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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.

Tottenham boss Igor Tudor decided to name just seven players on the bench against Liverpool, with three academy stars, and journalist Alasdair Gold has claimed that the manager was 'making a point' with the decision.

Going into the game against Liverpool, Tottenham's injury situation reached another low. Joao Palhinha and Cristian Romero were both ruled out after the pair clashed heads against Atletico Madrid, something which undoubtedly sums up their season.

The double blow meant Spurs are in double figures for injuries, while Conor Gallagher also missed the game at Anfield due to illness.

There's no doubt Tottenham need to improve drastically, despite their current injuries, and they are sleepwalking to relegation as it stands, still searching for their first victory of 2026.

Tudor 'Making a Point' for Tottenham vs Liverpool

Reacting on X during the first half of Tottenham's game at Anfield against Liverpool, Gold has described the 'absolutely mad' bench named by Tudor. Gold suggests that he was 'making a point' after the 'horrible' January transfer window left them short of players.

Against Liverpool, Tudor named three academy players - James Wilson, James Rowswell, and Callum Olusesi - on the bench, while he also named two goalkeepers in Antonin Kinsky and Brandon Austin.

Tottenham U21 Fixtures May Explain Things

Tottenham U21s do play against Leeds United on Monday evening, which might explain the lack of academy players involved against Liverpool.

On the other hand, it's not uncommon that players are involved with the senior squad before featuring for the U21s, even if given a small cameo in the first team.

Tudor could have easily named more academy players on the bench without giving them a run-out, so it makes sense that Gold believes he was trying to make a point.

Only two of the players on the bench would be considered part of the senior squad when everyone is fit, with Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani among the substitutes.

Tottenham are in the market for a possible new manager with Igor Tudor under immense pressure, and according to GIVEMESPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs, Roberto De Zerbi is unlikely to take the job at the moment.

Spurs were always going to be looking for a new permanent manager in the summer, with Tudor only signing a deal until the end of the season, but their search for a long-term coach may be brought forward.

Tudor is yet to win since taking over at the club, and the pressure is seriously mounting ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday.

Injuries certainly haven't helped his situation, with Joao Palhinha and Cristian Romero the latest players to be on the treatment table, but their performances and results have been a major concern.

De Zerbi Makes Tottenham Stance Clear

According to GIVEMESPORT correspondent Jacobs, De Zerbi doesn't want to join a club at this moment, despite him being a 'leading name' under consideration by Tottenham. Jacobs adds that Tudor is likely to leave later this month, with Spurs weighing up their options.

GIVEMESPORT sources confirmed earlier this week that Tottenham were actively looking for possible replacements for Tudor, with the former Juventus looking like he could be heading through the exit door.

Tottenham Have Alternative Options

GIVEMESPORT sources have also confirmed that Tottenham do have alternative options to De Zerbi.

Ferencvaros manager Robbie Keane has been discussed internally, while Fulham boss Marco Silva is another name on their radar as a possible appointment.

Mauricio Pochettino would be open to returning to the club and wouldn't be put off by their potential relegation, but there's no chance of him joining immediately as he prepares for the World Cup with the USA national team.

Spurs' list of options to take over right now might not be lengthy, with managers likely wary of their current position in the Premier League table.

Either way, it's a situation that needs solving, and Tudor needs to turn things around if he wants to keep his job.

Tottenham only really have one option to replace Igor Tudor as interim head coach until the end of the season - Ryan Mason.

Tudor was supposed to be the answer to Spurs' problems, himself an interim appointment following the sacking of Thomas Frank in February.

However, the firefighter has seemingly only doused the flames, rather than putting them out, with three straight defeats in the Premier League plunging Tottenham even further into the relegation mire.

Spurs Hierarchy Are Concerned By Igor Tudor's Actions

Spurs are just one point above the Premier League relegation zone and know they could be separated from the bottom three by just goal difference come Sunday afternoon, with 18th-placed Nottingham Forest taking on Fulham at home before Spurs travel to Liverpool.

