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Journalist Ben Jacobs has now broken some huge news regarding Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Roberto De Zerbi.

On Sunday, Fabrizio Romano revealed that Tottenham are continuing to work hard on bringing De Zerbi through the door after parting ways with Thomas Frank.

Romano revealed that the Italian is the Lilywhites’ dream managerial target, but some sources suggested that the former Brighton boss may not have the appetite to take charge of a relegation battle at Spurs.

Tottenham were expecting a final answer from De Zerbi today, and they now appear to have got an answer.

Roberto De Zerbi is close to reaching an agreement with Tottenham

Ben Jacobs has now revealed that the temperamental Italian is now edging close to becoming the next Tottenham head coach.

The journalist explained that De Zerbi had initially informed Spurs that he wanted to wait until the summer, but there has now been a breakthrough in talks.

The North London club have now offered him a five-year contract, which has made the 46-year-old more open to accepting the job.

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Jacobs wrote on X: “Roberto De Zerbi is now close to an agreement with Spurs following a breakthrough in talks. Five-year contract on offer. De Zerbi had told Spurs last week he wanted to wait until summer, but a lucrative long-term deal has made him open to taking the job now.”

De Zerbi’s appointment may not go down well with some Spurs fans

Multiple Tottenham fan groups have launched online campaigns to stop Spurs from appointing De Zerbi, given the Italian’s controversial past.

This stems from De Zerbi’s comments on Mason Greenwood, who moved to Marseille in 2024, two years after the forward was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault, before the charges were dropped due to the withdrawal of key witnesses.

The fan groups suggested De Zerbi’s comments about Greenwood ‘raise serious questions about his judgement and leadership’, and felt that his appointment would not send a good signal about Tottenham’s values as a club.

Tottenham are closing in on a key moment in their managerial search, with a decision expected imminently from Roberto De Zerbi following the latest round of talks.

In the last few hours following Igor Tudor’s departure from north London, Tottenham Hotspur’s focus has turned to securing the services of a new manager.

It is understood that Tottenham’s search is not expected to go on for too long, with a short timeline fixed by Spurs for them to wrap up their managerial appointment.

Roberto De Zerbi is currently the favourite for the vacant managerial role, and Tottenham have been working around the clock to secure the former Brighton man’s signature.

Tottenham await Roberto De Zerbi response after contract talks

It has been explained that Tottenham are now proposing a long-term contract with huge relegation clauses in their attempt to sign De Zerbi.

The Italian is said to be considering the offer, while Spurs are hopeful that their latest proposal will be accepted by the former Brighton manager.

The Telegraph has now revealed that De Zerbi is set to inform Tottenham later on Monday whether he is prepared to take over as their new head coach immediately, after positive talks on Sunday.

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Long before now, the 44-year-old has preferred a role later in the summer, but Spurs are now pushing to bring him in immediately, with talks still ongoing.

Spurs keep Sean Dyche option amid uncertainty

Should the Italian not agree to the new proposal, Tottenham can still turn to Sean Dyche as he remains on their radar.

However, any deal with the former Everton boss is expected to be an interim one, which will see him take charge until the end of the season.

Spurs’ potential proposal, though, does not align with what Dyche is demanding if he is to come into the dugout in north London.

Time is of the essence for Tottenham, who are at risk of relegation to the Championship, making it crucial to get their next manager through the door quickly.

Tottenham Hotspur could turn to a man who has not managed for 20 years to save them from relegation to the Championship.

Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange are set to make what is arguably the most consequential decision in Tottenham’s recent history, with the pair set to decide on who they will turn to after sacking Igor Tudor.

Relegation will have devastating financial consequences on Spurs, who have seven matches to avert the ultimate disaster.

The likes of Sean Dyche and Robert De Zerbi continue to be heavily linked with the Tottenham job, but it has been suggested that the Lilywhites could instead turn to a fan favourite.

Tottenham considering bringing Glenn Hoddle back to the club

The Daily Mail have now revealed that Glenn Hoddle may be in line for a sensational return to the Tottenham dugout.

The former midfielder is recognised as one of Spurs’ greatest players of all time, and managed the club from 2001 to 2003.

Hoddle has not managed for two decades since leaving Wolves in 2006, but he has emerged as one of the candidates for Tottenham, who have spent the last week exploring their options.

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The report explains that Venkatesham and Lange would be wary of choosing someone in a similar mould to Tudor, who would be unfamiliar with the club or the Premier League.

However, De Zerbi still seems to be Tottenham’s favourite after the North London club offered him a five-year contract today.

Hoddle has already said what he thinks about a Spurs return

While the former Tottenham and England boss’s lack of recent managerial experience may be a concerning factor, the Lilywhites may be looking at him as a candidate who could unite the fan base.

He is certainly willing to step up, with Hoddle making it clear last week that he would love to be in charge of Spurs again, given his love for the club.

Adi Hutter has responded to rumours in the media that he could replace Igor Tudor at the helm at Tottenham Hotspur.

