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Tottenham Hotspur have yet to make a decision on Ange Postecoglou’s future as they remain focused on finishing the season on a positive note, Fabrizio Romano has revealed in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT column.

The Australian tactician has been heavily linked with a North London exit in recent weeks amid Tottenham’s disappointing domestic campaign, but Spurs are not rushing into a decision just yet.

The Lilywhites are on course to finish outside the Premier League’s top 10 for the first time since the 2007/08 season, currently sitting 14th with nine games remaining.

Having already crashed out of both cup competitions, Tottenham’s season now hinges on winning the Europa League and, according to Romano, this could be a key factor in Postecoglou’s chances of keeping his job at the club.

Tottenham Yet to Decide on Postecoglou

Europa League win could save his job

Romano, writing exclusively for GIVEMESPORT, has revealed that if Tottenham fail to win the Europa League or at least show improvement, there is a high chance Postecoglou will be replaced after the season:

“Sources at the club guarantee that no decision has been made so far as there’s still an important competition ongoing: the path to the Europa League final doesn’t look impossible for Tottenham Hotspur, with the club feeling they can make something special happen.

“Ange Postecoglou’s hopes to keep his job at Spurs are now strictly linked to performances in Europe.

“Winning the trophy would be an important achievement of course – it’d also mean Champions League football next season and the opportunity for Postecoglou to continue his project at Spurs.

“But if Spurs are not able to win the Europa League or even show their best version until the very end, there is a high possibility to see a managerial change at Tottenham Hotspur in the summer.”

Postecoglou took charge of Spurs in the summer of 2023 and led them to a fifth-place Premier League finish in his first season, winning 20 games.

Fast forward nearly 12 months, Tottenham are now on course for their lowest league finish since the 2003/04 season, when they also ended up 14th.

They have won just four league games since the start of December and are winless in their last three ahead of Thursday’s clash with Chelsea.

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Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is 'working hard' in private to convince Fabio Paratici to return to the club, according to TBR Football.

Reports have been rife in recent weeks that Spurs have been looking to bring the 52-year-old back to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium once his worldwide ban from football ends in June, but they face stiff competition for his services.

Tottenham Trying to get Paratici Back

Levy faces competition from AC Milan

According to TBR Football, Levy has held private talks with the Italian in order to convince him to take up a permanent role again with the north London outfit.

Paratici also has an offer on the table from Italian giants AC Milan, and while Levy's intervention doesn't necessarily mean he will join Tottenham, it has stalled a potential move to the San Siro.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Tottenham Hotspur have lost 15 of their 29 Premier League matches under Ange Postecoglou this season.

The report adds that Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani met with Paratici at the weekend in order to try and find an agreement for the club's top target, but still nothing has been signed which gives Tottenham hope that they could still pull off a late hijack.

Paratici Considered a Success at Tottenham in First Spell

He played a part in deals for Maddison and Van de Ven

Paratici quit his position as managing director of football at Tottenham last April after being banned from working in football, however he has continued to aid Spurs and Levy in a consultancy role, attending games while maintaining a close relationship with the chairman.

TEAMtalk have previously reported that Paratici played a key part in deals to sign players like Guglielmo Vicario, James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, and Radu Dragusin, most of which have become key players for the north London side.

Should Paratici accept Levy's offer, he could well be working alongside a new manager next season as the pressure grows on Ange Postecoglou.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed in his GIVEMESPORT column that while Spurs have made no decision yet on sacking the Australian as they await to see how the club fare in the Europa League, they are already drawing up a succession plan which includes interest in names such as Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva and Inter Milan's Simone Inzaghi.

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Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou could oversee a double move for Wolverhampton Wanderers duo Matheus Cunha and Joao Gomes in the summer transfer market, according to reports close to the club - with the duo having been Wolves' shining stars in what has otherwise been a dull and dark campaign in the west Midlands.

Cunha has scored almost half of Wolves' Premier League goals this season as they currently sit nine points clear of relegation, being their inspiration in attack with 17 goal contributions in just 26 appearances. That has tempted interest from elsewhere, but Tottenham transfer chief Johan Lange could steal a march in the race by adding another Wolves player to their ranks against the odds - with tenacious midfielder Gomes also being in their sights, potentially seeing two Brazil internationals move on their way down to the capital city.

