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Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move to appoint Sporting CP boss Rui Borges as the replacement for Thomas Frank, according to Sports Boom.

The north London outfit sacked the Dane after just eight months in charge this week following a loss to Newcastle at home, which left the club five points above the relegation zone with just two wins from their last 17 games in the Premier League.

Croatian Igor Tudor has been put in temporary charge until the end of the season, with the club eyeing a move to hire either Mauricio Pochettino or Roberto De Zerbi in the summer, but should the stars not align, they have a wildcard option that is being considered too.

Tottenham Consider Rui Borges as Next Manager

Borges, who replaced Ruben Amorim's successor, Joao Pereira, at Sporting last season and led the Lisbon side to the Portuguese title has seen his reputation grow over the last 12 months.

Sporting currently sit second in the table in Portugal, behind FC Porto, but Borges' tactical adaptability and man-management skills have caught the attention of the Spurs hierarchy, as they take a look at options to take over at their club next season.

The 44-year-old is under contract until 2027 at Sporting, and the club have guarded themselves against interest from top clubs by inserting a €20m (£17.3m) release clause into his contract. But after helping the side qualify for the Last 16 of the Champions League automatically in a fine campaign, which included defeating the European champions PSG, he is attracting plenty of interest.

Spurs are desperate to appoint Pochettino or De Zerbi this summer, but the Argentine is currently in charge of the USMNT ahead of the World Cup, while De Zerbi resigned from his role at Marseille earlier this month after being thrashed 5-0 by PSG in Ligue 1.

Both managers remain above Borges in the pecking order, but Tottenham bosses are keen to sound out Borges about the role just in case they're unable to land either of their prime targets.

Rui Borges An Unnecessary Gamble

Tottenham are keen to avoid getting another managerial appointment wrong, but they also need to ensure this doesn't happen again on the pitch next season.

Ange Postecoglou finishing 17th was papered over by the fact he won the Europa League, but Frank has left Spurs in 15th and now Tudor must get them up the table quickly to make sense of his arrival.

If Borges comes in, it's a major gamble considering he doesn't have the most top-level experience and wouldn't be someone who excites the fans, and it feels like a gamble the club just can't afford to take right now.

Tottenham's new interim manager Igor Tudor could become a candidate to stay permanently if he does well, according to BBC Sport journalist Sami Mokbel.

Spurs sacked Thomas Frank this week and have appointed the Croatian on a short-term deal until the end of the season, as they look to move away from the relegation zone and also continue their good form in Europe, where they have already qualified for the Last 16 of the Champions League after finishing fourth in the League Phase.

The north London club are expected to scour the managerial market in the summer for their next permanent appointment, with GIVEMESPORT understanding that Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi are among the top candidates, but Tudor is not completely out of the race.

Tudor Could Become Permanent Spurs Manager

While appearing on Final Score on Saturday afternoon, senior BBC Sport correspondent Sami Mokbel was asked by Chris Sutton what would happen if Tudor performed impeccably during his short stint at the club.

Despite the current plan being that Tottenham will move on from the 47-year-old ex-Juventus boss in the summer, there is a world where he could impress and stay on into next season.

"The official line is if he does well he will become a contender for the permanent manager's job, which they'll look to do at the end of the season," he said.

"But my sense and my feeling around that is that Tottenham are very much looking at this as a short-term fix. Get this team up the table, make sure they're a Premier League outfit next season, and then they will look to appoint a permanent head coach, who I understand, a couple of the names banded about are Mauricio Pochettino, [and] Roberto De Zerbi.

"They're certainly two that they would look to do as well. But who knows, if Tudor does well, he may become a contender, but I can't see it."

Tottenham Must Stick To The Plan

It's evident that Spurs have a plan in place for the end of the season, when they will approach a number of coaches about taking over and making their mind up at the time.

But while Tudor has a chance to audition and prove himself, it's also clear that the club don't have him in their sights for the permanent role, and they must stick to their plan regardless of how well he performs, unless he achieves an absolute miracle.

