15, while he also finished as a runner-up in the German Super Cup with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2018. But other than that, his achievements are non-existent at the highest level.

On an individual level he has been crowned as the Bundesliga Manager of the Year on two separate occasions, in 2018/19 and 2020/21, and his style of play has been praised for being attacking and exciting. But Spurs are in a position where they need to bring in someone who isn't a gamble.

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT to break down Hütter's style of play as a manager and how he'd fit into Spurs, and this was its response:

Tottenham will be without at least nine players for their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg clash with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night and that could rise to 11 before kick-off.

Spurs have nothing to lose as they host Diego Simeone's side at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with the Spanish side having one foot, if not more, in the quarter-finals thanks to that 5-2 win in the first leg.

It would take a comeback of monumental proportions from a side in terrible form to turn the tie on its head and secure a last eight berth for the Lilywhites.

Key Duo Set For Atletico Madrid Involvement

Interim head coach Igor Tudor has been boosted by the news that two injured stars are back in training and fit to be named on the substitutes' bench on Wednesday.

Lucas Bergvall has returned from his ankle injury quicker than expected, with the Swede a doubt for his nation's World Cup play-off game in the March international break at the end of the month.

Destiny Udogie is another who has returned, right on schedule, from the hamstring injury that has kept him out for the last five weeks.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Tudor said: "Destiny and Lucas will be on the bench tomorrow. One part of the game, not too much because they just started to train with us but it is good to see them."

Cristian Romero will also return to action following his clash of heads with teammate Joao Palhinha in the first leg - the Portuguese will be missing, however.

Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur and Wilson Odobert all remain long-term injured, while Mohammed Kudus and Yves Bissouma are alongside Palhinha in being unavailable. As is Richarlison, who is suspended after being booked in the first leg encounter, while Souza is ineligible having not been registed for the Champions League.

More Injury Problems For Tottenham

Two others could also be missing from the game in N17.

Conor Gallagher missed the match with Liverpool after it was revealed that he was unwell and Tudor explained the situation during his press conference.

He added: "We see today what we can do because he has, as you know, probably asthma problems. He has some virus to make some not nice things so we are going to see tomorrow if he is able to go on the bench."

Dominic Solanke, who scored in the first leg, is also a doubt for the clash with some "small problems".

Igor Tudor has been handed a huge boost ahead of Tottenham's UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg clash with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.

As is customary for European games, the media are invited to watch 15 minutes of open training ahead of the clash and two players have been spotted back in training as Spurs look to overturn a 5-2 deficit from their first leg meeting.

Lucas Bergvall was seen training with his teammates having been out of action with an ankle injury since the middle of January. He had not been expected to be back in action until after the March international break, so it is a huge boost to an ailing Spurs squad.

Destiny Udogie Ready To Return To Action Too

Not only that but club captain Cristian Romero was also on the grass training with the first team in a huge boost after suffering a head injury in the first leg with Atletico.

And the good news came in threes as there was also a return to the training pitch for Destiny Udogie, who has been out for the last five weeks with a hamstring injury. Tudor will hope to be able to call upon all three for the clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Romero will still have to be assessed for concussion ahead of the game kicking off, having clash heads with Joao Palhinha in the last few minutes of the game at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano last Tuesday night.

Both players left the field before the final whistle and missed Spurs' 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

Palhinha did not train with his teammates on Tuesday morning, but was spotted doing individual work alongside long-term injured midfielder James Maddison.

James Maddison Being Back On The Grass Is A Major Boost For Spurs

Maddison has not played at all this season after suffering an ACL injury in pre-season. The fact he is out on the grass and doing individual training, however, will be a huge boost to his hopes of returning to action before the season is out.

Conor Gallagher was not seen during training. The January signing missed the game with Liverpool due to being unwell and it would appear he is still suffering with that illness ahead of welcoming his old team to N17.

