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Tottenham Hotspur are now close to an agreement with Roberto De Zerbi to appoint him as the club's next manager, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.

Spurs parted company with Igor Tudor by mutual consent on Sunday after a disastrous 44-day spell in charge, which has left the club in genuine danger of relegation to the Championship.

The last defeat of his reign at home to Nottingham Forest saw the Midlands club leapfrog them in the table, leaving Tottenham one point and place above the bottom three in the Premier League.

Tudor's reign ended with one point from 15 available, and now their next manager must look to build confidence in a squad that is without a Premier League win in 2026.

Spurs chiefs have wasted no time in trying to land Tudor's replacement, with a breakthrough in talks with De Zerbi on Monday morning.

De Zerbi Set to Perform Tottenham U-Turn

De Zerbi had previously told Tottenham officials that he wanted to wait until the summer before considering taking the job, but he is now ready to perform a U-turn on that stance after a major breakthrough in talks on Monday.

According to GMS sources, Spurs have offered the Italian a lucrative, five-year contract that has made him more open to taking the job for the final seven matches of the campaign.

Should he sign, De Zerbi would be the third best-paid manager in the Premier League.

The north Londoners are now confident of securing the 'world-class' 46-year-old, who was their first-choice target for the summer ahead of Mauricio Pochettino, GMS understands.

De Zerbi Agreement 'Close', But Not Done

While an agreement is getting closer, it is not done yet with Tottenham working on other details of the deal.

For example, there will be talks over a potential break clause in De Zerbi's contract should Spurs drop into the Championship next season, according to GMS sources, which will be a very important part of negotiations.

However, after a big shift in the mood in the last 48 hours, Tottenham now appear to be closing in on their desired manager target.

Should the move happen, De Zerbi's first match in charge of the north Londoners will be against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on April 12.

Spurs will be desperate to pick up their first league win of 2026 on Wearside, with West Ham hosting bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers at the London Stadium two days previously.

Tottenham want De Zerbi in place when the majority of players return from international duty later this week.

Roberto De Zerbi has been called "far from a safe pair of hands" when it comes to Tottenham's battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.

With just seven games of the season to go, Spurs are looking for their third manager of the 2025/26 campaign having parted ways with Igor Tudor on Sunday.

The Croatian only managed 44 days in charge of Tottenham, having replaced the sacked Thomas Frank in February, but just one point from five Premier League matches and elimination from the UEFA Champions League has led to his demise.

Now Tottenham are looking for either another interim head coach until the end of the season, or a permanent appointment now, with De Zerbi linked with taking the reins on a permanent basis before the season is out.

De Zerbi To Get Huge Bonus For Keeping Tottenham In The Premier League

Spurs had planned on waiting until the summer to appoint a permanent successor to Frank, but Tudor's inability to save the Lilywhites from the drop has forced them to change their thinking.

De Zerbi was alongside Mauricio Pochettino as leading candidates to arrive in N17 in the summer, GIVEMESPORT understands, but now Tottenham have accelerated plans to speak with De Zerbi and offer him a hefty bonus for keeping Spurs in the top flight.

GIVEMESPORT understands that Tottenham want to appoint De Zerbi now, but the Italian will take some convincing to accept the role with only seven games of the campaign to go.

De Zerbi was described by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as "one of the most influential managers in the last 20 years" when he was at Brighton & Hove Albion and plays an open, expansive, attacking style of football that Tottenham fans will love.

De Zerbi Will Give The Spurs Fans What They Want

But is he capable of getting the Spurs players onside and fighting for the shirt to get them away from the bottom three between now and the end of the season, before really implementing his methods for the 2026/27 season?

Former Spurs player and manager Tim Sherwood is not sure.

Speaking on Sky Sports News, Sherwood said: "He's got such little time, hasn't he? For anyone going in now, you have to put a question mark on it, because it's only seven games left.

