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Darren Bent believes that a 55-year-old English coach is the right man to bring stability to Tottenham Hotspur in these troubling times.

Tottenham are on the lookout for Thomas Frank’s replacement, and some reports indicate that Spurs are expected to appoint an interim head coach until the end of the season.

It has been reported that Tottenham has been in contact with Mauricio Pochettino since the start of the year, but the Argentine is unlikely to be available until the end of the World Cup.

A former Spurs striker has now urged the Lilywhites to turn to an experienced English coach who has been out of work since 2024.

Darren Bent tells Tottenham to appoint Gareth Southgate

Bent believes that Gareth Southgate is the right man to bring some stability to the North London side amidst the ongoing turmoil at the club.

Southgate has been out of work since leaving his England role at the end of Euro 2024, and Bent believes he is the best man Tottenham can get at the moment.

The pundit said on talkSPORT: “I think he (Southgate) is the one. In terms of stabilising the club, getting them to a point where they’ve got solid foundations, Southgate may be the best out there that they can get. He’s there and available, ready to go.

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“Steve Holland and Southgate together are brilliant. I’ve never worked with Holland but he’s a brilliant coach. He’s at United with Carrick, so he’s not going to Tottenham.”

Mixed reports regarding Spurs’ pursuit of Roberto De Zerbi

Unsurprisingly, it has emerged that Roberto De Zerbi is one of the candidates being considered by Tottenham after exiting Marseille.

It has been reported by The I Paper that the former Brighton boss sees Spurs as the ‘next logical step’ in his managerial career, and is ready to take the job immediately.

An experienced Italian coach is seen as the ideal manager to replace Thomas Frank at a struggling Tottenham Hotspur.

Over the last few days, it has emerged that Tottenham have been speaking to Mauricio Pochettino about returning to the club, but the Argentine is not likely to be available until the summer.

Roberto De Zerbi is also thought to be on Spurs’ wishlist, but it has been claimed by some sources that the former Marseille boss is also not keen on an immediate managerial return.

A new report has claimed that it is not De Zerbi, but another Italian who is at the top of the Lilywhites’ wishlist.

Tottenham view Enzo Maresca as the ideal man for the job

Sportitalia say that contrary to the rumours linking De Zerbi with a move to N17, it is Enzo Maresca who has emerged as ‘the hottest name for the Spurs bench’.

The report says that the former Chelsea boss, who left Stamford Bridge at the start of the year, is seen as the ‘ideal candidate to usher in a new era’ at Tottenham.

After exiting the Blues, it is revealed that Marseca is keen on working ‘in a contest more consistent with his ideas’.

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Tottenham view the 46-year-old as someone who can give the team a clear identity and build a lasting project at the club.

The qualities of Marseca that Spurs like

SportItalia say that Tottenham find Marseca particularly attractive because of the way he develops players, and the team’s mentality at Chelsea.

Spurs are also attracted by Marseca’s ability to work with young players and improve them through the integration of ‘modern methodologies, tactical focus, and team management skills’

The Lilywhites want the former Leicester boss to be at the helm of an ‘ambitious sporting project’ at N17.

Tottenham Hotspur have made advances towards an experienced Croatian manager, who has been out of work since October of last year.

Various managers have been mooted as potential replacements for Thomas Frank over the last 48 hours as Spurs accelerate their managerial search.

According to reports, Tottenham have spoken to Mauricio Pochettino about returning to the club, while former Brighton boss, Roberto De Zerbi, is also thought to be in the running for the Spurs job after leaving Marseille.

It has also been claimed that Spurs have shortlisted two German coaches, Marco Rose and Edin Terzic, as potential Frank replacements.

Tottenham have contracted Igor Tudor

Journalist Matteo Moretto has now revealed that Igor Tudor is also on Tottenham’s list of managerial targets.

Tudor, who has had managerial jobs in his native Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Italy and France, most recently managed Juventus, parting ways with the Old Lady back in October of last year after the Bianconeri went eight games without a win.

Moretto asserts that the 47-year-old has emerged as a ‘strong candidate’ for the Tottenham job and that the Lilywhites have already contacted him.

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The journalist wrote on X: “Exclusive: Tottenham is considering Igor Tudor. He is a strong candidate for the bench, first contacts already underway.”

Tudor has a mixed record across his career, and has won just one trophy as a manager: the Croatian Cup in 2012–13 with Hajduk Split.

However, the experienced Croat is known for implementing an aggressive and front-footed style of play.

In fact, while taking over at Marseille back in 2022, Tudor said about his philosophy (via GFFN): “I want courageous and intensive football, not only uniquely based on the defence. I want people who come to the stadium to be entertained and not disappointed.”

Tottenham Hotspur want a new manager in place as soon as possible, but it remained unclear whether this would be on a temporary or permanent basis – until now.

Tottenham Hotspur have a quiet few days without any fixtures to fulfil, but the club’s off-the-pitch operation is a very different story.

Spurs are desperate to find a new manager ahead of the North London derby a week on Sunday, after Thomas Frank was fired from his role.

There have been a number of names linked with the job, and in recent news, it was revealed that Tottenham have shortlisted Marco Rose and Edin Terzic.

Tottenham are looking for an interim manager

Some of the managers being linked with Spurs would be unlikely to join unless it was on a permanent, long-term contract. This is certainly true of Robbie Keane, as the Irishman is not interested in becoming the Tottenham boss if it is only until the summer.

However, a new update from Matt Law has claimed Spurs are only interested in hiring an interim manager at this point and hope to have one appointed by Monday.

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The club will then assess their options in the summer, when there is more likely to be a wider pool of candidates available.

Spurs may be waiting for Mauricio Pochettino

It is a known fact that Tottenham have been in contact with Mauricio Pochettino, but the Argentine is not going to leave the US national team directly before the World Cup.

Therefore, Spurs could attempt to lure him back to North London once the summer tournament has reached its conclusion.

There are already managers with good levels of experience available to Tottenham. This feels like a key indicator that the only reason for the club to delay a permanent appointment is so they can bring Pochettino back for a reunion, which could get the supporters on side again.

Tottenham Hotspur have begun interviewing candidates for the vacant managerial position at the club, and two new names have emerged on their shortlist.

It has only been two days since Thomas Frank was removed from his position as Tottenham Hotspur manager, but work is already underway to secure the Dane’s successor.

Spurs have already faced some setbacks, with Andoni Iraola unwilling to swap Bournemouth for Tottenham, a manager who was linked with the club after Ange Postecoglou was sacked.

This theme of setbacks has continued, as Robert De Zerbi is not interested in coming to Spurs. Also, Robbie Keane would only join Tottenham as a permanent head coach, not on a short-term basis.

Tottenham are interested in Marco Rose and Edin Terzic

While losing out on the likes of Iraola and De Zerbi is disappointing, Tottenham have already shortlisted two more candidates.

According to The Telegraph, the North London club have made known their interest in Marco Rose and Edin Terzic. It is not yet known whether they are being lined up as temporary or permanent candidates.

Spurs have begun holding interviews and speaking with agents, while Mauricio Pochettino was also spotted in London this week – although it is not yet known whether that is related to Spurs.

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Terzic is also very much a possibility, as the German is interested in the position at Tottenham. In fact, he has even turned down jobs across Europe in hopes of landing a role in the Premier League.

Marcos Rose most recently managed RB Leipzig between 2022 and 2025, where he managed 72 wins in 128 games, even leading them to a DFB-Pokal victory. He has also managed Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Monchengladbach.

Talking of Dortmund managers, Edin Terzic’s only management experience came with Borussia. Interestingly, he started life as an interim boss in 2020/21, before eventually rejoining as permanent manager from 2022 to 2024. He managed 75 wins in 128 games, also won a DFB-Pokal title, and reached the final of the 2024 Champions League.

Rose and Terzic have both won silverware in recent years

Tottenham would be getting a proven winner in Rose, as he won two Austrian Bundesliga titles with RB Salzburg and a DFB-Pokal at RB Leipzig.

Terzic’s resume is arguably even more impressive, as he has a DFB-Pokal to his name and also took Borussia Dortmund to the Champions League final in 2024.

Both would be strong options for Spurs, but there is no guarantee either candidate will receive a job offer, as there is still interest in US national team boss Mauricio Pochettino.

Opta’s Supercomputer has revised its prediction on how likely Tottenham Hotspur are to be relegated from the Premier League this season following the club’s latest home defeat.

There was a haunting sense of familiarity with how meekly Tottenham Hotspur folded at home to Newcastle.

The away side dominated proceedings for large parts of the game, including the entire first period, with the Lilywhites struggling to progress the ball forward or create chances.

Spurs fell to a 2-1 loss, which meant that they also fell to 16th in the table, and the result has forced Tottenham to part ways with Thomas Frank, eight months following his appointment.

Opta predicts Tottenham’s chances of being relegated from the Premier League

Ahead of Tuesday’s game, Opta predicted that Tottenham had just a 2.29 per cent chance of going down this season.

Opta have now increased those chances to 3.40 per cent after Spurs fell to yet another loss at home, which is a 50 per cent increase in their relegation probability just one game.

However, the supercomputer still considers West Ham overwhelming favourites to join Wolves and Burnley in the Championship next term, with the Hammers given a 70.54 per cent chance of going down.

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How does Spurs relegation probability compare with Nottingham Forest’s?

The data analysis platform also suggests that Nottingham Forest are much more likely to be relegated from the Premier League than the Lilywhites are.

Forest have been given a 20.11 per cent chance of finishing in the bottom three, which is over six times as likely as Spurs.

So all in all, the supercomputer still expects Tottenham to get out of trouble, with the North Londoners predicted to accumulate around 44 points and finish 16th.

Tottenham Hotspur have been decimated by injuries once again this season, and that curse is now spreading to their summer transfer targets.

Spurs have had some major issues in front of goal this season, and that is something that the club would be keen to address in the summer, having failed to do so in January.

Reports indicate that Richarlison could leave Tottenham, while it has also been suggested that the Lilywhites are not expected to sign Randal Kolo Muani permanently, which necessitates a new striker.

One man they could turn to is Porto’s Samu Aghehowa, who Spurs have reported to have made some advances towards as he continues to be prolific in front of goal in Portuguese football. Aghehowa is said to have an £87m release clause.

Tottenham target Samu Aghehowa faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines

However, it has now been revealed by O Jogo that Aghehowa suffered a serious injury during Porto’s recent 1-1 draw with Sporting Lisbon.

The centre-forward was forced off at half-time of the game, and it has now been confirmed that he has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

As a result, the striker’s season is now over. He will undergo further tests to decide whether surgery is required, but the expectation is that he will face a lengthy rehabilitation period.

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The report suggests that Tottenham and the Porto man’s other suitors may thus be forced to call off their pursuit of the 21-year-old.

Spurs among two leading contenders to land Serie A striker

With a move for Aghehowa now looking unlikely, the big question is which striker Tottenham would turn to in the summer.

It has been widely reported that Spurs are keeping themselves informed of the situation of Dusan Vlahovic, whose contract at Juventus runs out in June.

Mauricio Pochettino has delivered a message which has gone down well with Tottenham Hotspur supporters, but it highlights one big problem about his potential return as manager.

Thomas Frank will not be in charge of Tottenham Hotspur next season after the Spurs hierarchy finally pulled the plug on his tenure this week.

This leaves the door wide open for Mauricio Pochettino to make his return to North London, following the expiration of his US national team contract after the World Cup.

Many Spurs fans would be open to the Argentine coming back for a second spell, as they continue to cherish the unforgettable memories of the mid to late ‘10s.

However, Pochettino was never able to lift silverware at Tottenham, and his current mentality indicates this could continue if he takes charge of the Europa League holders next season.

Mauricio Pochettino will neglect the FA Cup and Carabao Cup

No one can deny that Pochettino was an excellent manager at Tottenham. In fact, he is one of the greatest to have occupied the home dugout at Spurs in recent times.

Despite this, there is no better feeling than winning a trophy, and it means everything, whether it is the Champions League, Europa League or even the Carabao Cup.

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Pochettino might not agree though, as the ex-Spurs boss recently said winning the Europa League was not enough for the club. He also placed the League Cup and FA Cup in the same category, claiming Tottenham have to be competing for the two biggest trophies on offer.

