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Tottenham Hotspur will be searching for their next permanent manager in tandem with Igor Tudor and his players trying to ensure they keep the club in the Premier League this season.

Another shocking league season for Spurs means they are in 16th position and just four points above the relegation zone, with a campaign in the Championship next term unthinkable for a club of their size.

Tudor will know that his debut game against Arsenal wasn't good enough and that a big improvement is needed, starting with the trip to Fulham on Sunday.

The Croat has been boosted by the return to fitness of Pedro Porro and Kevin Danso ahead of the London derby at Craven Cottage, and now a big performance and result is required to stave off any relegation fears.

Which division Tottenham find themselves in next season will of course have a big bearing on who their next permanent manager is too.

Tottenham 'Interested' in Appointing Cesc Fabregas

Tottenham are considering their options as they look to secure a top manager for the 2026-27 campaign to move them back up the Premier League table.

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, former boss Mauricio Pochettino and the newly-available Roberto De Zerbi are their two top targets at the moment, but as per TEAMtalk, they are also considering Fabregas too.

While the Spaniard has strong connections with Spurs' arch London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea, he would be open to taking the job at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The north Londoners would face competition to land the 38-year-old however, as he is also of interest to Manchester City as they begin to conduct due diligence on potential replacements for Pep Guardiola.

Fabregas Would be Better Than Pochettino

While the romantic appointment for Tottenham this summer would be Pochettino, there do have to be some doubts over whether it is really the right appointment to take the club forward.

Of course, there is the old adage that you should never go back and tarnish your reputation, and that must be taken into consideration.

The Argentine will also have been away from club football for two years by the time we get to the end of this season.

The same can't be said for Fabregas, who continues to have Como punching above their weight in Serie A.

The club is sixth and making a genuine push for Champions League football next term, and Fabregas has helped attract big talents like Nico Paz to northern Italy, before developing him to become one of the best players in the division.

Already renowned for his tactical acumen and charisma, Fabregas is considered to be one of the most exciting young managers in European football, and despite his Arsenal links, he is a project manager who can finally take Tottenham forward again.

Tottenham Hotspur have made contact with Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac as they weigh up their options ahead of next season, according to Bild.

Rather than going down the route of appointing a permanent manager following the sacking of Thomas Frank after defeat to Newcastle earlier this month, Spurs instead decided to bring free-agent Igor Tudor in on an interim basis until the summer.

Tudor's Tottenham debut didn't go to plan as his new side were beaten 4-1 at home by Arsenal in the north London derby, and the Croat will know that he needs to bounce back with a win at Fulham on Sunday.

Spurs are in desperate need of their first Premier League win of 2026 at Craven Cottage, with the club lying four points above the relegation zone with 11 games left to play.

Tudor also needs victories to boost his personal chances of being named as Tottenham's next manager permanently, but senior club officials are exploring other options now too, including Kovac.

Kovac Getting 'Strong Interest' From Premier League Clubs

Kovac's position as Borussia Dortmund manager was brought into question following the second-leg Champions League playoff tie with Atalanta this week, according to Bild.

The Bundesliga giants recorded a promising 2-0 success against their Serie A opponents in the first leg at Signal Iduna Park, and hopes would have been high of progression into the last 16.

However, Dortmund found themselves 3-0 down before the hour-mark in Bergamo, and while Karim Adeyemi's goal brought the tie level again, a 98th-minute penalty from Lazar Samardzic proved to be the difference.

Kovac received criticism for his decision to start Emre Can and not replace Ramy Bensebaini, with the report claiming that the former Croatia international has been attracting interest from Tottenham, Manchester United and Chelsea this season, with all three making contact for his services.

GMS sources have revealed that Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi are the main frontrunners for Spurs as things stand.

Kovac 'Can See Himself Moving to England'

The 54-year-old, who has only been in charge of Dortmund for just over 12 months, is described as a 'coach in demand' in the Premier League.

It's not too surprising given he has a win percentage of 57% with the Bundesliga giants, winning 35 of his 61 matches in charge despite the club not having the same level of players they've had in recent years.

Kovac, described as 'one of the best coaches' in football, has Dortmund comfortably in second position in the Bundesliga standings and while the title looks out of reach, they can boost their chances if they beat leaders Bayern Munich at home on Saturday.

The manager is seen as one who is getting the best out of the tools at his disposal, with Dortmund wanting to keep him at least until his contract expires in 2027.

