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One Tottenham first-team star who has had a poor campaign so far may be the biggest winner from Igor Tudor’s arrival in N17.

Spurs acted swiftly to replace Thomas Frank, with Tudor taking charge as the interim head coach until the summer.

With the Croat only being handed a short-term contract, he may have to perform incredibly well to be considered for the permanent role in the summer.

However, the 47-year-old has plenty of experience in rebuilding clubs in crisis, and he knows one member of the Spurs squad very well.

Igor Tudor could get Randal Kolo Muani firing for Tottenham

Randal Kolo Muani has struggled since joining Tottenham on loan in the summer, and is still waiting for his first Premier League goal.

The Frenchman may be very happy with the arrival of Tudor, with whom he worked during his loan spell at Juventus last season.

The 27-year-old started all of Juve’s final six matches last season after Tudor took over at the Allianz Arena, managing to score three times.

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Kolo Muani had gone eight Serie A games without a goal prior to the Croat’s arrival, which perhaps shows that the new interim Tottenham head coach knows how to get the best of the man on loan from PSG.

Under Tudor, Kolo Muani looked much more like the player Paris Saint-Germain paid £76m to sign.

Alternatively, this could be bad news for Dominic Solanke, who has just started to rekindle some form at Tottenham following a long spell on the sidelines.

Tudor reveals what he intends to do at Spurs

Johan Lange has said that Tudor’s experience of producing an impact instantly at clubs made him the right fit for Tottenham, but it is fair to say that many Spurs fans are sceptical about the appointment.

In his first interview as interim Tottenham boss, the experienced coach made it clear what his primary objective is.

Tottenham Hotspur have already settled on their summer plans to make a permanent appointment after handing Igor Tudor the reins until the end of the season.

Tudor has now been confirmed by Spurs as the interim head coach until the summer, four months after his exit from Juventus.

While the 47-year-old’s name may not excite Tottenham Hotspur fans, he does have plenty of experience taking over clubs in crisis in the middle of the season.

The Lilywhites will hope that the Croat can guide them to safety as they hover dangerously close to the relegation zone.

Which manager do Tottenham plan on appointing in the summer?

GiveMeSport have now confirmed what we have heard from other sources by stating that Tudor has no permanent option in his contract, with his deal running out in June.

The report asserts that the former Juve boss has the rest of the campaign to prove that he can take up a permanent role.

The appointment of the Croat has bought Spurs some time to make the right permanent appointment, and two clear frontrunners have already emerged for the role.

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One of those is Mauricio Pochettino, whose return to N17 would prove popular with the Tottenham fan base.

The other is Roberto De Zerbi, who has emerged as a contender following his exit from Marseille earlier this week.

Why getting Roberto De Zerbi may be difficult for Spurs

GiveMeSport allege that De Zerbi is willing to travel to London to have talks with Tottenham over a permanent role.

However, any move for the Italian will have to wait until the summer, even though he is currently out of work.

This is because the former Brighton boss knows that there could be vacancies at Manchester United, Manchester City and potentially even Liverpool at the end of this season.

The failed Thomas Frank experiment has ended up being incredibly costly for Tottenham Hotspur, both on and off the pitch.

There was plenty of optimism around Spurs when Frank arrived in the summer, with Dane taking over a club where spirits were high after their Europa League win.

However, the 52-year-old’s era was filled with frustration and anger from the fan base, with the former Brentford boss leaving what appears to be a broken club.

The Tottenham hierarchy persisted with Frank for much longer than many supporters wanted, and in the end, he left with a massive payout.

Tottenham spent over £23m on the failed Thomas Frank experiment

The Daily Mail have now revealed that Frank will be paid one year’s salary as compensation for his dismissal just eight months into his three-year contract.

That means that Frank will pocket an £8m settlement on his way out of the North London club.

Additionally, it is revealed that the Spurs paid £10m to prise him away from Brentford last summer and paid him a salary of £650,000 a month during his stay at the club.

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That brings Tottenham’s total expenditure on Frank over the course of his tenure to more than £23m.

Spurs have turned to an experienced manager to get them out of trouble

Tottenham have confirmed that Igor Tudor will take charge of the first-team until the end of the season.

The Croat has plenty of experience as a firefighter at clubs for relatively short periods, and he will be expected to do the same in North London.

The Spurs hierarchy will hope that the 47-year-old’s arrival can produce a bounce in the team’s form, which proves enough to steer the club to safety.

Tottenham supporters have flocked to social media to react to reports that Chelsea and Aston Villa both made enquiries over Lucas Bergvall.

Tottenham Hotspur have several impressive youngsters, even if the majority of these top stars are not from the Spurs academy.

There is the fear that if Spurs do not turn their focus to improving the academy and ensuring that youngsters come through, they could very much miss out on the next Harry Kane, according to Tim Sherwood.

However, Tottenham’s problems do not just lie in losing players coming through the ranks, as top young talents purchased from elsewhere continue to gain traction.

Tottenham fans react as Lucas Bergvall interest emerges

The latest to have caught the eye of sides in Europe is Lucas Bergvall, with David Ornstein reporting that the Tottenham star was on the radar of Chelsea and Aston Villa.

It is understood that during the just-concluded winter window, Tottenham rebuffed enquiries from the two Premier League sides.

Tottenham fans have now given their reaction to the latest update, and many believe the interest stems from the 20-year-old not being managed well by Thomas Frank.

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One fan said, “What happens when you have a horrible fanbase and then a terrible manager deliberately misprofiling him, this guy has the highest ceiling in the squad.”

Another added: “Understandable that big clubs will want one of our best players and the best CM itw in the coming years.”

One more stated: “The audacity from Villa thinking they can pull off Bergvall away from Tottenham.”

A fan speculated that the Swede will be ideal for Mauricio Pochettino: “He will be Poch number 1 midfielder.” Another fan commented: “They are not big enough to take him from us.” While a third said: “Thomas Frank, I’ll never forgive you.”

However, one Tottenham supporter was open to a Lucas Bergvall sale, saying: “£50m and he’s yours.”

Spurs will be hoping Igor Tudor can bring the best out of Bergvall

Bergvall has since picked up an injury and is set to spend an extended period on the sidelines for Tottenham.

He never quite hit the levels he performed at during the second half of his debut season, with Frank often deploying him out wide, while a few injury knocks did not allow him to have a consistent run of games.

Bergvall is certainly one with immense potential, but that talent needs to be nurtured, and in the last few months, the environment at Tottenham has clearly failed to bring out the best in the midfielder.

Some may argue that Bergvall is actually the perfect midfielder to develop under a certain Mr Mauricio Pochettino. Watch this space…

Tottenham Hotspur’s stance on Cristian Romero’s future has now emerged following interest from Atletico Madrid.

Cristian Romero often comes across as a frustrated figure at Tottenham Hotspur, with the Spurs captain not shy about voicing his discontent.

Romero recently labelled the lack of fit Spurs players in the game against Manchester City as disgraceful, just after the January transfer window slammed shut.

Since his last comments, reports have emerged suggesting Romero wants out of Tottenham in the summer, and he has not been short of suitors.

Tottenham stance on Cristian Romero transfer interest revealed

According to Football Insider, Atletico Madrid have once again shown interest in Romero after their attempts to sign the Tottenham man failed last summer.

Romero instead put pen to paper on a new contract rather than heading out the door in north London following Tottenham’s Europa League success.

However, despite Atletico Madrid showing interest in the Argentine, it is understood Spurs still have no interest in losing their captain, regardless of his volatile nature.

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But the Lilywhites may not have it all their own way, as the report warns that player power could come into play as the 27-year-old seeks Champions League football.

Romero ambition poses Spurs dilemma

Romero is certainly a player with ambition, and it is clear to see that Tottenham are not matching his desires at the moment.

However, recent reports have claimed that the Spurs’ higher-ups have reassured their captain that there are plans for a ‘significant rebuild’ of the squad in the summer, amid rumours that he wants out of Tottenham.

Spurs finished 17th last term and are on course for yet another bottom-half finish as they sit 16th in the Premier League, with five points separating them from the relegation places.

One Bundesliga star rejected an offer from Tottenham in January, and the Lilywhites may struggle to land him in the summer following the latest developments over his future.

During the January window, there was a lot of speculation over the goalkeeping positions at Tottenham, but both Guglielmo Vicairo and Antonin Kinsky stayed put at Hotspur Way.

However, that may not be the case for too long, with reports indicating that Inter Milan are plotting a summer move for Vicario.

According to reports from Italy, the Tottenham number one is keen on returning to Serie A at the end of this season after three years in London.

Tottenham tried to sign Peter Gulacsi in January

It appears Spurs tried to future-proof themselves in the goalkeeper department in January by making an offer to an experienced Bundesliga shot-stopper.

According to a report in Bild, the Lilywhites made an attempt to land RB Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi.

The report claims that the Premier League side made a ‘very strong effort’ to secure the 35-year-old, whose deal was about to run out at the end of the season.

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Gulacsi’s agent, Hasan Cetinkaya, received a ‘super offer’ from North London, which included a substantial salary increase for the Hungarian, but he turned it down and decided to stay put at the Red Bull Arena

Spurs may struggle to land Gulacsi in the summer

Bild reveals that just a couple of days ago, the goalkeeper put pen to paper on a new deal with the East German club, thus making a summer deal a lot more difficult for any suitor.

In fact, the report says that Leipzig were aware of the interest from the English club, which is why they stepped up contract talks with Gulacsi.

The report asserts that the 35-year-old, who has been at Leipzig for over a decade, preferred remaining at the club for family reasons.

Tottenham Hotspur may face a battle to keep hold of midfield starlet Lucas Bergvall, who is wanted by two Premier League clubs.

While reports indicate that Tottenham are eyeing an ambitious squad rebuild in the summer, the club are not in a position to plan for the next transfer window just yet.

For one, Spurs are not even assured of their place in the Premier League next season, and even if they manage to maintain their top-flight status, they look in danger of another embarrassing league finish on the back of their 17th-place finish last term.

That may make them susceptible to losing some of their best players, and there has already been interest in one of their young starlets.

Aston Villa and Chelsea have launched enquiries for Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall

It has now been revealed in The Athletic that Bergvall was the subject of two approaches in the January transfer window.

After enjoying a brilliant first season in North London, the 20-year-old has been used more sparingly this term, with Thomas Frank often employing him off the flanks.

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It is revealed that Bergvall favours a central midfield position, and his predicament at N17 attracted the attention of both Chelsea and Aston Villa, who are both long-term admirers of the youngster.

Both clubs made contact to check on the Swede’s situation in January, but Tottenham made it clear that he was not for sale.

Spurs may face a fight to keep Bergvall

The Athletic explain that Unai Emery’s men made their check after Tottenham pipped them to the signing of Conor Gallagher.

Chelsea evaluated a move for Bergvall while they were also assessing a move for Douglas Luiz, who ultimately returned to Villa Park.

There remains a possibility that the Swedish international could be subject to transfer interest again in the summer, and it is asserted in the report that the Lilywhites ‘could face a battle to keep hold of Bergvall’.

Johan Lange has set the tone for Igor Tudor’s spell in north London, with Tottenham’s sporting director outlining exactly what the club expects from their interim head coach in the months ahead.

Tottenham Hotspur have finally confirmed Igor Tudor’s appointment as interim manager following the sacking of Thomas Frank.

The former Juventus man will be aiming to bring some stability to north London following a very up-and-down season so far under the guidance of former boss Thomas Frank.

His first game in charge as the new Tottenham manager will come at the weekend, February 22, when Spurs take on Arsenal in the north London derby.

Tottenham objective for Igor Tudor outlined by Johan Lange

Sporting director Johan Lange has now clearly explained Igor Tudor’s objective as Spurs’ interim manager, speaking on the club’s official channels.

Explaining what Tudor is expected to deliver in the role following his appointment, Lange said: “Igor brings clarity, intensity and experience of stepping into challenging moments and producing impact.

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“Our objective is straightforward – to stabilise performances, maximise the quality within the squad and compete strongly in the Premier League and Champions League.”

It appears Lange chose his words carefully, not mentioning the dreaded ‘relegation’ word.

Permanent Tottenham decision could hinge on interim impact

With Tudor’s contract set to expire this summer, focus for Tottenham is expected to turn to securing a permanent manager.

Several names have been thrown into the mix, with Mauricio Pochettino and De Zerbi considered among the favourites to land the Spurs job in the next few months.

However, there is a chance that Tudor will be considered for the role if he delivers a convincing performance in both the Premier League and Champions League in the months ahead.

Tottenham Hotspur may be interested to hear the latest updates on Morgan Gibbs-White and Morgan Rogers ahead of the summer transfer window.

The lack of creativity in midfield continues to be a problem for Tottenham despite Xavi Simons showing clear signs of improvement over recent months.

While Conor Gallagher has made a decent start to his Spurs career, the England international’s biggest strength is not his creativity on the ball.

After Spurs came very close to signing Morgan Gibbs-White last summer, Tottenham fans are waiting to see if the Lilywhites reignite their interest this year. Unfortunately, there is some bad news.

Aston Villa are plotting a move for Tottenham target Morgan Gibbs-White

It has now been revealed by TEAMtalk that Morgan Gibbs-White is ‘almost certain’ to depart Nottingham Forest if the club get relegated from the Premier League this season.

While that may be good news for Spurs, the bad news is that Aston Villa are now showing ‘keen interest’ in the Forest star.

The report says that Villa are monitoring Gibbs-White’s situation amidst fears that they may lose Morgan Rogers in the summer.

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The former Wolves man’s versatility has seen Unai Emery earmark him as an ‘excellent’ fit, and it is suggested that Forest may be tempted to accept an offer of around £65m-£70m for the player even if they stay up.

Spurs still dreaming of signing Villa man

The update about Rogers’ future is also consequential from a Tottenham perspective. TEAMtalk say that Chelsea are putting plans together to make a huge offer for the Villa attacker.

Since the summer, Rogers has also been heavily linked with a move to the North London club. In fact, Fabrizio Romano claimed just a few days ago that Spurs will be involved in a race for the Villa star this summer.

Igor Tudor has wasted little time outlining his intentions as Tottenham Hotspur head coach, with the interim boss making clear both his motivation for taking the role and what he hopes to deliver before the season concludes.

Tottenham Hotspur have finally landed their Thomas Frank replacement, with Igor Tudor joining Spurs on a short-term basis as interim manager.

The former Juventus manager has signed a five-month deal and will take charge of the rest of Tottenham’s Premier League and Champions League fixtures.

With Spurs in a relegation scrap, the expectation is that Tudor will help steady the ship and keep Tottenham in the Premier League.

Igor Tudor explains why he chose Tottenham and his north London aims

The new Tottenham manager has now opened up for the first time since moving to north London, telling fans exactly why he chose Spurs and what he aims to achieve.

Speaking to the club’s official site, he said: “It is an honour to join this Club at an important moment.

“I understand the responsibility I have been handed and my focus is clear. To bring greater consistency to our performances and compete with conviction in every match.

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“There is strong quality in this playing squad, and my job is to organise it, energise it and improve our results quickly.”

Igor Tudor’s interim record offers reason for optimism

While the Croatian manager has been sacked fairly often, Tudor’s record as an interim boss throughout his career is solid – and that is exactly what Spurs need at the moment as they aim to get wins on the board.

Tudor also deploys a 3-4-2-1 formation, and that could work at Tottenham, given their lack of wingers due to the current injury crisis.