Report: Tottenham Set Aside Over £100million for Cunha and Gomes

The duo have been in fine form for Brazil and Wolves recently

The report by The Boy Hotspur states that Tottenham are planning to set aside a budget of over £100million for Cunha and Gomes as they look to complete a potential double raid on Wolves.

The former has been linked with a multitude of teams in the Premier League, including Arsenal, Nottingham Forest and Liverpool, who are thought to be considering the 'exceptional' Brazilian as a potential alternative to their other striking targets. But Spurs, who have made a name for becoming a proficient attacking outfit under Postecoglou, could join the list of interested teams - and that may come in the form of a double swoop for both Cunha and Gomes.

Cunha's release clause currently stands at £62.5million, after he signed a new deal shortly before the February transfer window slammed shut. That would mean Gomes - also deemed 'exceptional' - could cost at least £40million - though reports earlier in the campaign suggested that the Wolves star could even move on for a fee of £50million, taking Tottenham's potential spending to over £110million for the Molineux duo.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Matheus Cunha finally scored his first goal for Brazil in the international break, notching against Argentina.

It's no secret that a central midfielder could be needed in north London, though with an array of attacking talent, it remains to be seen if Postecoglou will force a deal through for Cunha - especially if Tottenham don't qualify for European football.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 01-04-25.

Tottenham Hotspur could be in the market for a new manager in the summer after a below-par campaign across the board - and Fabrizio Romano has told GIVEMESPORT in a transfer exclusive that potential target and Fulham boss Marco Silva could still be on his way to the north London club, with the Portuguese gaffer being expected to try a new challenge at the end of the campaign.

Tottenham have been lining up a move for a new boss, with Ange Postecoglou having been in poor form throughout the campaign. Tottenham are experiencing their worst season in over 20 years, and that has seen the former Celtic boss on the ropes - which could see chairman Daniel Levy look to bring a new boss in, with Silva being in their sights.

The Fulham gaffer has a lot of interest in his services

Romano revealed in his GIVEMESPORT transfer notebook that Silva has been doing a 'brilliant' job at Fulham, and is one of the names on Tottenham's shortlist - with people in and around the industry expecting Silva to try a new challenge at the end of the season, having been dubbed a 'genius' for his work over the past three campaigns.

Tottenham are monitoring the situation, but they aren't the only club in the race to appoint the Portuguese manager to their helm after taking Fulham from the Championship to top-half Premier League contenders.

Romano further revealed that there are crucial moments of the campaign set to come with Postecoglou's future in danger, though the Europa League can still save his job and so it's one to follow.

There has not yet been a decision on the Australian's future, with the Europa League quarter-finals still coming up - and although winning the trophy would give Spurs the opportunity to play Champions League football next season, the key is that it would end their 17-year trophy drought.

That has seen Andoni Iraola touted to be their next boss if Postecoglou can't deliver the trophy, with the Bournemouth boss having had a similar season to Silva's Fulham.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Marco Silva has won 78 of his 175 games in charge of Fulham.

Fulham currently sit eighth in the Premier League table, just four points off third-placed Chelsea - and if they can finish in the top five, we could see Champions League football at Craven Cottage next season - which would be even more tempting for Tottenham chiefs.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 01-04-25.

Chelsea are looking to maintain their push for a UEFA Champions League place when they host London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Thursday evening (UK time).

Enzo Maresca’s hosts started the week sitting fourth in the Premier League table, but that may have changed by the time this game kicks off. Manchester City (5th), Newcastle United (6th), and Brighton & Hove Albion (7th) all play on Wednesday night, and the race for a top-four spot is so tight at the moment that all three chasing sides have the chance to leapfrog Chelsea ahead of Thursday night fixture.

What is clear is that Chelsea are favourites, and deservedly so. As our odds table above shows, the hosts are 1.63 (13/20) to claim all three points, while Tottenham Hotspur are 5.0 (4/1) to secure an away win. The Draw is available at a best price of 15/4 (4.75).

Chelsea go into the game 10 places and 15 points above Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League standings. That gap is a fair reflection of the difference in quality between the sides this season: the Blues have been unequivocally the better of the two sides. It will take a monumental effort from Tottenham to win, and even earning a point may be beyond the visitors, given the difference in class between the two teams.