Kovac can personally see himself moving to England in his career, which is a boost for Tottenham, but he remains focused on the task in hand until the end of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur's hunt for their next permanent manager is well underway and the club has been boosted by Mauricio Pochettino's latest comments.

Spurs had the conundrum of whether to go for an interim or permanent manager following the dismissal of Thomas Frank earlier this month, with senior club officials deciding to go down the route of the former.

Igor Tudor has taken charge until the end of the season, and while Johan Lange has admitted that he could be given the job on a full-time basis if he impresses, it's surely more likely that Tottenham will look to bring in a new name altogether.

Firstly, the north London outfit need to keep themselves in the Premier League, starting with Sunday's trip to Fulham, with the club without a league win in 2026 and lying just four points above the relegation zone.

Slipping into the Championship would be unthinkable for Tottenham, but should they stay where they are it sounds as though Pochettino would be keen on the job.

Mauricio Pochettino 'Open to Everything'

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Pochettino is one of Tottenham's top manager targets in the summer as they look to bring the club back to where it should be in the Premier League table.

The Argentine will be joined high on Spurs' shortlist by Roberto De Zerbi, who is also a target for Manchester United and potentially Manchester City and Liverpool should managerial changes happen at those clubs at the end of the season.

Pochettino will be going nowhere until after managing the USA at their home World Cup this summer, but his latest comments suggest he will then be 'open' to every offer he receives, with Spurs remaining huge admirers following his previous five-year spell in charge.

Speaking on Spanish radio, Pochettino said:

“I’m always linked (to clubs), to Tottenham, just like at one time I was linked to Espanyol, or to other clubs.

”In the end, especially because of my past at those clubs, when things aren’t going well, people tend to fall back on emotions and say, ‘Well, with Mauricio we played good football,’ or whatever it may be.

"But no. We’re focused on the World Cup, on the United States. My contract runs until after the World Cup, so after that we’ll see what might happen. [I'm] Open to everything, right?”

Positives of Pochettino Appointment

While Pochettino is clearly a talented manager and coach, the main positive of re-hiring Pochettino is the way he would bring the whole club together.

Spurs fans still love him, as was shown when they chanted his name during Frank's final game in charge of Newcastle.

There appears to be a real disconnect throughout the whole of Tottenham right now, and this is the appointment that makes the most sense to fix that issue.

In his previous spell, the 'world-class' Argentine took the north Londoners to a Champions League final and while they didn't win it, there is a feeling of unfinished business from all parties.

Spurs have a decision to make this summer; do they go for the romantic return of Pochettino or try something new again? Regardless, it seems the 54-year-old would be keen on returning to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham are reportedly battling Manchester City for the possible appointment of Cesc Fabregas, according to TEAMtalk.

Spurs are going to be in the market for a new manager in the summer, with Igor Tudor only signing a deal until the end of the season.

The former Juventus man was brought in to replace Thomas Frank on an interim basis, giving the north London club plenty of time to find the ideal permanent candidate.

It's a move that made sense for Tottenham, with a host of possible candidates more likely to become available later this year. Two examples would be Oliver Glasner and, potentially, Mauricio Pochettino.

Glasner has already confirmed he's leaving Crystal Palace when his contract expires, while Pochettino won't be departing the USA national team until the World Cup is over at the very earliest.

Tottenham in Battle for Spanish Manager

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham and Man City are the two sides interested in appointing Como manager Fabregas ahead of the summer. Spurs are in the market for a manager, while City could also be joining them, with Pep Guardiola's future uncertain.

It's claimed that Fabregas is open to joining Spurs, despite his links to Arsenal and Chelsea, having played for both during his playing career in England.

Described as 'the next elite coach' by Como scout Ben Mattinson, Fabregas has done a superb job with Como so far, and he's quickly becoming one of the most exciting young coaches in world football.

If Spurs can convince the Spanish manager to make the move to north London, then it could be an incredibly smart appointment.

Some Tottenham Fans Might Not be Happy

Although many will be able to see past it, there will undoubtedly be some Tottenham fans out there who won't be happy with the club appointing Fabregas due to his allegiances to both Chelsea and Arsenal.

The Spanish midfielder played for both London clubs during his time in the Premier League, but any Spurs fans concerned by that will undoubtedly forget if he delivers success to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Fabregas doesn't have much experience in management yet, but the job he's done at Como has certainly shown positive signs that he's going to become a phenomenal manager.