Richard Keys has told Mauricio Pochettino to reject a return to Tottenham Hotspur this summer as he has "nothing to gain" from going back.

Spurs sacked Thomas Frank earlier this week after a run of two wins in 17 games in the Premier League, culminating with a loss against Newcastle at home which left the team five points above the relegation zone with 12 games remaining this season.

They have since appointed former Juventus boss Igor Tudor as their interim manager until the end of the season, but it's understood that former manager Pochettino is among the top targets to take the role permanently this summer.

Keys: Pochettino Must Reject Tottenham Return

Pochettino, who has been described as a 'world-class' coach, is currently in charge of the United States national team and is preparing to head to the World Cup this summer.

However, he is expected to leave the role after the conclusion of the tournament, and a return to north London is said to be right at the top of his options for his next job.

But while appearing on beIN Sports, pundit Keys claimed that the Argentine should reject the move and look elsewhere instead as he has nothing to gain from going back, while admitting that he feels the job may be a poisoned chalice.

"If I was Pochettino, I would give that a wide berth," he said. "I would not go within a million miles of Tottenham again.

"I got Moyes going back to Everton, I understood that. It's not for me. Stay away from it. There's nothing to gain from going back."

Going Back Rarely Works Out

While Pochettino is arguably the best manager the club have had in recent memory, the game has evolved a lot since he was last in the role. He's also been in charge of Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and the USA, and many would say that he has failed in each role.

There is a romanticism about going back to where he really made a name for himself as a coach, and for Spurs to take him back and build with him again, but it rarely works out that way.

Spurs would surely be better off looking to the future, rather than the past, and Pochettino could do the same.

Tottenham Hotspur are unlikely to consider former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca for their next permanent managerial role, journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed.

The north London side have confirmed Igor Tudor’s arrival as interim head coach until the end of the season, with a permanent managerial appointment delayed until the summer.

While former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi are viewed as frontrunners for the role, Maresca was also linked as a potential candidate in recent days.

However, Romano claims he is not aware of any advanced talks ongoing for the Italian tactician’s arrival, as Maresca is instead seen as the main candidate to become the next Manchester City manager.

Enzo Maresca Favourite for Man City Role

Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, revealed that Maresca is viewed as the favourite to take over from Pep Guardiola at Man City amid recent reports linking him to Tottenham:

“What I'm told is that Enzo Maresca is and remains the main candidate to become the next Manchester City manager.

“So my understanding is that Enzo Maresca is top of the shortlist at Manchester City if Pep Guardiola leaves the club at the end of the season or eventually in the future.

“Pep is under contract until 2027. So we have to respect that. At the same time, as I told you, Manchester City are preparing the future for when Pep Guardiola will say, okay, I'm leaving.

“So Enzo Maresca is a really, really strong candidate at Manchester City. I'm not aware of anything advanced with Tottenham at this stage.

“Just to clarify, as we had many reports about this in the English press.”

Maresca left his role as Chelsea manager in January, less than six months after winning the Club World Cup at the end of his first season at Stamford Bridge.

The 45-year-old departed following a breakdown in relations with the club and a run of disappointing results, winning just once across his last seven Premier League games.

Chelsea have since appointed former Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior as Maresca’s successor, while Spurs have officially confirmed Tudor’s arrival on a short-term deal on Saturday.

The Croatian tactician replaced Thomas Frank, who was relieved of his duties this week following an eight-game winless run in the Premier League.

Spurs to Face De Zerbi Competition

Despite identifying both Pochettino and De Zerbi as leading candidates to become the next permanent manager after the season, Tottenham could face serious competition for the latter.

As GIVEMESPORT revealed this week, De Zerbi is aware of potential opportunities opening up at other Premier League clubs this summer, including Manchester United and Manchester City.

The Italian tactician is available after ending his stint as Marseille manager last week but appears unlikely to manage another club this season.

De Zerbi spent two years at Brighton prior to joining Marseille in 2024 and led the Seagulls to sixth in the Premier League in 2022/23 – the club’s highest placement to date.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering a shock move to appoint Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick as their next permanent manager, according to reports.

The north London side have reached an agreement with former Juventus manager Igor Tudor to become their interim boss until the end of the season and are keeping an eye on a permanent hire after the campaign.

While both Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi are seen as early front-runners, Carrick is claimed to be another name that has impressed Tottenham chiefs in recent weeks.

United are unbeaten in five games since Carrick took charge last month, winning four and drawing once, and dropped points for the first time in a 1-1 draw with West Ham in midweek.

Tottenham Considering Michael Carrick

According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham are giving serious consideration to a move to appoint Carrick as their next permanent manager this summer.

The north London side are claimed to be impressed with Carrick’s early work at Old Trafford and are following his situation closely in the final stages of the season.

Spurs reportedly considered Carrick last summer before appointing Thomas Frank as their manager on a three-year deal.

The Dane oversaw just seven months in charge at the club and was relieved of his duties following an eight-game unbeaten run in the Premier League.

Carrick spent two seasons at Tottenham as a player, making 75 appearances across all competitions, before joining United in the summer of 2006.

The 44-year-old is only under contract at Old Trafford until the end of the season, with United set to appoint a permanent manager once the campaign concludes.

De Zerbi and Pochettino Frontrunners for Permanent Job

With Tudor only joining until the end of the season, Tottenham are expected to appoint a new permanent manager this summer, with both De Zerbi and Pochettino seen as early front-runners.

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Spurs knew they had no chance of bringing Pochettino back mid-season, with the Argentine focused on leading the United States at their home World Cup this summer.

De Zerbi, meanwhile, was available after leaving Marseille last week, but Spurs opted to go a different route and could instead consider the Italian after the season.

The north London side are 16th in the Premier League with 12 games to go, five points off the bottom three.

Tottenham Hotspur will appoint a new permanent manager in the summer after making the decision to appoint an interim boss for the rest of the season.

It was confirmed on Friday that Spurs have reached a verbal agreement with Igor Tudor to take charge of their final 12 Premier League matches of the campaign, as well as their remaining Champions League fixtures.

The Croatian's last job was with Juventus before he was sacked in October, but the 47-year-old is known for joining clubs later in the season and giving them a boost during the run-in.

In Tudor's last two jobs at Juve and Lazio, he took over in March and won five and drew three of his nine Serie A matches in charge.

The retired centre-back will have an opportunity to stake his claim for the permanent job, but Tottenham also have their eyes on different managers.

Pochettino and De Zerbi Wanted by Tottenham

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi are the two frontrunners for the permanent Tottenham job this summer.

Pochettino has made no secret of his desire to return and manage in the Premier League and after being dismissed by Spurs in 2019 having reached the Champions League final in the same year, it's felt that he has unfinished business at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

However, there was no chance for Spurs to land him now with the Argentine set to lead the USA at their home World Cup this summer.

Tottenham fans made their feelings clear on Pochettino as they chanted his name during the defeat to Newcastle in midweek.

Meanwhile, the north Londoners are also keen on De Zerbi, who left Marseille earlier this week.

GMS sources revealed this week that De Zerbi would be willing to talk to Tottenham about their project, although the Italian is aware that jobs at Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool could potentially be available in the next months.

Other reports have suggested he sees Spurs as the 'next logical step' in his managerial career and is ready to reject United as a result.

De Zerbi is Better Than Pochettino

While there is clearly a romanticism with Pochettino rejoining Tottenham, maybe this is a case of thinking with your head over your heart.

The Argentine didn't majorly pull up any trees during his previous spell in the Premier League with Chelsea, while there is reason that Spurs got rid of him in the first place over six years ago.

De Zerbi feels like he is at a different stage of his career, but despite his recent spell with Marseille coming to an end, he led them to an impressive second-placed finish last term, and he has made a big impression on his fellow managers.

Indeed, Pep Guardiola labelled him 'one of the most influential managers of the last 20 years', while Sevilla coach Matias Almeyda has called him 'the best manager in the world' this season.

If Tottenham can agree a deal with De Zerbi to join, it'd be a no-brainer to pick him over Pochettino, taking emotion out of the decision.

Tottenham Hotspur have held talks with AC Milan star Christian Pulisic about a potential move this summer, according to TEAMtalk.

Spurs have had a poor season so far in the Premier League and currently sit 16th in the table, five points above the relegation zone, which saw manager Thomas Frank sacked earlier this week, with ex-Juventus boss Igor Tudor expected to take over until the end of the season on an interim basis.

But the board are already planning ahead for the summer, both on the pitch and in the dugout, and it has now emerged that talks have been held with intermediaries over a potential addition to their forward line.

Tottenham Hold Talks for Christian Pulisic

Pulisic has been an integral member of the AC Milan team in recent seasons, since joining from Chelsea in 2023, which has seen the American labelled as 'world-class'.

The former Dortmund star was understood to be expecting formal talks to be opened by the Serie A side about a new contract, but those talks have not taken place yet and as a result, he is now exploring options for his next club just in case.

His representatives, via intermediaries, have opened talks with a number of Premier League clubs about making a return to England, and it's believed that Spurs are the club to have made their interest the most concrete in the 27-year-old.

Pulisic, who also represents the USMNT, enjoyed his time in London and believes he has unfinished business in the Premier League, which could encourage him to return. It's also worth nothing that he holds an excellent relationship with former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, who is the current manager of the national team, and he has been strongly linked with a return to north London this summer to become Frank's permanent replacement.

That makes for an intriguing situation to keep an eye on, although Milan currently remain adamant that they will open talks over a new deal before the season ends, and they expect to agree terms to extend his stay in Italy.

Pulisic to Spurs Makes a Lot of Sense

Pulisic's record in Italy has been excellent, with 42 goals in 120 appearances over two-and-a-half years, and that could be enough to convince Spurs that this is the right move for them.

Despite the injury concerns he has had in the past, Tottenham are desperate to add a natural left-winger to the squad, and Pulisic offers that, plus experience at the very highest level, and also a great relationship with the man who is deemed to be the top target to be their next manager.

There are a lot of hypotheticals in place at the moment, but this is something to keep a close eye on over the coming months.

Tottenham Hotspur senior figures are 'working around the clock' to agree a deal for Mauricio Pochettino to join them in the summer, according to a report in Spain.

Spurs decided to go down the interim manager route following the dismissal of Thomas Frank on Wednesday, with a deal agreed for free-agent Igor Tudor to join them until the end of the season.

The Croatian boss arrives at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium having been sacked by Juventus at the end of October, following a defeat at Lazio that had further extended a run of seven games without a win.

The north Londoners can now get to work on choosing who they want in full-time charge next term, with one clear favourite.

Tottenham Want Mauricio Pochettino Back

According to Fichajes, Pochettino is the consensus candidate among Tottenham decision-makers as they plot their return to the elite in the 2026-27 season.

Spurs fans also made their feelings clear during Thomas Frank's final match in charge against Newcastle on Tuesday, as they chanted Pochettino's name during another poor performance.

The report says that the intention of Tottenham is to bring the 53-year-old back to the club once his contract expires with the USA this summer, following the conclusion of their home World Cup.

The north Londoners are said to have full confidence in the 'world-class' Argentine being the only manager who can lift them out of their current malaise, knowing how the club works as well as he does.

They also believe he has unfinished business at the club, having led them to the 2019 Champions League final, where they were beaten by Liverpool.

The report adds that Tottenham decision-makers are 'working around the clock' to find an agreement for Pochettino to rejoin them in the summer.

Mauricio Pochettino is in London

It certainly hasn't gone unnoticed by Tottenham fans that Pochettino is currently in London following updates on his Instagram account.

Fans will put two and two together, but as GIVEMESPORT sources have maintained in recent weeks, there is no chance of the Argentine leaving his post with the USA before the World Cup.

Of course, a deal could be discussed for after the World Cup now, but according to GMS sources, we shouldn't read too much into the manager's presence in the capital during Spurs' manager search.