Chelsea’s home form is a solid W8-D4-L2, while Tottenham’s away form is a concern: Ange Postecoglou’s players have lost eight of their 14 (W5-D1-L8) Premier League games on the road this season.

Chelsea also hold a clear head-to-head advantage: they have won nine of their last 12 Premier League games (W9-D2-L1) against the opponents they face here, including their highly entertaining 4-3 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 8 last year.

The only concern for Chelsea is their unimpressive recent form: they have lost three of their last five Premier League games (W2-D0-L3), and won only four of their last 10 (W4-D2-L4).

Their home form is more reassuring, however: they are W4-D1-L0 from their last five Premier League fixtures at Stamford Bridge, averaging 2.4 goals a game across the five matches in question.

Best bet

Whichever way you look at this game, it is close to impossible to make a case for anything other than a home victory. Chelsea have clearly been the better of the two sides over the 2024-25 season to date, and for those that believe head-to-head records have a bearing on the outcome of matches, the hosts are clearly in the driving seat on this metric as well.

Chelsea’s recent home form is a third and final reason to expect Maresca’s players to collect all three points here. If the odds-on price on Chelsea triumphing is too short for you, however, then there are other ways to consider supporting the hosts.

Chelsea the Smart Handicap Selection

If, like us, you believe Chelsea will win, but are seeking bigger odds than the 1.65 (13/20) available on Chelsea simply earning the three points, then the Asian Handicap market is worth considering.

With an Asian Handicap pick, you award a handicap – which can be positive or negative – to the team of your choosing before the game kicks-off. You then add the handicap that you selected before the match to the scoreline at the end of the game to see if you have a winning selection.

Best bet

Chelsea -1.0 Asian Handicap is available at 2.05 (21/20). With this pick, your stakes will be refunded if Chelsea win the game by a single goal (as the handicap will have been equalled). You will have a winning selection if Chelsea win by two goals or more. If Chelsea draw or lose, your selection will lose (as it would if you simply backed Chelsea in the Match Odds market).

Given that we expect Chelsea to win, we are happy to make Chelsea -1.0 Asian Handicap our headline selection on the match. We feel there is little downside to this pick, as our stakes will either be refunded or earn a profit in the event of Chelsea winning.

The advantage of backing Chelsea via this method rather than simply on the Match Odds market is that our selection will win at bigger odds if Chelsea win by two or more goals.

Top selection – Chelsea -1.0 Asian Handicap (2.05)

Go Against the Goals Markets

A second selection to consider is to go against the market where the goals count is concerned.

Over 3.5 Goals is available at odds of 2.04 (26/25). That is the market’s way of saying that there is a 49 percent chance of the game having four or more goals.

Is this an accurate prediction? Based on how games involving these two sides have played out so far this season, we believe it is not.

Only 35 percent of these two sides’ Premier League games so far this season have featured four or more goals. Taking into account only Chelsea’s home games and Tottenham’s away games, the number of games that has featured four or more goals drops to 32 percent.

Best bet

Based on fixtures already played this season, the odds of this game having Over 3.5 Goals appears, to us, to be closer to 3.0 (2/1) than the 2.04 (26/25) available. Perhaps the market is reacting to the fact that the first meeting between the teams this season ended in a 4-3 win for Chelsea, or to the fact that both managers have generally encouraged an attacking style of play this season.

Given that Over 3.5 Goals has occurred in relatively few games involving these two sides this season, however, we are happy to be on the other side of the line. For that reason, Under 3.5 Goals at 1.8 (4/5) is our second pick on the game

Top selection – Under 3.5 Goals (1.8)

Senior Tottenham Hotspur officials have an appreciation for Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi as they consider a change of manager this summer, GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano has written in his latest column.

The pressure is growing on Ange Postecoglou at Spurs with the club currently sitting in 14th position in the Premier League table, having lost 15 of their 29 top flight matches this term.

Tottenham Chiefs Like Simone Inzaghi

The Italian has done an amazing job at Inter Milan

Tottenham are admiring the job Inzaghi is doing in Italy from afar according to Romano, with Posteoglou's job coming under fire following a disappointing campaign.