What is Fabregas' Style of Play?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT to explain Fabregas' style of play with Como, to give Tottenham fans more of an idea of what to expect if he were to be appointed.

Tottenham are one of the sides who are showing an interest in signing Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a report from TEAMtalk.

Spurs could be in the market for a new goalkeeper when the window opens later this year, amid uncertainty surrounding the future of Guglielmo Vicario.

The goalkeeper position might not be the only area of the pitch that the north London club look to strengthen after such a disappointing season. We could see Spurs reinforce multiple positions when the market opens as they look to head back in the right direction.

Tottenham are likely to be planning their recruitment around a potential new manager and system too, with Igor Tudor only joining on a deal until the end of the season.

Tottenham Eyeing Goalkeeper Addition

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham are one of the sides showing an interest in signing Brighton goalkeeper Verbruggen in the summer window.

The report claims that Spurs are ready to sell Vicario in the summer transfer window, while Chelsea are also keen on signing Verbruggen.

It's understood that Brighton are set to demand a fee in the region of £50m to allow Verbruggen to depart later this year. The Seagulls already have Carl Rushworth as a backup, with the 24-year-old currently out on loan, so they appear to be open to allowing him to leave the club in the coming months.

With Vicario potentially heading through the exit door, Spurs are clearly already making a plan to replace him in the summer window.

Vicario Wants to Leave Tottenham

Although it's not ideal for Spurs to have to find a new goalkeeper in the summer, when it's likely to be a busy window anyway, there's little point keeping a player at the club if he doesn't want to be there.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Vicario is 'fully open' to joining Inter Milan in the summer transfer window. The Italian club consider the Spurs goalkeeper a serious target, so it wouldn't be a surprise if a deal takes place.

If Tottenham can find an adequate replacement, whether that be Verbruggen, described as 'unbelievable' by Fabian Hurzeler, or someone else, then it might make sense for them to sanction the sale of Vicario when the market opens later this year.

How Much Can Tottenham Get for Vicario?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how much Tottenham could get if they did sell Vicario, based on his market value.

Tottenham boss Igor Tudor has delivered an important injury update ahead of Spurs' crucial Premier League fixture with London rivals Fulham this weekend.

Spurs make the short trip across London to take on the Whites at Craven Cottage, knowing that they could be just two points above the relegation zone by the time they kick off.

The Croatian, who has come into the club as interim boss until the end of the season following Thomas Frank's sacking in N17, has inherited not only a perilous position in the Premier League table, but an awful injury crisis, with no fewer than 10 first-team stars unavailable through injury and one in club captain Cristian Romero not available due to suspension.

Igor Tudor Set To Welcome Back Important Pair

But two of those returned to training this week, with Pedro Porro and Kevin Danso both in contention to make the squad for the game in west London.

The two defenders were both pictured back in training with the rest of the first team this week and Tudor has confirmed during his pre-match press conference that both are available to play against Fulham. He did also reveal there was a slight concern over Micky van de Ven too.

The Spurs head coach said: "Yes [Porro and Danso back and available]. A small problem for Micky [van de Ven] in his little finger, but he’s okay."

Tottenham are 16th in the Premier League table, four points clear of the relegation zone currently, but with third-bottom West Ham playing on Saturday, that gap could be cut to just two - Nottingham Forest would drop in were the Hammers to win and they are two points adrift of Spurs - before the London derby even kicks off.

The Tottenham Players Who Will Be Missing At Craven Cottage

Tottenham are guaranteed to be without eight first-team players due to injury and one more due to suspension, with Romero sitting out the third of a four-game ban for that needless red card against Manchester United.

Ben Davies, James Maddison, Wilson Odobert and Dejan Kulusevski are likely to be missing the rest of the season, with Rodrigo Bentancur also out of action for an extended period. Destiny Udogie, Lucas Bergvall and Mohammed Kudus should be back by the beginning of April and the Premier League run-in.

There is set to be plenty of speculation around the futures of a number of Tottenham Hotspur players in the summer transfer window.

A mass overhaul could be required in N17, with Spurs likely to follow up their 17th-placed finish in the Premier League last season with another poor return. The Lilywhites are currently 16th and in a real relegation battle with only 11 games of the season to go.