"I like him, I really do. I like his personality. I said many months ago that he would be the man to come into Tottenham. I would have picked him over Mauricio Pochettino for the long term.

"He plays the style that Tottenham fans want to play. He opens up the pitch, but not now, that style is not needed now. What they need now is a safe pair of hands. This is far from a safe pair of hands, by the way. I still like him, I love his personality, I love the way his teams play, but they can be open.

Why Tottenham Could Get Hammered With De Zerbi In Charge

"They can get hammered and you can't get hammered now between now and the end of the season, we saw his Marseille team play against Liverpool. Whoever they play against, they play an open style. He opens up the pitch. It's expansive, the way he wants to play.

"We know how stubborn this man is. I mean, this man is hard to deal with, but I like him for that, because he's got his own line, and he does it his way. So that's my only reservation. I think if he can get them over the line, I think he's a perfect manager for Tottenham, taking them forward.

"The main priority, obviously, is just to keep them in the league. At the moment, he would not be that firefighter type manager who comes in for this seven-game period.

"He wanted to have a break. He finished 16th of February at Marseille there. Why didn't they bring him in then why didn't they bring him in before Igor Tudor? You would have given him another seven games to go at then I would have total confidence that he would keep him in the league. They obviously didn't want him. They didn't want him then he was available, but they didn't want him."

Tottenham are expecting to appoint a new head coach in the next couple of days after Igor Tudor left the club, according to Alasdair Gold.

The north London club have had a shocking campaign so far and currently sit just one point above the relegation zone with seven games remaining in the Premier League, following their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest before the international break.

That result was enough to convince Spurs bosses that interim boss Tudor should leave, despite only being appointed earlier this month to replace Thomas Frank, and now they will need someone else to come in to guide them to safety.

Tottenham Want New Boss in Place in Days

Tottenham don't have another fixture until they face off against Sunderland on April 12th, and it has now emerged that the club are keen to appoint a new manager within a couple of days.

Spurs don't currently have anyone lined up, however, they are hopeful that they want the new man in place by the time the first-team players return from international duty in the middle of next week, to give them around 10 days of working together before the trip to the Stadium of Light.

Coach Bruno Saltor will remain at the club and will oversee training for a handful of players at Hotspur Way until the new man is in place.

Tottenham have been keen to convince Roberto De Zerbi to take the job immediately, rather than waiting until the summer, but so far he has not been open to coming in now.

Tottenham Need to Get It Right

There's no room for error in north London right now for Spurs, and they know that they simply cannot afford to get the decision of the next manager wrong.

With such a short space of time to turn things around, whoever comes in will need to make an immediate impact, and while De Zerbi would potentially be a good long-term appointment, his ideas and methods are known to be quite complex, which could be an issue anyway.

Tottenham need to get it right, but they also need to make the decision quickly, and now it will be interesting to see what they can muster up in the next couple of days.

Tottenham are considering a shock move to appoint current left-back Ben Davies to save them from relegation, according to The Telegraph.

The north London club parted ways with Igor Tudor on Sunday afternoon after just 44 days in charge, following a turgid run of one win in seven games at the club, which has left the club just one point above the relegation zone in the Premier League with seven games remaining.

Now the club must search for someone else to lead the team in the final weeks of the campaign, and it has emerged that they may look for someone from within rather than making another external appointment.

Tottenham Consider Shock Ben Davies Appointment

Davies, who has been at Tottenham since 2014, has been sidelined through injury since January due to a serious ankle injury, which he has undergone two operations for.

The Wales international is unlikely to be fit enough to feature again this season, but his experience in the club and within the dressing room has now seen him emerge as a surprise contender for the interim role until the end of the season.

Spurs have been looking to appoint Roberto De Zerbi immediately, but he would prefer to wait until the end of the season to see which league they are playing in before committing his future to them.

Mauricio Pochettino is also a long-term target, but he is committed to managing the United States men's national team at the World Cup this summer, ruling him out of the running for a potential interim spell.

Ben Davies a Huge Gamble

Hiring someone who has no management experience at all while you're in a relegation battle would be a huge gamble, but Davies does have some things going in his favour if he were to be appointed.

The 32-year-old knows the players incredibly well having shared a changing room them all, but he also knows what has been going on behind the scenes already, which means he won't need to have a period of adaptation, unlike someone like Sean Dyche, who has also been linked with the job.

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT who the ideal candidate would be if it wasn't Ben Davies, and this was its response:

After deciding late that he wanted a career in sports journalism, Daniel worked his way up the ladder in an unconventional manner.

Having opted against university, Daniel worked with Sky Sports as a freelance contributor and translator during transfer windows while also volunteering on several other blog pages and outlets to get a portfolio of content together.

Daniel then worked with Barnet FC as part of their social media team before, starting his own website which focused on football and MMA content.

That eventually led to work with 90min and Reach PLC with The Mirror, Daily Record, Daily Express, and Manchester Evening News.

Following that, Daniel spent two-and-a-half years with Breaking Media covering Everton, Rangers, Leeds, West Ham and other clubs before joining GIVEMESPORT as a Premier League editor.

As well as football, Daniel is a huge MMA fan and has appeared on YouTube and podcast content too.

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Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt another blow after a highly sought-after candidate for a senior role at the club rejected their approach, according to Miguel Delaney.

Spurs have had a nightmare campaign and after losing sporting director Fabio Paratici just months after his return as he moved back to Serie A, the club were then forced to sack Thomas Frank with the team in a relegation battle, where they now sit just one point above the drop zone following just one win in seven under interim boss Igor Tudor. But while the search for another new manager this season continues, with Tudor expected to leave imminently, the club are also looking for a new sporting director, but have been turned down by their first-choice option for the role.

Tottenham Rejected by Dougie Freedman

Dougie Freedman departed Crystal Palace to move to Saudi Arabia with Al-Diriyah a little over a year ago, with his big reputation preceding him in England.

Now, Spurs have been keen to bring the 51-year-old back to the Premier League to lead their recruitment team and take over from Paratici, with contact made between the club and Freedman earlier this month.

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However, with the club battling against relegation and floating in the uncertainty of consortia looking to take over from the Lewis Family, it has now emerged that Freedman has opted against a return to London and will instead stay in Saudi Arabia. Now, Spurs will be forced to start looking elsewhere as they plan to replace Paratici, although their hunt may now wait until the summer when their Premier League status has either been confirmed or lost.

Tottenham Must Appoint Wisely

Some of the decisions at Tottenham in recent years have been questionable, but the last 12 months in particular have been really bad. Thomas Frank was a questionable managerial appointment considering his style of play and lack of experience at the top level. The club then decided to bring Paratici back just for him to walk out months later, then Frank was replaced by Igor Tudor, which has been a total disaster. Now, the decision makers can't afford to get it wrong yet again, and with Freedman turning them down, it's clearly a tough sell for them. GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT who Tottenham should consider appointing since the latest blow, and this was its response:

Tim Steidten – Strong recruitment track record; data-driven, suits long-term squad building.

Paul Mitchell – Premier League experience, elite talent ID, Spurs familiarity.

Luis Campos – Proven at top clubs; excels in uncovering high-upside attackers.

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David Ornstein Shares Update on Tottenham Appointing Sean Dyche

Sean Dyche was linked with the north London hotseat this week.

Tottenham Hotspur are among the Premier League clubs tracking Roma defender Evan Ndicka ahead of the summer, according to reports.

The north London side are keeping close tabs on the Ivory Coast international, with Roma prepared to listen to offers north of €45million (£39m) after the season.

Ndicka has no shortage of suitors across Europe, with Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona also among those monitoring the central defender.

The 26-year-old joined Roma from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2023 and is under contract until the summer of 2028.

Tottenham Monitoring Evan Ndicka

According to CaughtOffside, Ndicka is emerging as a player to watch ahead of the summer transfer window, with competition for his signature heating up.

The 26-year-old, praised as ‘the strongest defender in Serie A’, made his 120th appearance for Roma last weekend in their 1-0 win over Lecce and has enjoyed a particularly impressive run of form recently.

After scoring his first-ever Serie A goal in Roma’s 3-0 win over Cremonese last month, Ndicka found the back of the net in the following two games as well, registering three goals in his last four league appearances.

The Paris-born defender has started every Serie A game for Roma this season when available, missing five matches while away with Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations in December.

Spurs Preparing for Cristian Romero's Exit?

Tottenham’s rumoured interest in Ndicka is hardly surprising, given the north London side may be in the market for a new central defender to replace captain Cristian Romero this summer.

The Argentine has been heavily linked with a departure in recent weeks, with journalist Fabrizio Romano revealing that several top European clubs have already started making calls for the defender.

Romero, who is under contract until the summer of 2029, was targeted by Atletico Madrid last summer, and the Spanish side are believed to have maintained their interest since.

Could Ndicka Replace Cristian Romero?

Amid Tottenham’s admiration for Ndicka, we asked ChatGPT whether the Ivorian could be seen as a replacement for Romero this summer:

Liverpool have discussed a potential summer move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka Vuskovic, who is spending the season on loan at Hamburg, according to German publication Bild.

The Anfield side are believed to be among several European clubs monitoring the highly promising Croatian centre-back amid his impressive debut season in the Bundesliga.

Vuskovic is unlikely to play for Spurs next season amid their looming threat of Premier League relegation, as he reportedly wants to test himself in a continental competition.

Tottenham signed Vuskovic back in 2023, but the 'outstanding' Croatian only officially joined Spurs last summer, penning a deal until June 2030.

Liverpool Eyeing Tottenham’s Luka Vuskovic

According to Bild, several Champions League clubs, including Barcelona and Real Madrid, are now seriously considering Vuskovic following his impressive first season at Hamburg.

The 19-year-old defender is considered a ‘mega-talent’ in European football and appears to be a concrete target for Barcelona, with former midfielder Ivan Rakitic recommending the club sign him.

Real Madrid reportedly view Vuskovic as a potential alternative to Liverpool’s own Ibrahima Konate, who remains of interest to Los Blancos ahead of his contract expiry.

If Konate ends up leaving Anfield this summer, the Reds are likely to target a replacement and have already internally discussed a potential move for Vuskovic.

Liverpool Working on Salah Replacement

Liverpool appear to be heading for another busy summer transfer window as they look to replace Mohamed Salah following his bombshell exit announcement.

On Tuesday, the Egyptian forward shared an emotional goodbye video on his social media accounts, confirming that he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.

Liverpool’s search for Salah’s successor appears to be well underway, with both RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande and Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise on the radar.

The Reds oversaw an unprecedented summer of spending in 2025, splashing out £415m on new arrivals, including a club-record £125m on striker Alexander Isak.

Why Top Clubs Want Luka Vuskovic

Amid growing interest in Vuskovic around Europe, we asked ChatGPT to outline the qualities that make the 19-year-old defender stand out in today’s game:

Tottenham Hotspur may have moved a step closer to hiring Igor Tudor's immediate replacement with Sean Dyche ready to take the job now for the remainder of the season, according to TEAMtalk.

Sunday's defeat to Nottingham Forest was a catastrophe given Vitor Pereira's men started the day below Spurs in the table, with the north Londoners now just one place and point above London rivals West Ham United in the bottom three.

Ahead of their trip to Sunderland after the international break and with just seven matches left to play, an unthinkable relegation to the Championship is now a distinct genuine possibility for Tottenham.

Without a league win in 2026, they are in desperate need of some confidence and momentum ahead of their trip to the Stadium of Light, which could come with a managerial change.