We await to see who Spurs turn to in a desperate bid to save their season after parting ways with Tudor on Sunday.

Reports suggest that Tottenham want to have a new head coach in place within the next couple of days, allowing the newcomer to work with the squad for 10 days ahead of the clash at the Stadium of Light.

An experienced Austrian manager, who has been mooted as a possible replacement for Tudor, has now made his plans clear.

Adi Hutter confirms he will not replace Igor Tudor at Tottenham

Over the last couple of days, some outlets have suggested that Spurs have been in talks with Adi Hutter, who has been out of work since parting ways with Monaco last October.

The 56-year-old, who guided the Ligue 1 club to two back-to-back Champions League qualifications the previous two seasons, has now ruled himself out of the running, confirming that he will not be taking any job until the summer.

Hutter said (via Sky Sports Austria): “In recent days and weeks, I have been increasingly linked with various clubs. However, as I already stated immediately after my time at Monaco, I would prefer not to work as a head coach again until the start of the new season at the earliest. My position on this matter has not changed since then.”

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Who are the leading contenders to replace Tudor at Spurs?

Reports suggest that Tottenham are trying their best to get Roberto De Zerbi, who they have identified as their dream candidate.

Sean Dyche has also emerged as an option for Spurs, given the Englishman’s vast experience in managing teams through relegation fights.

Despite an initial rejection, Tottenham Hotspur have continued to push for a deal for Roberto De Zerbi, with a lucrative offer now on the table, and reports have revealed how the north London club feel about their latest proposal.

Since the departure of Igor Tudor only a few hours ago, first-team training at Hotspur Way has been left in the hands of Bruno Saltor.

But Tottenham Hotspur do not expect that to be the case for too long, as they have set a short timeline to get the appointment of a new manager through the door.

Several managers have been linked to the Tottenham job, but Roberto De Zerbi remains the number one choice for the Lilywhites, who have been persistent in their efforts to land the former Brighton manager.

Tottenham more hopeful after Roberto De Zerbi talks

It has been a series of back and forth between the pair. Initial reports claimed that Roberto De Zerbi was not too keen on taking the Tottenham job at this stage of the season.

However, Spurs have looked to persuade in recent hours, offering him a long-term contract that includes substantial relegation clauses.

De Zerbi is said to be considering the latest offer, having rejected the north London club’s initial proposal.

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Alex Crook has now revealed that, following the latest round of ongoing talks, Tottenham are more hopeful that De Zerbi will accept their offer.

Spurs need quick appointment ahead of Sunderland fixture

Tottenham desperately need to get this deal over the line, with club football returning soon in a little under two weeks.

De Zerbi will, of course, need some time to work with this group of players if he is to instil his principles before the next game against Sunderland.

Tottenham Hotspur are refusing to back down in their attempt to land Roberto De Zerbi following Igor Tudor’s departure, and they might now be nearing a breakthrough.

It has long been revealed that Tottenham Hotspur had been putting in the legwork for a new manager since their Champions League elimination in the last 16 against Atletico Madrid.

While Igor Tudor bought himself some time with a victory in the second leg against the La Liga giants, his abysmal 3-0 loss against relegation rivals Nottingham Forest pretty much sealed his fate.

Tottenham are now in search of a new manager, with former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi emerging as their preferred option.

Tottenham Roberto De Zerbi talks continue despite rejection

Discussions between the north London club and De Zerbi have been ongoing, but a deal has yet to be reached, with reports claiming that the former Marseille boss instead preferred to talk in the summer window.

Spurs, however, have refused to back down and even offered De Zerbi a deal that included a substantial relegation clause, one that was rejected.

Fresh reports from journalist Gianluca Di Marzio now explain that Tottenham are still keen on securing the services of Roberto De Zerbi.

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It is understood that discussions between the pair have continued, and De Zerbi is now open to considering Spurs’ long-term contract proposal of five years. Discussions are now expected to follow as both parties look for an agreement.

Spurs prepare long-term offer for Roberto De Zerbi

The journalist also revealed that Spurs are looking to hand the former Premier League boss a five-year contract.

With a long-term proposal in mind, talks about squad building for the upcoming seasons are also being discussed.

Tottenham are said to be offering guarantees regarding the possibility of building a strong and competitive team for the coming seasons.

Fabrizio Romano also shared his latest on Tottenham and De Zerbi, stating that talks between the former Brighton manager and Tottenham continue as Spurs look to get the green light from the Italian.

Tottenham Hotspur continue their search for a new manager following Igor Tudor’s departure, and now Sean Dyche’s demands have been revealed.

Igor Tudor’s departure from Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening did not come as a surprise, given how his time at Spurs went.

A winless run in the Premier League, alongside a painful defeat at the hands of Tottenham’s relegation rivals – Nottingham Forest – pretty much sealed the Croat’s fate.

Spurs must now appoint another manager, the third this season, as they find themselves in desperate need of avoiding relegation.

Tottenham linked with Sean Dyche as demands emerge

Hiring a relegation specialist with Premier League experience seems like the logical next step for Tottenham, who are in a crisis.