The club may look to put a number of under-performing players in the shop window, as they look to put the best possible squad together for the new manager - whoever that may be.

Liverpool Have Been Linked With A Move For Van De Ven

But there will also be high-profile players considering their futures too, given the poor campaign and unrest in north London, with centre-back pairing Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero likely to be high on that list.

Club captain Romero has been linked with both Madrid clubs in the past, while van de Ven has interest from Liverpool - whom he has openly said he supported as a child.

Liverpool will be looking for a new partner for Virgil van Dijk, with Ibrahima Konate set to leave when his contract expires this summer, while also looking for a long-term replacement for van Dijk himself, who at 34 only has one year left on his current deal.

But a new team have this week been linked with a move for van de Ven - Manchester United. The Red Devils have been linked with a £125million move to sign van de Ven, despite their main focus in the summer being on signing a midfielder or two, with Casemiro leaving upon the expiration of his contract at Old Trafford.

Tottenham Will Not Sell Romero And Van De Ven

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has poured cold water on the van de Ven to United links, however.

Talking on his YouTube channel, Romano said: "I do not see Tottenham selling both of them (Romero and van de Ven). This would not be in Tottenham style, but there is obviously a lot of attention on the players, because they are among the best centre-backs in the world. And so several clubs are following these situations.

"On van de Ven and Manchester United, these rumours around in the last 24 to 48 hours, coming from England, I received many questions, but guys, I'm not aware about anything really serious or concrete at this stage."

Harry Maguire Could Hold Key To Van De Ven Move

"Appreciating Micky van de Ven is absolutely normal because he is one of the best defenders around, so it's absolutely normal to have these kind of stories on many clubs. But at the moment, I think, as I keep telling you, and I told you here on the channel for some time, the focus for Man United and the big spending is going to be on midfielders. Man Utd want to invest in midfielders.

"Then Man Utd to sign a defender? I think it's a possibility in the summer. Let's see what happens with [Harry] Maguire if he's going to stay, if he's going to leave. But at the moment, for Micky van de Ven and United, there is nothing really serious or concrete."

Tottenham Hotspur have already decided that they will offload Guglielmo Vicario during the summer transfer window, according to TEAMtalk, regardless of the identity of their next permanent manager.

Full focus right now at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is keeping the club in the Premier League, with form under previous manager Thomas Frank dragging them deep into relegation trouble.

Ahead of Sunday's trip to face Fulham, Spurs are just four points above West Ham United in the final relegation spot, as they look to avoid a disastrous demotion to the Championship next term.

There are likely to be big changes in the Tottenham squad no matter which league they find themselves in in 2026-27, with Vicario set to be one big-name who will be sacrificed.

Tottenham Hierarchy Want Vicario Upgrade

The Italian is in his third season as Tottenham's number one goalkeeper following a move from Italian club Empoli in 2023, but the club's hierarchy doesn't want him between the sticks again next term, according to TEAMtalk.

Spurs decision-makers clearly haven't been impressed by what they've seen from the 29-year-old, who it has been reported is open to a move back to Italy to play for Serie A giants Inter Milan.

The club have made the ruthless call before they even decide who their next permanent manager will be, which would usually be a decision left up to the incoming boss.

Tottenham are now determined to land a 'top-class' replacement for Vicario, who earns £95,000-a-week including bonuses, ahead of next season, with Lens’ standout shot-stopper Robin Risser emerging as a preferred option.

Vicario Might Not be Only Big Tottenham Player Exit

It was reported by the same outlet earlier this month that Tottenham's board are also in a 'state of panic' at which players they could lose during the summer, especially if they do go down to England's second tier.

Highly-rated defender Micky van de Ven is reportedly likely to leave Spurs regardless, while six other Tottenham players are also ready to jump ship should the worst happen in the coming months.

The Dutchman wouldn't be the only loss from the backline, with Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie also likely to seek moves away from north London.

It's been reported in Romero's homeland Argentina that the Spurs captain will leave the club in the summer.

Tottenham's attack would be hit hard too, with James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke all likely to chase exits should Spurs fail to preserve their Premier League status.

Tottenham are believed to be showing an interest in signing Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider.

Adding a new goalkeeper could become a priority for Spurs later this year, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that Gugliemo Vicario is 'fully open' to joining Inter Milan in the summer transfer window.