The game between Forest and Tottenham next weekend could be crucial in the battle to avoid the drop, with the fixture coming just before the March international break - the final break of the campaign.

There have been serious discussions behind the scenes at Tottenham over Tudor's future amid concerns over his ability to get the club out of trouble at the bottom of the table.

GIVEMESPORT understands that the Croatian has alienated certain members of the squad with his style of management, which has not helped in the relegation fight, with the team needing to be united.

Mauricio Pochettino Loves Ryan Mason

A number of names have been talked up as potential replacements for Tudor, but Mason is the one that stands out and is likely to be the only viable choice if Tottenham remain intent on making a long-term appointment in the summer, rather than now.

GIVEMESPORT understands that there are three names being talked about as the second interim head coach at Spurs. Mason is on that list, alongside another former Tottenham player in Robbie Keane and former Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche.

Mason would have the backing of leading candidate to take over in the summer, Mauricio Pochettino, who had the 34-year-old as a player during his time as manager in north London.

Pochettino said: "Ryan is so special. I think I connected with him from day one when I arrived at Tottenham. He was one of the most very talented players I had ever managed.

"That connection from day one was there. When he played the first game under my management, I say: 'that is the midfielder who always tries to build or find or what is needed from midfield.' Ryan is a great man."

Robbie Keane And Sean Dyche Are Not Options

Keane is currently manager of Ferencvaros and gunning for the Hungarian League title for the second year in a row. Not only that but they are in the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League and with a 2-0 first leg lead over Braga, look set to reach the quarter-finals. Leaving now, to take an interim role at Spurs, would not seem likely.

Then there's Dyche, who will be looking for a more longer-term role than the final few months of the season with Spurs.

Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi remain the leading contenders to take the role permanently, but Pochettino is not available until after the World Cup with the USA and De Zerbi is keen to wait until the summer to assess his options.

Paul Merson believes Arne Slot will be sacked by Liverpool if he fails to qualify for the Champions League this season, and feels he could go on to become the Tottenham manager.

The Reds have had a mixed campaign in the Premier League so far and enter the clash sitting sixth in the table despite being the reigning champions, with lots of speculation surrounding his long-term future at Anfield. Spurs, on the other hand, sit just one point above the relegation zone, and are considering sacking their interim boss Igor Tudor if he suffers a fifth consecutive defeat.

But while Liverpool are the favourites for the game, Merson believes that they must finish inside the top four for him to have any chance of saving his job.

Slot Could Be Tottenham Manager Without a Top 4 Finish

Liverpool remain in the hunt for silverware as they are set to face Man City in the FA Cup quarter-finals, while they look to overturn a 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray in the Champions League last 16 later this week, but Merson feels that wouldn't be enough to save the Dutchman's job.

"If he won the FA Cup, but didn't finish in Champions League positions it wouldn't make any difference at all," Merson said while speaking live on Soccer Saturday.

"I think Liverpool have got to get in the Champions League with the [financial] fair play rule. The more you get into the Champions League, the better quality player you can bring in.

"I think they need to get a centre half and they'll be right back up there again next year. They've just been off it this year, it's been weird really, and it is hard when you've won the league like they have.

"They've been in a fight the last two or three years as well, new players come in. Again, they're playing for Liverpool, one of the biggest clubs in the world. It's taken them time to handle it, and they're top-quality players, but the club's just a huge football club.

"He will have to get in the top four, I would have thought, otherwise he'd be [the next] Tottenham manager."

Slot to Tottenham?

It is worth remembering that Slot was strongly linked with a move to Tottenham before he took over from Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, so there could certainly be something in that conversation.

Whether Slot gets sacked or not remains to be seen, but there is a lot of talk around Xabi Alonso's availability and the fact FSG are huge fans of his, so if they opt to make a change, it's possible that the Dutch coach comes into the thinking in north London.

Premier League clubs are likely to eye Tottenham Hotspur star James Maddison on a bargain deal in the summer if they get relegated, but there is a strong chance he rejects an exit, according to an industry insider.