Tottenham still have a huge number of players out of action, with Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Wilson Odobert and Dejan Kulusevski unavailable alongside Palhinha and Maddison.

Tottenham showed plenty of fight as they secured their first point under Igor Tudor at the weekend, but it shouldn't be enough to keep him in his job.

Spurs remain just one point above the relegation zone in the Premier League, and they are in serious danger of being relegated to the Championship.

A defeat against Nottingham Forest at the weekend could see them drop into the bottom three if West Ham secure three points, and Tudor's side have only shown positive signs in one game during his short tenure.

The north London club have looked toothless under him since he was brought in to replace Thomas Frank, and Spurs still need to make the decision to sack him, despite the positive signs against Liverpool on Sunday evening.

Tottenham Receive Robbie Keane Boost

Ferencvaros director Judit Berkesi has recently acknowledged that his side regularly lose some of their key players due to finding other opportunities elsewhere, and he's also added that it's also the case with managers.

“This is actually the club’s merit in this respect, that we are already at a point where we can sell not only players well in certain cases, but also head coaches in the last two cases. It is certain that this possibility may also exist with Robbie in certain cases, despite the fact that he feels very good here, can really work in very good conditions, receives all the support that is possible, and the coaches can appreciate this as well.”

It's certainly not a 'hands off' approach from Berkesi, which possibly hints that it would be easily achievable for Spurs to come and get him, whether that be through a cheap release clause or something in his contract stating he's able to join another club.

GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed that Keane is one of Tottenham's managerial targets as a potential replacement for Tudor, and he is interested in the job.

Keane a Tudor Upgrade for Tottenham

If Tottenham can bring Keane to the club, where he spent a large portion of his career as a player, then the north London outfit would certainly be getting an upgrade on Tudor.

Spurs have shown very little under Tudor, except for the game against Liverpool, whereas Keane has been a major success in his two recent managerial roles.

Keane knows what it takes to play for Spurs, and after winning two league titles already in his short managerial career, he's gained experience in building a winning mentality.

The appointment of Keane would likely get fans back onside, considering his affinity with the club, and Spurs need to pull the trigger and bring him in immediately.

Tottenham manager Igor Tudor has now discovered three players he can rely on as he aims to steer the club away from the relegation zone in the Premier League.

Spurs secured an excellent point away at Liverpool on Sunday, with Richarlison scoring late on to rescue a draw for Tudor.

That was the first point Spurs have secured since Tudor arrived through the door, but they are still in search of their first victory as the Tottenham manager looks to help them avoid the drop.

The former Juventus boss has a host of injury troubles to contend with, as Joao Palhinha and Cristian Romero were the latest players to join the injury list.

Conor Gallagher also missed the game through illness, so Tudor's squad is wearing incredibly thin at the moment.

Tudor has now discovered a few players he can rely on, however, and none of them were truly fancied by former manager Thomas Frank.

Richarlison

The obvious player is Richarlison, who scored Tottenham's only goal against Liverpool in a 1-1 draw.

The Brazilian has started just 14 Premier League games this season, struggling to make an impact under Frank, but that hasn't stopped him from finding nine goals in England's top flight, as well as three assists.

The former Everton man is well-versed in relegation battles having been involved with Everton, and he's exactly the player Tudor knows he can rely on after his late goal against Liverpool.

Frank might have been in a better position had he relied on him more, but Richarlison could have a huge say now in saving Tudor his job.

Kevin Danso

Another Tudor has discovered that he can rely on is Kevin Danso.

The tough defender was phenomenal at the heart of the defence at Anfield, outshining his defensive partner Radu Dragusin, and he's another that Frank barely played.

The 27-year-old has started just 10 Premier League games this season, but he looked like one of Spurs' more experienced heads against Liverpool, and was comfortably one of their best players.

If Danso can continue with performances like that, then Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, who have endured their own difficulties this season, might find it difficult to get back into the side, as Tudor needs players who will fight in this relegation battle.

