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Mohammed Kudus has sought permission from Tottenham Hotspur to do something unusual as he steps up his recovery from his hamstring injury.

Kudus, who had made an impressive start to his Spurs career, picked up his injury during Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Sunderland at the start of the calendar year, and has not kicked a ball since.

Spurs have desperately missed the Ghanaian’s pace and directness on the flanks, and the initial expectation was that Kudus would not return before April.

The 25-year-old is one of the double-digit absentees for Tottenham at the moment, and we now know that he will have a new manager when he returns to the training pitch after the Lilywhites parted ways with Thomas Frank.

Tottenham winger Mohammed Kudus is consulting a trusted expert

The Sun have now revealed that the former West Ham man has travelled to Amsterdam to see a specialist as he looks to step up his rehabilitation.

It is revealed that the same specialist helped Kudus recover from a knee injury sustained while playing for Ajax back in 2020.

The Tottenham man has remained close with the medic since then, and he has now decided undergo treatment with him again after receiving permission to do so from the North London club.

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Kudus is determined to help Spurs in their run-in

The Sun also say that the winger is ‘responding well to the treatment’ administered by the expert and that he is ‘determined to return stronger for the run-in.

His return could be crucial for the Lilywhites, who currently find themselves mired in a relegation battle.

The report adds that Tottenham’s medical staff remain in contact with their counterparts in Amsterdam as they oversee the Ghanaian’s rehabilitation programme.

A senior Tottenham Hotspur striker has been quick to dismiss a claim made by a journalist regarding his future.

While the focus at Tottenham now is on who will replace Thomas Frank long-term, Spurs fans will expect any new incoming manager to be backed in the summer after a quiet January window for the club.

The squad looks in need of some big changes, and reports indicate that Tottenham are planning a major squad rebuild for the summer.

One would assume that would also involve several exits, with reports indicating that Richarlison could be on his way out of the North London club in the summer.

Richarlison dismisses journalist’s Tottenham transfer claim

Journalist Bruno Andrade has now claimed that Saudi Arabia would be the Tottenham striker’s preferred destination if he is to leave Hotspur Way.

Andrade said (via Sport Witness): “That surprised me a bit. Right now, Saudi Arabia is clearly Richarlison’s priority. On one side, Tottenham accept the sale. On the other hand, Richarlison also accepts leaving, as long as around €25m is paid. That is the market value. Anyone who wants Richarlison needs to pay that.”

However, the Tottenham striker was quick to take to social media to dismiss the claim.

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Richarlison wrote on his Instagram stories about Andrade: “This guy has been spreading fake news for two years, saying I’m leaving Tottenham. First, you should check the facts before releasing them to the media. I tried sending messages to ask him to stop, but he still continues.”

Richarlison continues to be linked with a return to Brazil

However, Andrade is not the only journalist who is talking up the possibility of the 28-year-old exiting Spurs in the summer.

It has been reported by other sources that Tottenham and Richarlison have agreed to go their separate ways at the end of this season, with the striker’s current deal running out in 2027.

Tottenham Hotspur’s fight for Premier League survival is now entering its most decisive stretch – with the fixture list set to play a defining role in how the relegation picture unfolds. We have now compared Spurs’ fixtures with those of their relegation rivals.

There are 12 games left in the Premier League, and every side is now aware of what they are fighting for.

For Tottenham Hotspur, the focus is on staying in the Premier League, as they currently run the risk of being drawn into a relegation scrap.

Five points are the difference between Spurs in 16th place and West Ham United in 18th place, making it crucial for Tottenham to get points on the board.

Former Juventus boss Igor Tudor has been appointed to keep the Lilywhites up, and now we have decided to take a look at the next five fixtures for the interim boss.

Tottenham Hotspur fixtures compared to relegation rivals

West Ham United’s next fixtures

Nottingham Forest’s next five fixtures

We have taken a look at how Tottenham Hotspur could line up under interim boss Igor Tudor, who is edging closer to a move to north London.

Tottenham Hotspur are edging closer to securing a new managerial appointment, with reports stating that Igor Tudor has agreed on a short-term deal.

Spurs are in a relegation fight and are desperate to get points on the board, and they will be hoping the Croatian can help turn things around.

Tudor has enjoyed spells with sides across Europe, with his latest at Serie A side Juventus highlighting his wealth of experience.

The 47-year-old is also known for the use of the 3-4-2-1 formation, and, interestingly, that could work for Tottenham given their injury situation. Here is how he could line up at Tottenham.

Tottenham XI under Igor Tudor in 3-4-2-1 system

With a 3-4-2-1 formation, his preferred choice, Spurs will no doubt need to have at least three fit centre-backs.

At the moment, Cristian Romero is suspended, while Kevin Danso is injured, leaving the Croatian short of options at the back.

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That, though, should see van de Ven, Radu Dragusin and Palhinha fill in at the back, at least until the return of Cristian Romero.

He will also need to deploy wing-backs, and that could also work for both Pedro Porro and Djed Spence, who have featured in those positions under Frank. But with Porro injured, Souza can fill in on the left, with Spence covering the right.

In the middle of the park, both Gallagher and Archie Gray are the obvious picks, with Palhinha and Yves Bissouma as back-ups.

Up top, we expect Xavi Simons and Pape Matar Sarr to function as the two behind the striker, with Dominic Solanke playing as the main number nine.

Igor Tudor looks set to become Tottenham Hotspur’s interim manager and his past record likely played a key role in the club’s decision-making.

Tottenham Hotspur have made hasty progress since Thomas Frank was sacked on Wednesday, as a new interim manager has already been selected.

Igor Tudor has agreed to take over at Spurs, with the Croatian getting himself back in the game after a short-lived spell at Juventus last year.

The appointment has already got the masses talking, with Tottenham supporters divided by Tudor’s appointment. This is not surprising, as the experienced manager has a very mixed record.

Igor Tudor makes a good start when he joins a new club

Tudor spent less time at Juventus than Frank did at Spurs, so Tottenham fans will feel they have every reason to question his appointment, even if it is only temporary.

However, Tudor usually does well when he is appointed in the middle of a season, and he actually made a promising start at the Serie A outfit.

The 47-year-old recorded five victories, three draws and one defeat in his first nine matches as the Juventus boss after his arrival in March last year, securing Champions League football. Interestingly, his record after nine games at Lazio the previous season was identical.

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Earlier in his managerial career, Tudor managed Udinese and it was his contributions which took the side off rock bottom and saved them from relegation in the space of just six matches.

This run of undefeated fixtures was described as ‘gritty’, with the manager using a 3-4-2-1 approach that paid dividends.

Tottenham only need Igor Tudor to deliver for three months

It is hard to overlook the number of times Tudor has been sacked over the span of his 11-year career in coaching.

However, the new Spurs manager has proven himself to be effective in the short term, and that is exactly why he has been brought to North London.

Although Tudor’s recent jobs have ended badly, he will hope that Tottenham fans remember him as the man who took them away from relegation and towards a respectable position in the Premier League table.

Tottenham’s latest move for Igor Tudor as interim manager has sparked an immediate reaction among supporters of the north London club.

Tottenham Hotspur are believed to be looking to wrap up their managerial search by Monday, a few days before the north London derby.

It is understood that instead of appointing a permanent manager, Spurs are opting for a short-term interim boss.

But that search could well be nearing its end, as Tottenham are said to have offered a five-month contract to Igor Tudor. The former Juventus boss has already accepted Spurs’ terms and appears to be inching closer to an arrival in N17.

Tottenham fans react as Spurs offer Igor Tudor short-term contract

Igor Tudor has managed both Juventus and Marseille; however, his time in Serie A was brief, lasting just seven months.

Spurs fans, well aware of this latest report, have now shared their reaction on the social media platform X.

Responding to the links, one fan said: “I do not understand who people want? I have no idea who this guy is but we are not getting Klopp or Alonso as an interim… any manager coming to this shit show is going to struggle, not to mention the injuries we have.”

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Another added: “Could be worse, should be good enough to stay up. Clears the path for the reunion we all want. Bring Poch back home after the WC!”

One more fan was not too keen: “Replacing 2 wins in 17 Frank with 0 wins in 8 Tudor,” while another supporter named their ideal managerial pick: “Marco Rose over Tudor please.”

Another fan believes it is a big risk: “If we are going down the route of an interim, someone who knows English football is surely a must? Massive risk bringing in Tudor imo.”

A final supporter stated: “It is in God’s hands now 😭😭.”

Is Igor Tudor the right fit for Tottenham?

Igor Tudor was once linked with Tottenham, with reports claiming former sporting director Fabio Paratici was keen on bringing him in as Frank’s replacement.

However, that never happened, and Frank remained in the Spurs dugout until he was dismissed a few days ago.

The Croatian, should he sign, will be tasked with keeping Tottenham up, and that in itself is no easy task.

At Juventus, he was in charge for 24 matches: he won 10, drew 8, and lost 6. A fair record, but Spurs can only hope he is the right fit for a relegation battle should he join them.

Tudor is also known for his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation, which could work for Tottenham given their lack of fit wingers.