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to appoint Igor Tudor as interim manager until the end of the season, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.

Spurs have decided to roll the dice on the Croatian boss to ensure they don't drop into the relegation zone in the Premier League, with Tuesday night's 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United leaving them two spots and five points above London rivals West Ham United in the bottom three.

Tottenham wanted to bring in an experienced option to lead them to safety and the 47-year-old fits the bill given the impact he has made at Lazio and Juventus in the closing stages of the previous two seasons.

Tudor Arrives With Impressive End of Season Record

While Tudor was sacked by Juve at the end of October following a run of eight matches without a win, it was he who turned their 2024-25 season around to finish fourth in Serie A following a difficult campaign under the leadership of Thiago Motta.

After being appointed in March following successive heavy defeats to Atalanta and Fiorentina, the Croat led the Old Lady to five wins and three draws in their final nine league games.

Remarkably, the 47-year-old had an identical record after replacing Maurizio Sarri at Lazio in March 2024, taking the club from ninth to seventh and securing European football qualification.

Igor Tudor Will Transform Randal Kolo Muani

Alongside Frank, one of the biggest disappointments of the season for Tottenham has been Randal Kolo Muani.

Spurs fans would have been excited about what the France international could do after his loan move from Paris Saint-Germain, but instead he has underwhelmed and only has three goals and three assists in 27 appearances in all competitions.

The 27-year-old is also yet to get off the mark in 18 Premier League outings for the north Londoners, despite starting on 12 occasions.

Kolo Muani did find starts hard to come by under Frank in general though, and it was reported in January that he was willing to terminate his loan at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to secure a move elsewhere for more game time in the transfer window.

The Frenchman did stay though, and he could be the player who benefits the most from the appointment of Tudor.

Kolo Muani started Juve's final six matches - which brought three wins and two draws - last term under Tudor, scoring three times having previously gone eight games without a Serie A goal.

That is a promising sign that Tudor knows how to play to Kolo Muani's strengths and get him on the score-sheet, which could be vital for Spurs in the closing months of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur have made free-agent manager Xavi Hernandez their top target to replace Thomas Frank, according to reports in Spain.

The Dane proved to be the wrong replacement for Ange Postecoglou after he was sacked following the club's Europa League success, with Spurs currently only one place better off in the Premier League table than where they finished last term.

The north London club are in desperate need of a boost as they are involved in a relegation battle with 12 matches of the season left to play, with their next encounter against leaders and arch-rivals Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 22.

While Spurs are five points above London rivals West Ham United in the bottom three, they have won only two of their previous 17 top flight games with the last of those coming against Sunderland on December 28.

Tottenham Preparing Big Offer for Xavi

According to Fichajes, Xavi has become the name that most appeals to the Tottenham hierarchy as they begin the process to appoint Frank's successor, despite reported talks with Roberto De Zerbi.

Senior Tottenham figures believe that the Spaniard is a leader who can transform the team's footballing identity, and is a long-term project rather than simply an emergency solution to their current issues.

While Spurs know that convincing the 46-year-old to move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be difficult considering he has rejected many offers since leaving Barcelona in 2024, they are ready to make a big financial offer and give him the significant sporting flexibility that he is craving in his next role.

Xavi would also be tempted by working in the Premier League if the proposal was right, as previously revealed by GIVEMESPORT senior reporter Fabrizio Romano, given its demands as the most high-profile European division.

Xavi Appointment Would be Calculated Risk

The problem for Tottenham if they do appoint a manager with no Premier League experience who needs time to build his project, is that they don't have time.

Spurs have a dozen matches to pick up the points they need to ensure they avoid dropping into the Championship, and they need immediate results.

While it can't be denied that Xavi, who has won a La Liga title, should boost the squad and the whole club because of his huge profile, that would need to translate to results on the pitch as well, starting against Arsenal.

There is no room for error for the Tottenham board after the failed appointment of Frank, and perhaps Xavi is a name they should be looking at as a serious candidate in the summer instead, if they still need a permanent manager by then.