Mathys Tel

Mathys Tel was someone who was given a hard time by Frank, omitted from the Champions League squad, while he's also only started eight Premier League games all season.

The French youngster didn't set the world alight at Anfield, but he worked incredibly hard defensively and showed a threat in the final third, creating three chances, more than any other Spurs player.

Tel has been chomping at the bit to get a regular run in the Tottenham side, and he could be crucial for Tudor in the fight to not only stay in the Premier League, but also to keep his job.

Liverpool and Tottenham played out a match that showed why both clubs are struggling in the Premier League this season. Many expected the former to win the game at Anfield comfortably, but that's not how things panned out.

The Reds took the lead in the first half through a Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick, which Guglielmo Vicario may well have done better with. Then, Igor Tudor's team claimed a late point through Richarlison, and the visitors deserved it for their efforts.

However, it could've been a very different game, according to former PGMOL boss Keith Hackett. The ex-FIFA referee has blasted VAR and the referee for missing a blatant red card offence during the top-flight clash.

Keith Hackett on 'Obvious' VAR Error in Liverpool vs Spurs

The man who got away with one in the eyes of Hackett was Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk. The Dutchman stopped Richarlison from bearing down on goal in the second half with his hand on the Brazilian's shoulder.

"I can remember doing a piece in The Telegraph about Virgil van Dijk and seven of his clear, nailed-on offences that went unpunished," Hackett recalled during his furious rant. He went on to explain that the 34-year-old should've seen red and conceded a penalty, telling Football Insider:

"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?"

Hackett, 81, did admit that referee Chris Kavanagh didn't have the best view, but VAR should've stepped in to support. He added: "The referee hasn’t got the viewing angle that VAR have got. It’s very clearly a holding offence, one which has gone unpunished."

He then backed up his opinion on X (formerly Twitter), responding to a fan saying: "Agree 100% with your opinion that this was a foul, therefore penalty kick and red card for DOGSO."

Hackett Has Previously Slammed Van Dijk

As he mentioned, Hackett previously wrote an entire article dedicated to potentially punishable offences that the Liverpool skipper 'got away with'. Among those fouls were off-the-ball incidents with Richarlison and Kai Havertz.

The Reds' star defender has only ever been sent off in two Premier League matches for Liverpool, while also picking up just 27 yellow cards. For the position he plays and the fact he's pulled on the shirt 331 times for the club, that's an impressive disciplinary record, even if Hackett thinks he's got lucky on occasion.

Tottenham Hotspur kept their heads above the Premier League relegation zone with a 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Sunday, which may have relieved any immediate pressure on caretaker manager Igor Tudor.

GIVEMESPORT sources revealed heading into the weekend that Tudor had alienated 'several' players during his short reign at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, and that the club were considering alternative options.

Many would have been expecting Tudor to make it five losses from five matches at Anfield, especially without first-choice centre-backs Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, but instead his team showed good fight to take a point against Arne Slot's men, with Richarlison scoring the late equaliser for the visitors.

With West Ham United and Nottingham Forest also drawing, it left Spurs one point above the bottom three ahead of their huge clash with Forest in the capital next Sunday.

De Zerbi is 'Dream' Tottenham Target

According to GIVEMESPORT senior reporter Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham's 'dream' candidate right now is Roberto De Zerbi.

The Italian has been out of work since leaving Marseille just before Thomas Frank was sacked by Spurs last month, and is yet to take on another role.

According to Romano, Tottenham would 'love' to hire De Zerbi but there are issues around that plan to appoint him - right now at least.

Both Romano and GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent confirmed on Sunday that De Zerbi is currently ready to wait until the summer before making his next move, knowing he has interest from multiple clubs.

Despite the positive result on Sunday, Tudor could still leave Spurs this month, according to GMS sources, with the club actively assessing both caretaker options and whether a permanent appointment could be brought forward.

Lewis Family Must do Everything to Get De Zerbi

Whether it is getting him now or agreeing a deal ahead of the summer, the Lewis Family need to step up and give the 'world-class' De Zerbi an offer he can't afford to refuse.

De Zerbi has been linked with the role at Manchester United, but Michael Carrick is putting himself in a good position to get the job on a permanent basis given how well he is performing in a caretaker role.

It remains unclear if the Liverpool or Manchester City jobs will become available or not in the coming months, but beyond those the Tottenham vacancy could be a strong one for De Zerbi, described as 'one of the best managers in the world' by Arne Slot, if he wants to return to the Premier League.

While the romantic option for the fans would be to have Mauricio Pochettino back at the club next season, and he is one of their main targets, this is a club in crisis and the next manager needs as much time as possible at the end of the season to make an impact.

Tottenham won't get that with Pochettino, who is unlikely to be available until July at the very earliest given the dates of the World Cup, and USA's potential success at their home tournament.

Tottenham officials haven't got a lot right in the last months, but if they want to preserve their Premier League status now or boost their Premier League hopes next season - assuming they do stay up - then De Zerbi is an appointment they must seriously push for.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Igor Tudor will be taking his press conference on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the Champions League second-leg tie against Atletico Madrid following rumours about his future, according to Alasdair Gold.

The Croat avoided defeat for the first time in his fifth match in charge as Tottenham picked up an unexpected 1-1 draw against top-four hopefuls Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

Spurs looked to be on course for another Premier League defeat as the match entered the dying stages, before Richarlison's 90th-minute goal rescued a vital point for the visitors.

With West Ham United and Nottingham Forest both drawing over the weekend, the relegation scrap remained the same as it did entering the weekend, with Tottenham one point above both teams and the relegation zone.

Tudor has eased some of the pressure that was building on his shoulders, as he now looks to overcome a 5-2 deficit from the first leg against Diego Simeone's men at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday night.

Tottenham Have Been Considering Tudor's Future

GIVEMESPORT reported last week that Tottenham were considering another change of manager after Tudor lost his first four matches in charge, as well as 'alienating' several Spurs players since replacing Thomas Frank.

The north Londoners were sounding out potential candidates to join for the rest of the season, but they decided to leave the Croat in charge against Arne Slot's men.

Following a well-deserved point on Merseyside, the club has now 'confirmed' on Monday morning, according to Gold posting on X, that the 47-year-old will take the pre-match press conference for the Atletico game on Tuesday afternoon.

Following the clash against Atletico, Tottenham face a massive Premier League game at home to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest next Sunday.

Who Could Replace Tudor if Things Get Worse?

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Tottenham have started sounding out potential short-term managerial options should they decide to wield the axe on Tudor.

Among the candidates would be Ryan Mason, who has already taken interim charge of Spurs twice before, former Tottenham striker Robbie Keane, who is currently in charge of Hungarian champions Ferencvaros, and the out-of-work Sean Dyche.

Although a change is not entirely guaranteed, especially after the Liverpool result, it is not being ruled out by the north London outfit's leadership team, with the final decision likely to rest with Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange.

Who Are Tottenham's Top Permanent Managerial Targets?

According to GMS sources, former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is one of their two main targets to be Tudor's permanent replacement in the summer.

Of course, the Argentine is unavailable until after he has managed the USA at their home World Cup this summer.

The other top candidate is Roberto De Zerbi, who is available now following his exit from Marseille last month.

It remains to be seen whether Tottenham could convince him to join now rather than in the summer, with the Italian surely likely to want a full pre-season to get his ideas across if he is interested in the role.

Tottenham Hotspur secured a 1–1 draw at Liverpool in their battle to stay in the Premier League, and Fabrizio Romano has now shared an update on their managerial situation.

Igor Tudor has been under heavy pressure to spark an upturn after failing to win his first four matches in charge of the north London side.