Such calls for Spurs to do more could be seen as a jibe at the club’s unambitious ownership, so it will go down well with a lot of fans.

However, it shows that if Pochettino returns to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, he could repeat the mistake of fielding weakened teams in the competitions he views as less important.

Spurs cannot realistically challenge for the Premier League

It would take years for Pochettino to get Spurs even close to winning the English top flight. Currently, relegation to the Championship is not even off the cards in N17.

As well as this, Tottenham are unlikely to be playing in Europe at all next season, so winning the Champions League will not be an option.

Pochettino’s comments are understandable, and he would be expected to get the Lilywhites competing in the league again. However, this cannot come at the expense of never winning trophies.

Ange Postecoglou knew what it meant for Spurs fans to win the Europa League, and Pochettino must realise this too.

Realistically, this is a club that is years away from winning anything bigger than an FA Cup, but lift that trophy and no one is complaining. That should be what the Argentine aims for if he makes the switch back to Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in bringing a former Chelsea winger back to the Premier League during the summer transfer window.

Ahead of the January window, it was widely reported that Tottenham would prioritise signing a big-name winger, but in the end, the club failed to strengthen their attack.

This is despite Spurs’ major injury crisis and the fact that they sold Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace at the start of the window.

One would thus expect a wide player to be a priority in the summer, and it has now emerged that the Lilywhites have expressed an interest in a Serie A star.

Tottenham are one of three English clubs interested in Christian Pulisic

Calciomercato.it are now reporting that Milan are looking to restructure their squad in the summer and could sacrifice a former Chelsea man.

The Rossoneri would be willingto cash in on Christian Pulisic to fund a move for their top targets, and they are hoping that there would be a bidding war for the USA international if he has a strong World Cup.

It is revealed that Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Man United are all fans of Pulisic and are monitoring his situation.

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The report adds that the Serie A club are hoping to raise €55m (£47.8m) from the sale of the 27-year-old winger.

Tottenham have reportedly been in repeat contact with Mauricio Pochettino over a potential summer return. Pulisic is a player Poch knows well from his time in charge of the US men’s national team.

Spurs’ top winger target may be slipping away

During the January window, it was reported that Yan Diomande was among the names at the top of Tottenham’s wishlist, but the winger ended up staying put at RB Leipzig.

Over recent weeks, Spurs have learned that Diomande is wanted by several other elite clubs across Europe, making a summer deal difficult.

It has also been suggested that Tottenham may be priced out of a move for the Ivorian, who could cost more than £80m.

One Spurs player is expected to leave Tottenham at the end of the season after the North London club expressed their stance in January.

The Tottenham frontline has misfired this season, which is why many Spurs fans were frustrated that the club did not add more firepower to their attack in January.

While Dominic Solanke’s return has alleviated some of Tottenham’s problems, as will the eventual returns of Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison, one would expect the Lilywhites to make big changes to their forward line in the summer.

It has now emerged that Spurs have already decided that one forward’s future lies away from N17.

Randal Kolo Mauni will exit Tottenham in the summer

TEAMtalk have now stated that Spurs and Randal Kolo Mauni will ‘go their separate ways’ in the summer, with the club having ‘little intention’ of making the forward’s stay permanent.

In fact, it is revealed that the Frenchman himself has long believed that he has no long-term place at Hotspur Way, which is why he explored cutting short his loan spell at the club in January.

The report claims that Tottenham were open to letting Kolo Muani depart in the January window if they had signed a replacement, but no viable move materialised.

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It is asserted that regardless of what happens over the next few months at N17, the France international will return to his parent club PSG in the summer.

European giants already plotting Kolo Muani move

TEAMtalk say that Juventus ‘pushed hard’ to land the 27-year-old during the winter window, and the Allianz Stadium remains the striker’s ‘most likely destination’ in the summer.

The forward impressed during his loan spell in Turin during the second half of last season, and it is revealed that the Bianconeri have maintained contact with the player.

Even though we are a long way away from the summer window, the Serie A giants are already ‘positioning themselves to strike’ on Kolo Mauni when the transfer window reopens.