Tottenham’s search for a new manager appears to have taken them in the direction of Igor Tudor, at least on an interim basis.

After sacking Thomas Frank, a number of potential candidates for the Spurs job emerged. Ranging from club legends, to current coaching staff, and left-field ideas from further afar, it would seem the Lilywhites are spoilt for choice.

While Mauricio Pochettino is believed to be the top target, Spurs will likely have to wait until the summer to get their man. Meanwhile, Roberto De Zerbi decided to take a break despite links to Tottenham, leaving the club more open to temporary options.

In that vein, Igor Tudor’s name came up and things are looking promising. So, here’s everything you need to know about the big Croatian boss.

Igor Tudor could take over at Tottenham

On Friday, February 13, reports claimed Tottenham had opened talks with Igor Tudor about taking over the managerial post until June.

It’s believed, if successful, the 47-year-old would oversee the first team for the remainder of the season before departing in the summer.

Apparently, a short-term contract has been offered to Tudor, and he has already accepted those five-month terms, so we could well see him in the dugout sooner rather than later.

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Where has Tudor managed before?

Tudor left Italian giants Juventus back in October 2025, after just seven months with the club. During that time, he went on an eight-game winless run and only managed ten wins from 24 games.

Before that, he had spent even less time at another Serie A side, Lazio. There, he won six of his 11 matches and impressed in such a short period.

Incredibly, Tudor’s longest spell with a club in the last decade has been a 48-game stint with Marseille. He was in charge of the French outfit for the 2022/23 campaign.

He has worked in Italy regularly, with previous spells at Hellas Verona, two stints with Udinese, and an assistant manager role at Juventus for the 2020/21 season.

Tudor began his managerial career in his native Croatia with Hajduk Split. Between 2013 and 2015, he oversaw 70 matches there, winning 32 of them. He would return to Split in 2020 — via spells with PAOK, Karabükspor, and Galatasaray — for a further 18 games.

It’s worth noting that Tudor has also served as assistant manager to Igor Stamic for the Croatia national team across eight games in 2012-2013.

What could we expect from Igor Tudor at Tottenham?

Interestingly, Igor Tudor would likely bring a very different style and system to Tottenham. Primarily, he prefers a 3-4-2-1 formation.

That would probably mean a back three of Cristian Romero, Radu Dragusin, and Micky van de Ven, assuming all of them are fit. Then, out wide, we’d see Pedro Porro (once he is back), Djed Spence, Destiny Udogie and Souza battling for wing-back roles.

There would be plenty of room in midfield to accommodate a healthy selection from the likes of Archie Gray, Conor Gallagher, Pape Sarr, Joao Palhinha, and Lucas Bergvall once he returns from injury.

Meanwhile, those two more advanced roles would likely be split across Xavi Simons, the wider players like Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus, and out-and-out strikers Dominic Solanke and Richarlison.

We know Tudor likes his teams to be aggressive and play with intensity. He demands his team overwhelm their opponents and give them very little time on the ball — so, lots of pressing in the final third, fast counter-attacks, and overloads triggered largely by wing-backs getting forward.

Igor Tudor’s playing career explained

A lot of Tudor’s managerial habits can be traced back to how he was as a player, to be honest. He was a big, powerful centre-half, and he loved to make life difficult for his opponents.

After developing through the Hajduk Split academy and youth teams, Tudor made a good impression in the first team and sealed a move to Juventus in 1998.

There, he made 174 appearances over a seven-year period, providing reliability and strength at the back, while also contributing 21 goals. Tudor won two Serie A titles, two Italian Super Cups, and even won the Serie B title with Juventus when they got relegated after financial issues.

One controversial incident worth mentioning came in 2002, when Tudor slapped Roma legend Francesco Totti in the face during a game. The Roma faithful were pretty annoyed about this, but Tudor apologised on Italian television shortly afterwards, and all was forgiven.

He spent a season on loan at AC Siena in 2005/06, before leaving to rejoin Split on a free transfer in 2007. Tudor retired from playing a year later.

At international level, Tudor was capped 55 times by Croatia and scored three goals. Injuries played a big part in limiting his progress for both club and country, but he didn’t have a bad career by any means.

Personal information

Igor Tudor was born in Split, Croatia, on April 16, 1978.

He is 1.93m tall, which is roughly 6ft2in.

Although he lives a rather private life, we do know Igor has two children, and is very close to his mother and sister.

According to reports from Italy, former Juventus manager Igor Tudor has now responded to Tottenham’s offer of a short-term contract.

Tottenham are stepping up their search for an interim coach as they look to seal an appointment from Monday.