Winning the Europa League may yet save the Australian's job into next season, but Spurs are already looking at contingency plans should they choose to part ways with the 59-year-old at the end of the season.

It is no surprise that Inzaghi - who has been described as "the best coach in the world" - has caught their attention - he led the Serie A giants to success in 2023-24 and could soon repeat the feat with the club currently three points clear of Napoli at the summit with eight games left to play.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Simone Inzaghi has only lost six of his last 76 Serie A matches in charge of Inter Milan.

While Tottenham hold an interest, it appears as though they face a potentially impossible battle to prise the Italian away from the San Siro.

Romano says that Inzaghi is fully focused on the project with Inter, who will be taking part in the Club World Cup in June and July once the regular season is complete.

Tottenham Also Targeting Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva

The Premier League duo are also on the managerial shortlist

As well as Inzaghi, Tottenham have their eyes on two managers closer to home in AFC Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola and Fulham's Marco Silva.

The duo have enjoyed impressive seasons with their clubs - despite both being knocked out of the FA Cup quarter-finals at the weekend - and are becoming two of the most coveted managers in Europe as a result.

Tottenham are yet to make a final decision on Postecoglou's future as the club await the result of their Europa League quarter-final two-legged tie against Eintracht Frankfurt next month, but it is clear that the north London outfit are putting together a succession plan in case they have a big decision to make in the next couple of months.

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The season has been really poor so far for Spurs. It has been disappointing in terms of results, numbers, performances and also unlucky in terms of injuries, with several factors contributing. In any case, the Spurs job will be interesting to follow in the next weeks as there are already movements for an eventual change.

Still no Decision Made on Postecoglou's Future

Europa League vital to Tottenham manager keeping his job

Sources at the club guarantee that no decision has been made so far as there’s still an important competition ongoing: the path to the Europa League final doesn’t look impossible for Tottenham Hotspur, with the club feeling they can make something special happen.

Ange Postecoglou’s hopes to keep his job at Spurs are now strictly linked to performances in Europe. Winning the trophy would be an important achievement of course - it’d also mean Champions League football next season and the opportunity for Postecoglou to continue his project at Spurs.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Tottenham Hotspur have lost 15 of their 29 Premier League matches this season under Ange Postecoglou, including seven home games.

But if Spurs are not able to win the Europa League or even show their best version until the very end, there is a high possibility to see a managerial change at Tottenham Hotspur in the summer.

Tottenham's Management are Big Fans of Andoni Iraola

One of the most appreciated candidates remains Andoni Iraola, the Spanish manager who’s been doing an excellent job at Bournemouth as he’s highly-rated by Spurs' management for a long time. Quality football, ability to trust young players, attacking mentality and also a very good relationship with his own players are all skills appreciated with Iraola one of the most wanted managers around Europe right now.

There have been no direct contacts so far, but Iraola’s close circle has already been informed of Tottenham Hotspur's appreciation, so it’s surely going to be one to follow.

One more detail must be added on this story: Iraola has a release clause into his contract at Bournemouth. It’s worth around £10/11m and Spurs are already aware of it. It’s a crucial detail, as Bournemouth don’t want to lose their manager but the clause could be an important factor.

While Iraola would be the favourite candidate in case of managerial change, there are more coaches appreciated by Spurs. They are waiting to understand what they really want to do, and also the position of coaches in case Tottenham decide to approach them.

Tottenham Also Appreciate Marco Silva and Simone Inzaghi

The duo have impressed at Fulham and Inter Milan respectively

Marco Silva has been doing a brilliant job at Fulham for years, and he’s surely one of the names on Spurs' shortlist, while people in the industry expect Silva to change and try a new chapter in any case at the end of the current season. Tottenham will be monitoring the situation, but it’s not only them in the race to appoint the Portuguese manager.

Some sources also guarantee Spurs' appreciation for Simone Inzaghi, who’s been doing excellently at Inter. However, the Italian coach is fully focused on the Inter project at this stage, while he will also be busy with the Club World Cup in June and July. He doesn’t look like a realistic, easy opportunity for Tottenham, with Inter also very happy with their coach.

The crucial moments of the season are coming - Postecoglou’s future is in danger but the Europa League can still save his job and his project at Tottenham. This is one to follow, for sure.

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