The north London club have had a horrific campaign so far and currently sit just one point above the relegation zone in the Premier League, ahead of a trip to Anfield on Sunday afternoon, while they are also on the brink of elimination in the Champions League following a 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Last 16 clash in midweek.

That has sparked major question marks about the future of several first-team stars, with a number of clubs circling for potential bargains if they do end up in the Championship, and that includes players who haven't even been involved.

James Maddison Likely to Be Wanted

Maddison has been absent for the entire season so far, having suffered a ruptured ACL during pre-season under Thomas Frank, but he is one of the club's biggest earners on £170,000-a-week.

That means that an exit away could be appealing for Spurs to help balance the books and reset if they go down, but it's also likely that the club will be keen to keep as many of their best players as they can to ensure they bounce straight back up to the top flight.

Now, while ex-scout Mick Brown was speaking to Football Insider, he revealed that there is a 'strong chance' the England international stays put rather than leaves as he continues his recovery to get back to his best.

“Maddison is going to be an interesting one,” he said.

“If the reports on his recovery are positive and he returns for Tottenham in pre-season, there could be an opportunity to bring in him on a bargain deal. If Tottenham are relegated, they’re going to struggle to keep hold of players and they’ll have to sell, so the opportunity will be there for clubs like Villa.

“From Maddison’s point of view, though, I think there’s a strong possibility he could stay at Spurs.

“The major factor for him is getting back fit and playing, and I would think he needs a good pre-season to get back playing first and foremost."

Maddison Would Be a Hero If He Stayed

While the priority of everyone at Tottenham would be to stay in the Premier League and avoid this situation entirely, the reality is that they are in freefall, and it is hard to see a way out for them right now unless something changes.

The club are in active talks to replace Igor Tudor in case the bad form continues, but any replacement would have a huge task on their hands to steady the ship and find some momentum.

Should they get relegated, then the expectation would be that a number of players move on to play at the highest level. But if players like Maddison were open to staying to get the team back to the top-flight then it would undoubtedly make them heroes in the history of the club to fans, and after his injury-hit campaign, it could be perfect for the playmaker to do just that.

Tottenham Hotspur are among a host of Premier League and European clubs interested in signing Brentford right-back Michael Kayode, according to reports in Italy.

The north London side are anticipating a significant squad rebuild after the season, which could still end in nightmare fashion, as Spurs are just one point above the Premier League relegation zone.

Provided they stay up, Tottenham will be looking to reinforce several areas of their underperforming squad, which has managed just seven league wins this season – none under current head coach Igor Tudor, whose future has been a hot topic in recent days.

Tottenham Interested in Michael Kayode

According to Italian publication La Stampa, Kayode has no shortage of suitors across the Premier League ahead of the market reopening in the summer.

The likes of Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham are all claimed to be interested in the Italy international, along with Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund.

Kayode has established himself as a solid Premier League right-back this season, helping Brentford dream of qualifying for European football for the first time in their history.

The ‘excellent’ 21-year-old has started in all but one of 29 league games for Keith Andrews’ side, who sit seventh in the league standings with nine games to play.

Pedro Porro ‘Dreams’ of Real Madrid Move

Tottenham’s reported interest in Kayode is hardly surprising, given both the 21-year-old’s rapid development this season and the looming uncertainty over right-back Pedro Porro’s future.

The Spanish international has been linked with an exit in recent weeks and only fuelled further speculation by revealing he ‘dreams’ of joining Real Madrid or another big European club one day.

Porro has arguably been Tottenham’s best player this season in a dismal campaign for the club, who have gone winless in their last 11 league games.

Spurs next take on Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, a game that could prove vital for Tudor’s chances of retaining his managerial duties.

Why Kayode’s Long Throws Are Elite

While Kayode is rated for his energy, defensive work and versatility, his elite long throws are a quality that stands out the most.

We asked ChatGPT to explain how they give him such an edge and why they’re so dangerous in the Premier League: