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Tottenham Hotspur could target Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna as a potential replacement for Ange Postecoglou, according to a report from TEAMtalk.

The English manager has previously been linked with the Spurs job and may now emerge as another alternative to Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, who is expected to remain on the Dorset coast.

Spurs are believed to be searching for a successor to Postecoglou already, with Fulham’s Marco Silva and Brentford’s Thomas Frank also considered potential options.

Postecoglou is under significant pressure ahead of Tottenham’s must-win Europa League quarter-final against Eintracht Frankfurt – with claims that a loss on Thursday night could mark the end of his tenure in North London.

To replace Ange Postecoglou this summer

According to TEAMtalk, while McKenna has been linked with the Spurs job before, there have been no concrete approaches made to the Ipswich boss so far.

The 38-year-old, praised as ‘world-class’, was also among the managerial targets for Manchester United and Chelsea before the season, but eventually extended his contract with the Tractor Boys until June 2028.

McKenna, who took over at Portman Road in 2021, has endured a difficult Premier League campaign as Ipswich edge closer to relegation with six games remaining.

They sit 18th in the table, 14 points behind West Ham in 17th – meaning another loss this weekend could prove decisive in their battle to stay up.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ipswich have won just four Premier League games this season.

Tottenham, meanwhile, are heading for their worst Premier League finish since 1993/94, when they also ended up 15th.

The Lilywhites have won just once in their last six games and next face Nottingham Forest in the league on Monday.

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Frankfurt and Tottenham will go head-to-head in the Europa League quarter-final second leg at Deutsche Bank Park on Thursday night, with the tie currently hanging in the balance.

The Bundesliga club and Ange Postecoglou's side battled to a 1-1 draw last week before Spurs suffered a disappointing 4-2 defeat to Wolves this past weekend in the Premier League, while Dino Toppmoller's side claimed a 3-0 win in the league this past weekend.

Both sides have got injury concerns heading into the big clash, leaving the managers with some decisions to make and this is how GIVEMESPORT expect the teams to line up.

Frankfurt Team News

Trapp set to return

Frankfurt are set to welcome first-choice goalkeeper Kevin Trapp back to the team for this fixture in a major boost, while Ansgar Knauff, Krisztian Lisztes and Junior Dina Ebimbe will be assessed ahead of the game.

Elye Wahi and Timothy Chandler are also doubts, while Oscar Hojlund, Igor Matanovic and Jens Grahle aren't registered for the Europa League.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Toppmoller shared his thoughts on the game.

"It's great that Knauff and Trapp are back. Trapp doesn't play a role for tomorrow. Knauff will be back in the squad tomorrow. Ansgar isn’t fit enough for the starting eleven yet.

"Kristensen played a really good game at Tottenham. We had Son well under control. Collins is a player we can always rely on. We're happy to have two players who have proven time and time again that they are top players."

Frankfurt Predicted XI

Ekitike and Larsson to start

Frankfurt Predicted XI: Santos; Kristensen, Koch, Theate, Brown; Tuta, Skhiri; Gotze, Larsson, Bahoya; Ekitike.

Frankfurt Predicted Substitutes: Trapp (GK), Obert (GK), Nissen (DEF), Collins (DEF), Nkounkou (DEF), Uzun (MID), Fenyo (MID), Dahoud (MID), Chaibi (MID), Trapp (FWD), Wahi (FWD), Batshuayi (FWD).

After a positive performance in north London last week, Toppmoller is unlikely to make too many changes. Trapp isn't fit enough return between the sticks, while Germany international Knauff will start on the bench after recovering from injury.

£95,000-a-week duo Mahmoud Dahoud and former Chelsea star Michy Batshuayi should provide depth off the bench.

Tottenham Team News

Danso available

Spurs are set to be without captain Heung-Min Son once again for this game in a blow for Postecoglou, while Radu Dragusin is out for the rest of the year with a knee injury.

Dejan Kulusevski made his return at the weekend following a foot problem and could be in line to start, while defender Kevin Danso is available again following a hamstring injury.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Postecoglou shared an update on the squad.

"Sonny didn't travel and he's the only one who hasn't travelled. He's been struggling with his foot for a couple of weeks now and has been in pain. Everyone else is good. Kevin [Danso] trained and is available."

Tottenham Predicted XI

Kulusevski and Solanke to start

Tottenham Predicted XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Bergvall; Johnson, Kulusevski, Tel; Solanke.

Tottenham Predicted Substitutes: Austin (GK), Whiteman (GK), Spence (DEF), Davies (DEF), Danso (DEF), Gray (DEF), Bissouma (MID), Sarr (MID), Maddison (MID), Odobert (FWD), Richarlison (FWD), Moore (FWD)

Tottenham are desperate to claim a victory in order to keep their dreams of European football alive for next season, and that should see Postecoglou go full strength.

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy and other influential figures behind the scenes have held conversations over whether to attempt to make a move for Brentford boss Thomas Frank if Ange Postecoglou is sacked by the Hotspur Way hierarchy, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Spurs suffered their 17th Premier League defeat of the campaign when they were beaten by Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend, leading to there being increased speculation over the possibility of an alteration being made in the dugout, and key decision-makers have been assessing their options.

Frank Emerging as a Serious Option for Spurs

Danish tactician on north Londoners' radar ahead of possible change

Frank has been discussed by Tottenham as a potential option to replace Postecoglou if they choose to wield the axe, according to GMS sources, having been succession planning after seeing the north Londoners fall adrift of the continental qualification spots ahead of their Europa League quarter-final second leg against Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday.

The Danish tactician has a £9million release clause written into his contract at Brentford, meaning that Spurs could leave their domestic counterparts helpless if they up the ante in their pursuit, while his Premier League experience is being seen as an attractive asset behind the scenes.

GMS sources have been informed that Frank - who has been described as 'one of the best managers in the world' - has worked his way onto Tottenham's radar as Levy prepares for all eventualities, but Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola and Fulham chief Marco Silva have also been earmarked as possible candidates.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Thomas Frank has guided Brentford to 132 wins from 311 matches at the helm

Postecoglou insisted that luck deserted his Spurs side after a host of saves from goalkeeper Kaua Santos resulted in the capital club being held to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their tie against Eintracht Frankfurt, meaning they are facing an uphill battle to progress as they prepare to head to Germany this week.

GMS sources recently revealed that, in a fresh twist, Bournemouth chairman Bill Foley is planning to hold discussions with Iraola over penning a new contract and, should the Spaniard sign on the dotted line at the Vitality Stadium, Frank will come into view as a serious contender to head into the Tottenham hot-seat if a change is made by Levy.

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Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is more likely to stay in his role the further any criticism boils on over his tenure, according to David Ornstein - with fan protests unlikely to oust the long-serving owner from his position in north London.

If Spurs fail to win the Europa League this season, it will mark the 17th consecutive year without a major trophy for the club, given their previous piece of silverware came in the 2008 League Cup final over Chelsea. It's seen fans protest in their hordes, especially given the poor campaign on the field under Ange Postecoglou, where Spurs could record their worst Premier League season in over two decades.

Ornstein: Levy Criticism Only Makes Him More Determined to Succeed

The Tottenham chief has come in for a lot of stick in recent years

Sitting on just 37 points, and only slightly ahead of Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United on 35 each, there is a possibility that Tottenham could head into next week in 17th place - which would be catastrophic for a club of their stature.

But speaking on NBC Sports, Ornstein believes that the longer fan protests go on, it seems that Levy is even more determined to stay in the hotseat and fix the mess that has unfolded around him - with the Spurs chief hoping that new chief executive Vinai Venkatesham, who used to be on the books at rivals Arsenal, can begin to fix their fortunes in the coming summer. Ornstein said:

"Daniel Levy remains in charge of things. There are more fan protests planned, but he's not going anywhere.

"No signs of leaving, and in fact, when he gets this sort of criticism, those around him say he becomes even more determined to eventually bring success to the club.

"They're strengthening their executive operation with the addition of Vinai Venkatesham, appointed to the newly-created role of chief executive. He'll be starting in the summer. He previously held that role at Arsenal, and he'll be in charge of all operational matters on and off the field."

Tottenham head to Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday after a 1-1 draw in their Europa League quarter-final first leg in London, knowing that any exit on the night will shun their dreams of a trophy for another campaign.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Daniel Levy has been in charge of Tottenham since 2001.

And the Bundesliga club may not only end their dreams of a trophy once more, but also Postecoglou's spell as manager - with the former Celtic gaffer being under immense pressure to deliver a long-awaited piece of silverware to keep his job.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 16-04-25.

Fulham boss Marco Silva is emerging as a front-runner to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur after the season, talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook has revealed.

The Portuguese manager is seen as a more viable option for Spurs this summer than Andoni Iraola, whom Bournemouth are hopeful of persuading to commit to a new contract.

Fulham are reportedly bracing for a battle to keep Silva beyond the current Premier League campaign, with multiple clubs across Europe and England believed to be monitoring the ex-Watford boss.

The 47-year-old has a release clause of around £8m in his contract, which runs until June 2026.

Marco Silva Could Replace Postecoglou

Fulham hopeful of a new contract for the 47-year-old

According to Crook, Fulham would like to tie Silva down to a new long-term deal, but the Portuguese manager is not rushing into committing his future at Craven Cottage.

The ‘genius’ 47-year-old, who joined Fulham in 2021, is leading the West London side towards a second Premier League top-10 finish in three seasons and into contention for a European place.

The Cottagers are sitting ninth in the table with six games to play and are six points behind Aston Villa in seventh.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Silva has won 82 of his 178 games in charge of Fulham, averaging 1.58 points per match.

Tottenham, meanwhile, are in a much more concerning position as they are on course to finish outside the top 10 for the first time since 2007/08. Postecoglou’s side are currently 15th in the league, just two points above West Ham in 17th.

A 15th-place finish would mark Spurs’ worst league result since the 1993/94 season and place Postecoglou’s future under even more scrutiny.

Tottenham face Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League quarter-final on Thursday, before taking on Nottingham Forest on Monday.

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Ange Postecoglou's time at Tottenham Hotspur may be coming to an imminent end, according to David Ornstein - with the esteemed journalist stating that the Australian boss coming up with 'excuses and mitigations' as a reason for their poor form simply 'won't wash' with the club's hierarchy.

Spurs lost yet again on Sunday afternoon, recording their 17th Premier League loss in just 32 games so far this season - which is their most in a single league campaign since the 2003-04 campaign, and their fourth-worst in the competition's history overall, which could become worse given there are six games left.

Ornstein: Postecoglou Excuses 'Won't Wash' with Tottenham Chiefs

The Australian boss is severely under the cosh after a poor campaign

There is no doubting that injuries did hamper Tottenham's campaign, with their central defensive contingent becoming decimated by time on the sidelines - as well as full-back Destiny Udogie and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, in a period which saw Tottenham win just one Premier League game from 11 attempts through the early stages of the new year.

Postecoglou has the chance to save his skin in the Europa League by winning the tournament, which would mean silverware for the first time in 17 years in north London, as well as qualification for the Champions League.

But if he fails to do so, Ornstein believes that with players not improving under his leadership, Postecoglou's 'excuses' throughout the campaign could come back to haunt him, with the hierarchy potentially seeing through that to give him the boot. He said on NBC Sports:

"Players are not improving, and I think that's a really key issue. Also, they feel at Tottenham that the squad is so much better than how they are performing, and that Ange Postecoglou is not getting the best out of them. There have been excuses and mitigations, like injuries. He's been pointing to moles in the dressing room.

"But I just don't think that is going to wash. And the hierarchy at Tottenham may be looking to alternatives."

Tottenham have been in poor form throughout the season, losing their League Cup semi-final second leg vs Liverpool to end any idea of a trip to Wembley, whilst they crashed out of the FA Cup early to Aston Villa.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ange Postecoglou has won 43 of his 91 games in charge of Tottenham Hotspur.

And if they don't progress against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League on Thursday evening after a 1-1 home draw in the first leg, the writing could be on the wall for the former Celtic boss.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 16-04-25.

Tottenham Hotspur are among several Premier League clubs scouting Angers goalkeeper Yahia Fofana ahead of the summer transfer window, journalist Graeme Bailey has revealed.

The Lilywhites have reportedly been impressed with the Ivory Coast international following his strong campaign in Ligue 1, where he is helping keep Angers clear of the drop zone.

Spurs had scouts in attendance during Angers’ 2-0 win over Montpellier last weekend and took a closer look at the 24-year-old, who has just over 12 months remaining on his contract, which expires in June 2026.

Yahia Fofana Attracting Spurs Interest

The Lilywhites went on a Ligue 1 scouting mission

According to Bailey, several Premier League clubs have been alerted to Fofana’s form in Ligue 1 and have travelled to France to watch the promising shot-stopper.

Tottenham could soon identify the 24-year-old as a potential long-term replacement for Guglielmo Vicario, who endured another woeful performance in their 4-2 defeat against Wolves last weekend.

Fofana, praised as ‘one of the best young goalkeepers in Europe’, joined Angers from Le Havre in 2022 and has been their first-choice goalkeeper ever since.

He has made 73 appearances for the French club to date, conceding 100 goals and keeping 21 clean sheets.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Fofana has kept 12 clean sheets in 18 appearances for Ivory Coast.

Tottenham are heading for what could be their worst Premier League finish in over 20 years, as they sit 15th with six games left.

The Lilywhites finished in the same position in the 1993/94 season and last missed out on a top-half finish in 2007/08.

Ange Postecoglou’s future has come under scrutiny in recent weeks, with the upcoming Europa League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt deemed crucial to his chances of remaining in the job.

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Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is under pressure after a disappointing season, and Fabrizio Romano has confirmed in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter that Fulham boss Marco Silva is one to watch alongside Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola.

Spurs are enduring a disastrous season, particularly in the Premier League, and the pressure appears to be mounting on Postecoglou. The north London club have little to play for domestically, but they are currently preparing to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League on Thursday night.

Although saving their campaign is almost impossible, lifting the Europa League trophy would provide at least one positive from this season. Whether it saves Postecoglou remains to be seen, and Tottenham appear to be already preparing for his exit.

Fabrizio Romano: Keep an Eye on Marco Silva

Tottenham manager Postecoglou under pressure

Writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, Romano has said to keep an eye on Fulham manager Silva, as well as Bournemouth's Iraola. The respected journalist adds that it's important to confirm that Bournemouth and Fulham are fighting to keep their respective coaches...

"I’d keep an eye again on Marco Silva, same as Iraola, but it’s important to confirm how Bournemouth and Fulham are fighting to keep their coaches."

GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed that Bournemouth are set to enter further talks with Iraola over his future at the club, with the Cherries confident that they can keep hold of their man. Silva, described as 'exceptional' by Pep Guardiola, and Thomas Frank have also been explored, with Iraola potentially looking like a difficult deal to do due to Bournemouth's insistence on keeping him.

The Athletic's David Ornstein has also suggested that Postecoglou is now likely to leave in the summer, with the atmosphere among the fan base taking a dip despite being praised heavily originally. The former Celtic manager can have few complaints considering their league position, with Spurs sitting closer to the relegation zone than top half.

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Clinton Morrison says Ange Postecoglou is likely to lose his Tottenham Hotspur job if they are beaten by Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League on Thursday night.

The BBC pundit has claimed the Bundesliga side are favourites going into tomorrow’s game at the Waldstadion and described the atmosphere at Spurs as ‘toxic’ following a dire run of results in the Premier League.

Spurs suffered their 17th defeat of the season against Wolves on Sunday and remain 15th in the table with six games left to play.

Morrison, speaking on the Premier League Review, claimed Postecoglou must have run out of excuses for why his team are performing ‘nowhere near good enough’ for the level required:

“Nowhere near Tottenham are good enough and Frankfurt are the favorites. It's 1-1, you go into Frankfurt, I'll make a statement here.

“If they don't win on Thursday, I don't think Ange will be in a job on Saturday. That's how much the place is toxic at the moment. You can't buy a win at the moment.

“What excuses is he going to make? ‘Oh, I’ve still got 10 or 11 of my best players injured’? No, all your players are back, and you're still not getting results. It's nowhere near good enough.”

Winning the Europa League is Tottenham’s only route into European football next season, as they look destined to finish in the bottom half of the Premier League table for the first time since the 2007/08 campaign, when they ended up 11th.

The Lilywhites have won just once in their last six top-flight matches and sit only two points above West Ham in 17th.

Spurs are believed to be exploring potential successors to Postecoglou already, with Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner emerging as a potential candidate for the job in North London.

The 50-year-old Austrian could leave Selhurst Park after just one full season with the Eagles, having recently attracted interest from both Tottenham and Bundesliga side RB Leipzig.

Glasner spent two years in charge at Frankfurt, whom Tottenham face in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday, before joining Palace last season.

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is under increasing pressure after a disappointing season, and Sky Sports presenter Jamie Carragher believes he will be sacked if he loses to Eintracht Frankfurt this week.

Spurs are gearing up for their biggest game of the season so far as they prepare to face Frankfurt in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie. Postecoglou's side drew 1-1 in the opening fixture at home, meaning they must travel to Germany and win on the night to advance into the next round.

It's far from guaranteed that Spurs will make it through, which will undoubtedly heap even more pressure on the Australian manager. Speculation surrounding his future is rife at the moment after they lost to Wolves at the weekend in the Premier League, and a defeat in Frankfurt this week could spell the end of his tenure.

Jamie Carragher: Postecoglou Could be Sacked After Frankfurt

The Tottenham boss is under pressure

Speaking live on Sky Sports, Carragher has suggested that he thinks Tottenham can't go on any longer after a string of poor performances this season. The former Liverpool defender claims that if Spurs are eliminated by Frankfurt in the Europa League, then that will be the end for Postecoglou.

"It can't go on any longer, and I think if they go out to Eintracht Frankfurt in the cup, it probably would be a shake hands and move on to something different for both parties in terms of the manager and the club."

Winning the Europa League would be fantastic for Tottenham after going through a significant trophy drought, and the supporters will undoubtedly be desperate to see their side lift some silverware. Despite it being an impressive achievement if they pull it off, Postecoglou simply hasn't delivered in the Premier League this season, which is arguably the most important competition.

Losing in Europe this week would mean they end another campaign without a trophy, and it would be far from a surprise to see Postecoglou relieved of his duties.

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