As a result, Sean Dyche has been linked with the Spurs job in recent weeks, with those links only increasing after Dyche was spotted in a pub in London and opened up on whether he had meetings with the Tottenham hierarchy.

BBC Sport have now revealed what Dyche’s demands are if he is to step into the Spurs dugout. It is understood that the former Burnley man would prefer a minimum 18-month contract to replace departed Igor Tudor.

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Spurs face stumbling block in Roberto De Zerbi pursuit

Spurs will struggle to meet those demands, given that Dyche is not even their preferred target. The Lilywhites would rather he comes in as an interim manager to help keep them in the Premier League.

At the moment, Tottenham’s main target is clearly Roberto De Zerbi, but the Italian is not keen on taking the job at this stage of the season.

It is claimed that Spurs are working hard to convince De Zerbi with a huge relegation clause, but those attempts have been rejected.

Tottenham Hotspur appear to have made a decisive call on Yves Bissouma’s future ahead of the summer window.

A major refresh is needed at Tottenham Hotspur, with some deadwood needing to be moved on in the coming transfer window.

A few players have really struggled to make an impact in north London this season, and one name that readily comes to mind is Yves Bissouma.

The Malian has featured just eight times this season, with five starts, largely due to a lack of availability through injuries or disciplinary problems.

Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma exit latest as free transfer is decision made

TeamTalk are now reporting that Tottenham are set to bring its four-year association with Bissouma to an end.

It is understood that the 29-year-old will be allowed to leave as a free agent when his current contract expires in the summer.

Spurs do have an option to renew for a further year, but it is claimed the Lilywhites will opt against doing so.

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It is further explained that not even the appointment of a new manager will prevent the Malian’s fate, with a decision about his future expected to be taken out of their hands.

Bissouma attracts interest from five clubs in Europe amid Spurs exit

While Bissouma is expected to depart for free this summer, interest in him is at an all-time high across Europe.

It is claimed that four clubs remain interested in securing the signature of the Mali international. Interest in France is there from Marseille and Nice, who have monitored the situation closely.

In Turkey, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are in the picture, with the latter having come close to signing him in the summer of 2025 before withdrawing over fitness worries.

There is also interest from outside Europe, with clubs in Saudi Arabia and the MLS – Charlotte FC among those mentioned.

Amid interest in Cristian Romero from a host of clubs across Europe, Napoli have now entered the race for the Tottenham star, proposing a swap deal.

Should Tottenham Hotspur manage to beat the drop this season, as we have predicted, then attention must turn to building up their squad.

Keeping the best players will be top of their agenda, but such players might also be considering their future in north London, given Spurs’ near-bottom-three finishes in the last two seasons.

Cristian Romero is one of Tottenham’s best players and is already attracting interest from top clubs, leaving his Spurs future very uncertain.

Napoli considers a Cristian Romero swap deal with Sam Beukema

A fresh report from NapoliMagazine now states that Napoli are currently considering a swap deal with Tottenham this summer.

It is understood that the Italian outfit is interested in signing Cristian Romero in the coming months and is looking to include centre-back Sam Beukema in a potential swap deal.

Spurs are said to be interested in the centre-back, who could very much end up in London in the next transfer window.

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Spurs transfer stance and Romero valuation explained

Given that Beukema is only valued at €25million (£21.5million), the possibility of including cash in the swap deal remains on the table, with Romero valued at a much higher price.

The Tottenham captain was rumoured to have a £52million release clause, giving us an idea of what he could pretty much cost in this transfer market.

Napoli will surely have to get in line, given the clubs reported to be interested in signing Romero in the coming months.

Manchester United are reported to be keen on Romero, while Atletico Madrid’s interest in the Spurs captain remains.

Chelsea have now become the latest club to enter the race for Tottenham Hotspur youngster Luka Vuskovic ahead of the summer transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are two sides that have not been shy to invest in youngsters in recent seasons.

The Blues do have one of the youngest squads in England and are not shy to splash cash on exciting talents, as seen with the signings of Estevao, Joao Pedro and others.

Meanwhile, Tottenham have young, exciting stars like Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, who are quickly gaining first-team experience.

Chelsea enter the race for Tottenham’s Luka Vuskovic this summer

Chelsea were reported to have approached Spurs for Bergvall in the winter, but the Lilywhites turned them down.

Now, CaughtOffside are reporting that the Blues have set their sights on yet another Spurs youngster in Luka Vuskovic.

According to the report, Liam Rosenior’s side is said to be interested in signing Vuskovic this summer – the teenager who is not short of admirers across Europe.

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The Blues will have to battle the likes of Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund for the Croatian international this transfer window.

Spurs face fight to keep Vuskovic amid growing transfer interest

It is no surprise to see Vuskovic attracting such interest in recent times, especially given how well he has performed this season.

The Croat has impressed with Hamburg in the Bundesliga, putting in a series of standout displays while also collecting personal accolades of his own.