Vicario has been linked with a move back to Italy recently, and he's high on Inter Milan's list. The Spurs goalkeeper came close to joining the Italian club before he made the move to north London, and he could be set to fly back to his home country if Inter firm up their interest.

As a result, Spurs will need to be in the market for a new number one.

Tottenham Eyeing New Goalkeeper

Henderson has cemented himself as Crystal Palace's number one goalkeeper in recent years, despite the likes of Walter Benitez and Sam Johnstone attempting to take his shirt off him.

The England international has developed into one of the best Premier League goalkeepers, and his impressive performances have alerted other clubs.

According to a former scout at Football Insider, Tottenham are one of the sides who are showing an interest in signing Henderson, amid doubts surrounding the future of Vicario.

“Tottenham are looking at a few new goalkeepers. If they can come to an agreement to sell Vicario in the summer, they’re going to need to bring in a replacement for him and somebody who will improve their side. The Crystal Palace goalkeeper, Dean Henderson, is somebody I hear Tottenham have been impressed by."

Henderson Could be Ideal Vicario Replacement

Vicario has come under plenty of criticism this season at Tottenham, with his performance levels declining, so losing him to Inter Milan in the summer transfer window wouldn't be a huge blow.

Spurs would need to find an adequate replacement, and Henderson might even be considered an upgrade on the Italian goalkeeper.

Tempting Crystal Palace into a sale might not be easy, especially as they have already lose Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi this season.

Jean-Philippe Mateta and Adam Wharton are also being heavily linked with moves away, so it might take a hefty fee to convince their London rivals to part ways this summer.

How Much Could Henderson Cost?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how much Henderson could cost in the summer transfer window, based on market valuations.

Here’s a likely transfer fee range for Dean Henderson if Crystal Palace were to sell him now — based on current valuation insights and context:

Most market trackers list Henderson’s current market value around €25 m (~£21 m), reflecting his Premier League experience and age (28).

Estimated club valuation models put him close to €28 m (~£24 m) as part of Palace’s squad transfer value metrics.

Palace paid about £15 m (+ add-ons) to sign him in 2023, which anchors his baseline value in club accounting.

Realistically, Palace would probably ask ~£25 m–£30 m to negotiate, with top offers possibly reaching £30 m+ if multiple clubs are interested.

Contracts running until 2028 improve Palace’s leverage, justifying a higher ask than pure market tag.

Henry Winter has admitted that Mauricio Pochettino is Tottenham's "Plan A" to be their new permanent manager in the summer.

Pochettino would be a popular choice to return to north London and there have been plenty of column inches and website stories circulating around him since Thomas Frank's sacking in N17 earlier this month.

The Argentinian was in charge at Spurs from 2014 to 2019 leading them on two very close Premier League title challenges in 2016 and 2017 and guiding them to the Champions League final in 2019. He has spoken openly about wanting to return to the club one day and this summer could be the perfect time.

Tottenham Will Run Into American Problems Trying To Appoint Pochettino

Tottenham's owners, the Lewis family, made the decision to appoint an interim head coach in Igor Tudor for the rest of the season, before making a permanent appointment in the summer, when the likes of Pochettino, Oliver Glasner and Andoni Iraola will be out of contract.

Pochettino has a contract with the US men's national team for their home World Cup also being played in Canada and Mexico this summer, having signed a deal with the USA in 2024 after US Soccer Federation sporting director Matt Crocker was tasked with bringing in a world-class coach.

And highly regarded football journalist Winter expects Pochettino to be Spurs' number one choice, but only once the tournament is over.

Speaking on GIVEMESPORT's Market Madness podcast, Winter said: "I’m sure it is their Plan A, but it’s also Plan USA and any hint of interest in Mauricio Pochettino, even if it’s just a puff of smoke from Tottenham High Road and a letter on a postcard to California, I think that would just cause chaos in America as we’ve seen with coaches who are approached by clubs before."

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"Bobby Robson going into 1990 knowing he was at a club at the end of it was called a traitor. He (Pochettino) would definitely get that in America, you would have [president Donald] Trump talking about it!"

Winter went on to suggest there are bigger problems to rectify at Tottenham before the head coach position is filled, however - something the supporters have been saying for years.

"The fans would love Pochettino," he said. "But I think they’ve got to sort out a lot of other things first. Recruitment, whether it be paying more in wages and maybe they're going to loosen the purse strings, the Lewis family in the summer as we're expecting, but it it's about characters, it's about leaders."