This morning, it emerged that Spurs had reached out to Igor Tudor, who has been out of work for the last four months after parting ways with Juventus earlier this season.

It subsequently emerged that the Lilywhites had offered a five-month contract and were waiting for his response, and the Croat has now responded.

Igor Tudor accepts a short-term contract at Tottenham

Gianluca Di Marzio has now revealed that Tudor has verbally agreed a contract with Tottenham to take the reins of the club until June.

This has also been backed up by Fabrizio Romano, who revealed that the former Juve boss has informed the North London club that he is ready to take charge until the summer.

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Romano added that negotiations between Tudor’s camp and Spurs are now at ‘advanced stages’.

He wrote on X: “Igor Tudor has informed Tottenham he’s ready to accept a short-term deal until June as THFC interim coach. Negotiations at advanced stages, as revealed by Matteo Moretto today. Roberto De Zerbi and Mauricio Pochettino, top candidates for a permanent job in the summer.”

What should Spurs fans expect from Tudor if he is appointed?

Tudor is vastly experienced as a manager, having taken charge of teams in Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Italy and France.

His most recent experience in Juve started well but ended poorly, with the Bianconeri having a run of eight matches without a win before they sacked him in October.

Across his 24 matches in Turin, Juve won 10, drew eight and lost six, giving him a win percentage of 41.67.

Tottenham Hotspur have decided whether they will give John Heitinga the reins to see them through until the end of the season.

It has been widely reported that Spurs have decided to appoint an interim head coach until the summer rather than a permanent one.

That led many to wonder if John Heintinga could be given the responsibility for the next few months, with the Tottenham first-team assistant coach having had experience of the top job at Ajax.

The 42-year-old lasted just five months at the helm of the Dutch side, and it has now been revealed whether he is in line to take charge of Spurs.

Tottenham are not considering appointing John Heitinga

The Telegraph’s Matt Law has now confirmed that Spurs are working on a temporary appointment as they attempt to pull themselves out of the relegation battle.

The journalist names the same candidates that other sources have mentioned over recent hours, but consequently, he also has an update on Heitinga.

He says that the Tottenham first-team assistant coach, who joined Thomas Frank’s coaching staff just last month, is not in frame to be handed the top job until the summer.

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News has now emerged that Igor Tudor has been offered a five-month contract by Tottenham to steer the club away from relegation until the end of the season.

Interim appointment can stake their claim to become permanent Spurs boss

Alasdair Gold also has an update on Tottenham’s search for an interim, backing up what we have heard from others by stating that the club hopes to have finalised an appointment before Monday.

Gold says that the Lilywhites hierarchy is looking for a candidate who can make an ‘instant impact’ at the club.

Additionally, the journalist adds that the interim candidate will have a chance to stake their claim for the permanent Tottenham managerial role over the next few months.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly made a short-term contract offer to an experienced manager who has been out of work since October 2025.

It has been widely reported over the last 24 hours that Spurs are expected to appoint an interim head coach until the summer rather than a permanent appointment.

This may give the club the chance to delay their decision until the summer, when more managers could be available.

Just hours ago, journalist Matteo Moretto reported that Tottenham had reached out to Igor Tudor, who has been out of work since leaving Juvenuts in October of last year.

There has now been a major development…

Tottenham have made a contract offer to Igor Tudor

Gianluca Di Marzio reports that a meeting did take place between Tudor and Spurs this morning. In fact, Di Marzio asserts that Tottenham offered a short-term contract with the Croatian coach, which runs until June.

Tudor and his agent are now assessing the offer, and the feeling is that he will say ‘yes’ to the North London club despite the short-term nature of the deal.

A final decision is expected to be made by the 47-year-old and his camp within the ‘next few hours’.

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Tottenham faced Igor Tudor’s Marseille side in the 2022/23 Champions League group stages. Fans may remember it for the dramatic late winner from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, which sent Spurs to the top of Group D.

Fabrizio Romano explains Spurs’ Tudor plan

Fabrizio Romano has also taken to social media to confirm the meeting between Tudor’s camp and Spurs, with the 47-year-old said to be one of the interim options Tottenham are considering for now.

Romano does not mention that an offer has been made to the former Juventus boss, but he sheds light on the Premier League club’s plans.

He says that the idea at Spurs is to make an appointment to see them through to the summer so that they can make a move for the likes of Roberto De Zerbi or Mauricio Pochettino, who are both high on their shortlist.

Romano wrote on X: Tottenham made contact with Igor Tudor’s camp among interim managers being considered right now. THFC planning for interim coach now and new head coach in the summer with Roberto De Zerbi high on the shortlist and Mauricio Pochettino as well.”