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Thomas Frank is fighting for his job at Tottenham Hotspur, but the club will be making sure a plan is in place if a decision has to be made regarding the Dane’s future.

Here are five managers who could be brought in to replace Frank if Tottenham Hotspur keep failing to register positive results.

Oliver Glasner has proven himself to be a winner at Crystal Palace

Although Crystal Palace do not usually do anything notable in the Premier League, they won the FA Cup last season, which is a huge achievement for a club of their size.

Oliver Glasner masterminded this triumph, and it is important to remember that this was not his first big success as a manager.

The Austrian helped Wolfsburg qualify for the Champions League in one of his previous roles, and he won the Europa League with Frankfurt in 2022. This list of achievements would definitely be enough to put him in contention for the Spurs job.

Mauricio Pochettino would be a sensible option for Tottenham

One of the most frustrating things about Thomas Frank is that he does not seem to understand just how big a club Spurs happen to be. This means he is playing down where the team currently stands, when in reality, it is a grave concern.

This would not be a problem under Mauricio Pochettino because he understands what it means to be at Tottenham. It is the USA manager who got Spurs consistently qualifying for the Champions League year-on-year, and he helped the club to their highest-ever Premier League finish.

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The one issue with Pochettino was always that he devalued domestic cup competitions, so appointing him might not mean that Tottenham will win silverware.

Enzo Maresca is out of a job, Tottenham love a freebie

Spurs have a habit of hiring former Chelsea managers, and appointing Enzo Maresca would actually make sense after his recent departure from the Blues.

Maresca was successful at Leicester City, and he won both the UEFA Conference League and the Club World Cup last year.

The Italian did not leave Chelsea in a particularly bad position in the Premier League table, and he should definitely be in Tottenham’s considerations.

Robbie Keane is progressing well as a manager

There were murmurings that Celtic could be looking at Robbie Keane before they reappointed Martin O’Neill, and he has recently been linked with Leicester City.

However, there have also been talks about him being a possibility for Tottenham, with the Irishman having spent the prime years of his playing career in North London.

Keane did well at Maccabi Tel Aviv and has recorded some strong results in Europe at Ferencvaros. He does not have experience managing in one of the top leagues on the continent, but then again, neither did Ange Postecoglou.

Xavi has previously been linked with Spurs

For whatever reason, Xavi Hernández always seems to come up when there are conversations about who will be the next Tottenham manager.

The former Barcelona star did not do well for much of the time spent managing his former club. In fact, he oversaw two separate Champions League group stage exits.

However, the Spaniard did win La Liga in the 2022/23 season. Also, his attitude towards player disciplinary action could go down well at Spurs, with the boss ensuring his old squad behaved themselves both on and off the pitch.

Tottenham Hotspur suffered a defeat in their most recent Premier League outing, but this has not stopped two of their players from being announced in the WhoScored team of the week.

Tottenham Hotspur are a club in crisis, and this was worsened by a 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth last Wednesday in the Premier League.

Spurs took the lead early into the game, and despite falling behind, they drew level with just over 10 minutes left to play.

However, Antoine Semenyo left Bournemouth with a parting gift, scoring in stoppage time to provide his club of three years with one final victory before his departure to Manchester City.

Two Tottenham players have been named in the WhoScored Team of the Week

Despite Spurs failing to take anything from their fixture against Bournemouth, Cristian Romero has been named in the WhoScored team of the week.

The Tottenham captain may have been partly to blame for the hosts’ opening goal, but he won a mind-blowing 21 duels during the game and even got forward to assist the attack at times. In total, only three players were given a higher rating than Romero, who scored a 9.05 for his performance.

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Mathys Tel also made the team of the week, and this was surely helped by his fifth-minute goal. The Frenchman looks more comfortable on the left wing, and he has achieved a rating of 8.41 after a positive individual display.

Spurs need their whole team to perform

Unfortunately, Romero and Tel’s performances were not enough to see Tottenham take any points on Wednesday night, and this is because some of their teammates were poor.

It is essential that the whole Spurs team are on song; otherwise they are not going to get results, and this includes the man calling the shots – Thomas Frank.

Aston Villa are extremely keen on beating Tottenham Hotspur to a £59m forward who has found game time hard to come by this season.

Spurs have reportedly identified seven wingers and forwards as interchangeable targets for January, with the Lilywhites prepared to be flexible in their approach.

One of those is a Manchester City man, who arrived in a £59m from the Bundesliga 12 months ago, but has only started two Premier League matches this season.

Tottenham are expected to test the waters for Omar Marmoush, but it emerged a couple of days ago that the Spurs target’s situation is also being watched closely by Villa.

Unai Emery keen on beating Tottenham to Omar Marmoush

CaughtOffside have now claimed that Villa’s interest in Marmoush is serious, with Emery being a big fan of the 26-year-old.

Emery wants the Midlands club to ‘act decisively ‘ in January for the former Eintracht Frankfurt man rather than waiting until the summer.

He views Marmoush as someone who could make an immediate impact at Villa Park during the second half of the season.

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The versatile forward is currently away at the African Cup of Nations, with Egypt set to take on the Ivory Coast in the quarterfinal this Saturday.

Janaury deal for Marmoush would be difficult for Spurs and Villa

CaughtOffside say that Pep Guardiola is extremely reluctant to sanction the sale of the 26-year-old this month.

The Man City boss views Marmoush as an ‘important component’ of City’s attacking rotation, and he values the forward’s ability to cover multiple positions across the frontline.

It is explained that Villa are hoping that the City star pushes for a move this month in favour of a more prominent role elsewhere.

Radu Dragusin has been linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur and he has decided whether or not he wishes to leave North London.

The Premier League has not been kind to Radu Dragusin, a player who has struggled to cut in on the biggest stage in English football.

However, the defender has experienced some positives over the past month, as he made his return from injury and appeared for Tottenham Hotspur after nearly a year on the sidelines.

Despite this, Roma have attempted to sign Dragusin from Spurs, and the Romanian looks increasingly likely to depart the club as early as this month.

Radu Dragusin wants to leave Tottenham amid Roma talks

Dragusin is aware of the interest from Roma, and according to Filippo Biafora, he has decided he wants to leave Spurs in order to pursue a move to the Serie A outfit.

The two clubs will make contact in the coming hours with ‘hot’ negotiations underway to complete a deal which will see Dragusin depart Tottenham after just two years.

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Roma are expected to sign the 23-year-old on a loan deal, but they will be obligated to make the move permanent, meaning talks will involve discussing a transfer fee.

Dragusin has no future at Spurs alongside Danso and Vuskovic

Unfortunately for Dragusin, he was not ready to take his opportunity when it came just over a year ago. The central defender was not well-suited to Ange Postecoglou’s style of play, and he looked out of his depth.

Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are the two main men at the heart of Tottenham’s defence, and this is not going to change before the summer.

With Kevin Danso performing well when called upon and Luka Vuskovic impressing on loan in Germany, Dragusin’s decision should prove to be beneficial for both parties.

Tottenham Hotspur have dropped a special edition shirt to commemorate the team’s famous 1901 FA Cup win and it should go down well with the supporters.

Recent years have seen Tottenham Hotspur struggle to make any reasonable progress in the FA Cup. In fact, Spurs were taken to extra-time last season by Tamworth, who play their football in the National League.

However, Tottenham have a rich history in the competition and have lifted the famous trophy eight times across their history.

The first of these victories came in the 1900/01 season, as Spurs won the FA Cup a year after being crowned as champions of the Southern League.

Tottenham release commemorative FA Cup shirt

Spurs were the first team to win the FA Cup as a non-league side and this is a record which remains standing to this very day.

Therefore, the club are celebrating this unmatched achievement by teaming up with Nike to launch a shirt which pays tribute to the 1901 success, according to Hypebeast.

The AIA logo has been switched from red to white which will delight Tottenham fans. This is to keep everything in line with the lilywhite colour scheme, as the kit replicates the one worn all those years ago.

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“To mark 125 years since our groundbreaking FA Cup success in 1901, we want to bring what remains a historic achievement to the forefront of popular culture with what is a truly beautiful shirt, delivered in collaboration with Nike,” shared Merchandise and Licensing Director Duncan Pass in an official statement.

“Seeing the team step onto the pitch wearing a shirt inspired by the heroes of yesteryear is sure to capture the imagination of fans young and old.”

The special edition Spurs jersey is on sale tomorrow

Tottenham’s limited edition shirt will receive its debut for the team’s FA Cup tie against Aston Villa on Saturday.

However, only a select number of supporters will be able to get their hands on one of the shirts, because a limited run of 1901 pieces will go on sale at 9am GMT on the day of the match at the official online club shop.

Tottenham Hotspur have continued to trim their squad this winter, with another academy player set to head out on loan as the reshuffle gathers pace.

While Tottenham Hotspur are yet to see a flurry of incomings this winter window, there has been no shortage of outgoings so far.

Brennan Johnson remains the highest-profile departure from Spurs this winter, with Tottenham having agreed a £33.5million fee with Crystal Palace.

Kota Takai has also secured a loan move to German side Borussia Monchengladbach, while youngsters George Abbott returned to Wycombe and Jamie Donley joined Oxford United on loan.

However, it does not stop there, as yet another youngster has now secured a move away from north London.

Tottenham confirm Oliver Irow loan to Mansfield Town

Tottenham Hotspur have now confirmed that Oliver Irow has joined League One side Mansfield Town on loan for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. He becomes Tottenham’s fifth loan exit of the January transfer window after Solomon, Takai, Yang Min-hyeok, and Jamie Donley.

The 19-year-old forward is a product of the Tottenham academy and has scored five goals in 12 appearances for Spurs’ Under-21s so far this term.

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He has played alongside highly rated Luca Williams-Barnett, who earned a senior debut earlier this season in the Carabao Cup against Doncaster Rovers.

Irow is also an exciting talent in his own right, having scored twice in the UEFA Youth League, including a notable away goal against AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain.

Tottenham edge closer to first winter signing

Spurs will be hoping that the young forward continues to develop during his spell at Mansfield, as he has the potential to be a top striker in the future.

However, while another outgoing has been confirmed, Tottenham are still working towards completing their first signing of the winter window.

It is believed that Spurs have now agreed personal terms with Brazilian left-back Souza, who they have been keen on landing this January.

But, before a deal can be completed, they must agree on a fee with the 19-year-old’s club, Santos.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to kick off their FA Cup campaign against Aston Villa and will be hoping for a very different outcome in this competition compared to their recent league form. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Aston Villa.

Attention now swiftly turns to the FA Cup for Tottenham Hotspur, who will be hoping for a much different fortune in this tournament compared to their league form.

Spurs have managed just one win in their last five league outings, with their most recent match ending in a disappointing 3-2 defeat at the Vitality Stadium.

A reaction from his players is what Thomas Frank will be desperately hoping for as he looks to make a deep run in a cup competition following Spurs’ early Carabao Cup exit.

When and where Tottenham vs Aston Villa takes place

Tottenham will host Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, 10 January 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:45 (UK time).

How to watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa in the FA Cup

Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch the match between Tottenham and Aston Villa live on BBC One, TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2, BBC iPlayer, TNT Sports 9, BBC Sport website and discovery+.

Spurs and Aston Villa team news

Coming into this cup tie, Spurs are set to be without Mohammed Kudus, who could be sidelined until March, while Dejan Kulusevski has suffered another setback that is likely to extend his spell on the sidelines.

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Lucas Bergvall is set to be assessed, while Rodrigo Bentancur’s injury does not look encouraging. Meanwhile, James Maddison, Dominic Solanke, Pape Matar Sarr, and Yves Bissouma also remain unavailable.

Aston Villa have their own concerns, with Tyrone Mings a doubt due to a hamstring issue, Amadou Onana also dealing with a hamstring problem, and Ross Barkley sidelined with a knee injury.

Spurs Web prediction for Tottenham vs Aston Villa

This is where sides with bigger squads often tend to shine, as they can keep things fresh through rotation.

However, Spurs are set to struggle to do just that, given they have eight players unavailable for this tie.

With games coming thick and fast every three days in recent weeks, it is only natural that Frank’s players, if not rested, will struggle to deal with Aston Villa, and that will make it easier for Emery’s side to go away with a victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, having been the ones to have knocked Spurs out from the FA Cup last season.

A Ligue 1 star has been offered to Tottenham Hotspur by intermediaries, but other Premier League clubs are also in the race.

It has been reported that Spurs are looking to strengthen at full-back this window in light of Destiny Udogie’s injury issues.

Spurs have had an offer rejected for Santos starlet Souza, with Tottenham’s £8m offer not being enough to clinch the deal. However, Tottenham have since agreed personal terms with Souza and have submitted an improved £13m bid.

It has now emerged that Spurs have been offered the chance to sign another Brazilian full-back, who they have had their eye on for a while.

Tottenham offered a chance to sign Monaco star Vanderson

According to a report in TEAMtalk, the North London club have been contacted by intermediaries regarding AS Monaco’s Vanderson.

The 24-year-old is known for his attacking flair and engine, having scored eight goals and given 16 assists in 137 appearances for the Ligue 1 side.

Vanderson’s impressive displays in France have seen him break into the Brazilian national team, for whom he has won seven caps.

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It is revealed that the full-back is now ready to leave Monaco in January, with agents now working on finding him a new club.

Other Premier League clubs are also in the race for Vanderson

TEAMtalk say that Crystal Palace are also keen to strengthen at full-back and are considering a move for Vanderson.

Meanwhile, Everton and Brighton have also been notified about the availability of the Monaco man, who is eyeing a switch to England.

The outlet adds that it would take an offer of £20m to prise Vanderson away from the Ligue 1 side this month.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move for a player who has emerged as one of the best wingers in La Liga over recent years.

Spurs have reportedly prepared a long list of wingers as targets for this month, with the Lilywhites ready to be flexible regarding their top targets.

That perhaps comes down to the North London club’s desperation to add a top-class winger to their squad, which has become even more pressing after the sale of Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace.

According to a new update, a Spaniard, who has been linked with a move to N17 in the past, is also on the club’s January list.

Tottenham consider a move for Atletico Bilbao star Nico Williams

TEAMtalk have now claimed that Atletico Bilbao superstar Nico Williams is also among the potential targets identified by Thomas Frank’s side.

The 23-year-old has emerged as one of the most consistent wingers in La Liga over the past few years and has become an important part of Spain’s international set-up.

Williams, who has scored three goals and picked up three assists this term in 15 league outings, is tied down to an extremely long-term contract, with his current deal running until 2035.

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Spurs will have to change their policy to land Williams

GiveMeSport have relayed this information from TEAMtalk, and they suggest that one factor could make a deal for the Bilbao star challenging to complete for the Lilywhites.

It is revealed that the winger is currently on a £350,000 per week at San Mames, which is considerably higher than what any player at Tottenham Hotspur earns.

Tottenham Hotspur are turning their attention to a Ligue 1 centre-back as the future of Radu Dragusin continues to be the subject of speculation.

It has been widely reported that Dragusin is keen to get some football under his belt after 11 months out of action with an ACL injury.

The Romanian, who made his comeback against Crystal Palace a week and a half ago, is understandably concerned that he might not get game time at Spurs, given that Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso are ahead of him in the pecking order.

Dragusin is wanted by a number of Serie A clubs this month, and the Lilywhites have now reportedly identified a replacement.

Tottenham ready to battle West Ham for English defender

Journalist Ben Jacobs has now revealed that Spurs have identified Toulouse centre-back Charlie Cresswell as a target.

The 23-year-old left Leeds United to join the Ligue 1 side in the summer of 2024 for £3.8m and has since proved to be a huge hit in France.

Jacobs revealed that Spurs are ready to battle West Ham for Cresswell and that the player’s arrival at N17 would allow the club to part ways with Dragusin.

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The journalist said on Last Word on Spurs: “I’m told Charlie Cresswell, the ex-Leeds player who’s also on West Ham United’s radar, is a name that Tottenham are looking at and might be available in January. So if Spurs can find a young and versatile defender, then perhaps that paves the way for Dragusin to leave.”

Dragusin is also attracting interest from Premier League clubs

It is not just multiple Serie A clubs who are vying to sign the Tottenham defender, but also clubs from England.

It has been claimed that Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace have enquired about Dragusin’s availability to Spurs.

Given the amount of interest in the centre-back’s services, the Lilywhites would hope to get a bidding war going and potentially recoup the £26.7m they paid for him two years ago.