Tottenham Considering Dyche Appointment

Reports on Friday afternoon suggested that Tottenham were ready to make an SOS call to Dyche as they consider replacements for Tudor to steer them away from trouble.

Those claims have been corroborated by TEAMtalk, who also claim that Dyche is willing to take on the role.

Ironically, the 54-year-old left Tottenham's relegation rivals Forest last month, but the job with Spurs could allow him to help relegate his former employers.

Tudor's future has been clouded by the death of his father this week, with the north Londoners yet to make a final decision on whether he will leave the club before their next match or not.

Two Managers Reject Tottenham Role

The potential move for Dyche, who has been described as the 'perfect' man for the job by pundit Darren Bent, comes on the back of Tottenham failing to convince Roberto De Zerbi to take the job now.

The Italian is available after leaving Marseille last month, but while he is open to the Spurs job he wants to wait until the summer before making a decision on his next move.

The former Brighton boss has rejected a fresh approach from Tottenham this week to take the job now, with the 46-year-old the main candidate alongside Mauricio Pochettino if the club's search does reach the summer, as per GIVEMESPORT sources.

De Zerbi isn't the only one to turn them down in recent times, with former striker Robbie Keane also rejecting the chance to take over on an interim basis for the rest of the season.

The Republic of Ireland international is currently in Hungary with Ferencvaros and attempting to win successive league titles.

What Values Would Dyche Bring to Tottenham?

​​​​​​​To supplement our analysis on Dyche, we leveraged AI-assisted analysis to deep-dive into the values he would introduce should Tottenham appoint him.

Defensive organisation: Clear structure, compact shape, and disciplined positioning to stop conceding soft goals

Pragmatism: Focus on results over style; prioritises points and survival rather than attractive football

Mental toughness: Demands accountability, resilience, and a no-excuses mindset

Work rate: High physical effort; players must track back, press, and win duels

Simplicity: Straightforward tactics and roles, reducing confusion and overthinking

Direct attacking play: Quicker, more vertical football with crosses and early forward passes

Set-piece efficiency: Strong emphasis on corners and free kicks as key goal sources

Consistency: Establishes reliable patterns of play the team can fall back on

Merit-based selection: Reputation matters less than effort and form

Short-term stabilisation: Aims to make the team hard to beat and grind out results quickly

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Tottenham have decided that they will allow one first-team star to leave the club this summer, regardless of whether they are relegated or stay in the Premier League, according to TEAMtalk.

The north London club have had a season to forget so far, and currently sit just one point above the relegation zone with seven games remaining, and are currently searching for someone to replace interim boss Igor Tudor to try and change their fortunes around.

But despite the uncertainty surrounding their status in the top-flight, Spurs are already making plans for the summer transfer window for things they can control, and that includes allowing people to leave.

Tottenham Make Yves Bissouma Decision

Several first-team stars are expected to attract major interest in the upcoming transfer window, with the club set to be without European football entirely next season.

The club are desperate to keep much of the squad together despite that, and especially if they are able to avoid relegation, but they have now made a decision on the future of controversial midfielder Yves Bissouma.

The Mali international, described as 'ridiculous', has had a torrid season individually, with limited appearances in the first team following a string of off-field issues, including being dropped for being late under Thomas Frank.

The 29-year-old is out of contract in north London at the end of the season, but the Lilywhites hold the option to extend his deal by a further 12 months to retain his value in the market. However, a decision has now been made that they won't trigger that option, and will instead allow him to leave on a free transfer after four relatively disappointing years at the club.

Clubs in France, Turkey, USA, and Saudi Arabia have all shown an interest in the former Brighton star, but previous Premier League interest has faded.

Bissouma is Easily Replaceable

When Bissouma arrived, it was expected that he could take his career to the next level, and also help Spurs to improve. But he struggled massively to make the step up, and a move away now seems to suit all parties.