Spurs eventually picked up their first point under him, with Richarlison scoring a late equaliser at Anfield.

The result may have eased the pressure on Tudor slightly, but Tottenham still need to build on it rather than slipping back into their usual performance levels.

Regardless of what happens in the coming weeks, Spurs will be in the market for a new manager, and Romano has now provided an update on the situation ahead of the summer.

Romano has now provided an update on the Tottenham manager situation, amid their recent draw with Liverpool. The respected reporter confirms that, since firing Frank, Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi have been two big targets for the north London club.

'What I can tell you on the Tottenham job and on Roberto De Zerbi is that, let's be clear, between the past and the future. The past is, that in the last three, four, five weeks, even six weeks, Tottenham have considered, since they fired Thomas Frank, Roberto De Zerbi and Mauricio Pochettino."

Romano later adds that De Zerbi, who is a top target for Tottenham, is not keen on taking the job during the middle of the season.

"De Zerbi was a top target for Tottenham, but at the moment, De Zerbi is still not keen on taking a job now, in the middle of the season."

Romano failed to mention anything about Tudor's immediate future, but it appears Spurs now have one less option to turn to if they decide to sack their current manager.

Tottenham's Managerial Options

GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed that Tottenham are considering making a change in the dugout, and are analysing potential names as they weigh up making a decision.

Fulham's Marco Silva, Pochettino, De Zerbi, Robbie Keane, Ryan Mason, and Sean Dyche are all possible options for Spurs, but some are unlikely to be available until the end of the season.

It remains to be seen whether Tottenham's stance on Tudor will change after the result against Liverpool, but with just a few days until they face Atletico Madrid, it wouldn't be a surprise if a decision was delayed until after that game.

Pochettino or De Zerbi?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT which manager would suit Tottenham best at the moment, Pochettino or De Zerbi.

Tottenham manager Igor Tudor might be given a little extra time after his side showed significantly more fight against Liverpool on Sunday, and he'll be thanking some of his players for potentially saving his job.

Spurs conceded against Liverpool early on as Dominik Szoboszlai's free-kick found its way into the back of the net, with Guglielmo Vicario getting a hand to it but failing to keep it out.

Tottenham looked threatening throughout, but it felt like it wasn't going to be their day, until the final moments.

Richarlison was fed through on goal in the final minutes, and he dispatched past Alisson Becker to secure a point for his side, with the Brazilian looking delighted, not only for his team but also due to his Everton connections.

Whether Tudor will keep his job remains to be seen, but the result at Anfield will have done him no harm.

Igor Tudor Has Tottenham Defender to Thank

One man Tudor has to thank is defender Kevin Danso. The centre-back, who has come under plenty of criticism this season, deserves a lot of credit for his performance.

Alasdair Gold even gave Danso an 8/10 rating for his display, suggesting that he was Tottenham's 'best defender by a mile'.

"Spurs' best defender by a mile. Limped around, battling for everything. 8."

Richarlison will take a lot of the plaudits after scoring the equaliser at Anfield, and rightly so, but credit has to be given to Danso, who was crucial for them at the back, preventing the Reds from scoring from open play.

Whether Danso's performance or the result overall will save Tudor his job remains to be seen, but there's no doubt they showed more fight during that game than they did in all of the others combined, hinting that the manager is starting to get his message across to the players.

Danso Proves People Wrong

Danso has proved a lot of Spurs fans wrong with that performance, after the defender received plenty of criticism this season.

The centre-back was even limping around at times during the game, showing he's willing to put his body on the line to try and get a result.

That's the kind of spirit and fight that Spurs need if they want to remain in the Premier League, and he's certainly earned himself a regular spot in the starting XI if he's going to continue with performances like that.

It's now a waiting game for Tottenham supporters to see if Tudor is given the boot, but it feels like he could be given at least the Atletico Madrid game to show this weekend's result wasn't a one-off.