But for Tottenham, replacing him is unlikely to be a major issue. The club already have the likes of Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray making an impact despite their age, while Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr and young Callum Olusesi are also around. Then the club still have a decision to make on loanee Joao Palhinha.

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT who could be a potential option to come in as a signing, should the club still feel they need more, and this was its response:

Mauricio Pochettino is the standout candidate to become Tottenham's next permanent manager.

There, I said it.

GIVEMESPORT understands that Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi are the two preferred options when it comes to appointing a new head coach in the summer.

And of those two, Pochettino is the clear choice.

After back-to-back seasons struggling at the bottom of the Premier League table - with no guarantees as yet as to which division Spurs will be playing in next season - morale in and around the club is at its lowest.

Tottenham Have Major Problems On And Off The Pitch

The Tottenham supporters turned up in their droves to welcome the team to the stadium and produced an electric atmosphere inside the ground for last weekend's crunch six-pointer with Nottingham Forest, only to see the players produce a dismal performance in a 3-0 defeat.

That show of support was not in-keeping with the general apathy towards the club in recent weeks and months, with supporters desperate for change, not just in the playing squad, but at the very top of the club, too.

The disconnect between the club and their fans is greater than it has been for many years and Pochettino is the man to bring everyone back together.

The Argentinian was a much-loved character in north London during his five-year spell from 2014 to 2019, turning Spurs into Premier League title challengers and even guiding the club to the final of the UEFA Champions League.

He may not be able to get everyone onside and singing from the same hymn sheet immediately, but his appointment would at least get a fanbase that has fallen out of love with their club back together and invested in the team once more. He is an easy figure for people to get behind, given his relationship with and clear love for the club. The fans sing his name at most matches, showing he is cherished still.

Could Spurs Make A Permanent Appointment Before The Season Ends?

Tottenham need to remain a Premier League club first and foremost and there are internal discussions about relieving Igor Tudor of his duties and bringing in a third different head coach this season.

Another interim appointment would be the obvious choice, but there has been talk around making a permanent appointment now and handing the new boss a huge bonus for keeping the club in the Premier League.

Roberto De Zerbi has been touted as an option, although the Italian is keen to wait until the summer to assess all of his options. Robbie Keane has also been named, and while he could come in as an interim appointment, the Irishman is keen on a permanent role if he was to leave Ferencvaros. Sean Dyche has also emerged as a potential candidate, with Spurs considering an SOS call to the former Burnley, Everton and Nottingham Forest boss.

The problem with Pochettino has always been that he is contracted to the US Men's National Team until the end of the World Cup and therefore not available to join Spurs - should they want him - until some time in July. Pochettino has a huge job on his hands this summer, guiding the USA at their home tournament, although there have been suggestions that he could do what Michael O'Neill has done in being in charge of Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers and complete a job share and get Tottenham out of trouble in the meantime, before focusing all his energy on the USA.

The USA set out to appoint a "world-class" coach when making the decision to give the job to Pochettino and GIVEMESPORT understands the USA would be reluctant to allow him to take up any sort of job share with Spurs, particularly right now, in the midst of an international break when they play Belgium and Portugal.

Pochettino Is Not A Short-Term Fix For Tottenham

Tottenham need someone to focus all their energy on the Lilywhites and their bid to avoid relegation, something Pochettino could not do in a job share.

Then there's Pochettino's early record in jobs.

In his first year as US head coach he was criticised for the way the team were playing and the results they were getting. He had the same when he took over at Spurs in 2014, even going so far as to say he feared he would have to pack his bags and leave until a win over Aston Villa turned things around.

His start to life at Chelsea did not exactly go smoothly, although he did turn things around and manage to get the Blues into European competition by the end of the campaign, something that had looked highly unlikely for much of the season.

Pochettino is undoubtedly an excellent manager and is the right appointment for the long-term in N17, but Spurs need results now and Pochettino may not be able to deliver.