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Tottenham Hotspur are now in danger of losing a young star, with Barcelona already in talks with his agent about a move away from North London this summer.

O'Hara rips into "terrible" Tottenham

Despite Tottenham's position prior to this week's action, the thought of relegation still seemed a tad light-hearted. They were still too big to go down, right? After defeat against Crystal Palace in a game which saw some supporters call it quits, however, this is no laughing matter in North London.

If results fail to go their way next weekend and Tottenham lose at Anfield, they will be in the relegation zone with eight games left to play. In the space of six years, the Lilywhites have gone from a Champions League final to a potential place in the Championship. It has been a catastrophic downfall.

TalkSPORT's Jamie O'Hara didn't hold back at full-time, either - saying: "This team is terrible. The players are terrible. They’re Championship players. They’re Championship players.

"Pape Sarr is a Championship player. Conor Gallagher. How he played for Atletico Madrid, I’ll never know. He’s been awful. He’s been absolutely awful.

"Souza, who is this kid? He looks like he’s got two left feet. Honestly, it’s embarrassing. Seriously, the team is absolutely awful."

Rumours are already arriving about Igor Tudor's future. The interim boss is yet to inspire a turnaround, despite his own personal belief that he saw enough to spark a survival charge against Crystal Palace.

If Spurs relieve the Croatian of his duties so early into his tenure, then it is former striker Robbie Keane who is leading the race to replace him.

Meanwhile, with relegation a realistic possibility, Tottenham could be set to lose one of their best young stars this summer.

Barcelona open talks to sign Vuskovic

As reported by Sky Germany, Barcelona have now opened talks with Luka Vuskovic and his camp about a summer move to the Nou Camp. The defender is yet to play a single minute for Tottenham, having spent the majority of his time on loan.

It's on loan at Hamburg that he has done enough to attract the interest of Barcelona, though. The Catalan giants are looking to add a defensive reinforcement and have turned the way of a player who could have a lucky escape from potential Championship football.

Dubbed an "absolute monster in the making" by talent scout Jacek Kulig, Vuskovic has dominated in the Bundesliga this season. It would be a major disappointment if Spurs let such a talented player go before he even featured in North London.

Unlike the Lilywhites, however, the future is bright for the 19-year-old defender.

Tottenham appear resigned to sticking with under-fire interim boss Igor Tudor, but who knows how long that will last if Spurs continue like this, with The Telegraph reporting another managerial change is possible before the end of 2025/2026.

Tottenham make Igor Tudor decision as Spurs pressure mounts

Indeed, the consensus is that Tudor is staying, for now.

That much was reported today, with the club apparently making clear the Croatian will take his pre-match press conference ahead of Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg at Atlético Madrid.

No second sacking in a month. Not yet, anyway.

But given Tudor has lost all three of his Premier League matches in charge, conceding nine goals in the process, and given that Thursday's 3-1 home collapse against Crystal Palace has left Spurs still just one point above the bottom three, the word "yet" carries real weight.

Reports emerged on Thursday that the hierarchy at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium are already questioning whether Tudor can be the answer.

Meanwhile, The Telegraph have reported today that the club are genuinely considering their options for a second managerial change after Thomas Frank, with March 22's home clash against fellow relegation candidates Nottingham Forest viewed internally as a potential natural break point if results don't improve.

Spurs chiefs have apparently looked at appointing their second manager in a month, even if they're giving Tudor a bit more time as things stand.

A week ago, the Atlético Madrid Champions League tie felt exciting. Now it feels like an inconvenience Spurs can barely afford to think about.

Meanwhile, the summer managerial picture grows more crowded by the day.

Mauricio Pochettino remains the sentimental favourite and the leading candidate, with reports indicating he is open to a return even if the unthinkable happens and Spurs drop into the Championship, though the financial implications of that would be enormous.

Roberto De Zerbi, a free agent since leaving Marseille, is the other name at the top of the list, admired by senior figures at the club for his attacking, ball-dominant football.

Robbie Keane, currently winning titles with Ferencvaros in Hungary, has also been firmly in the conversation, with GiveMeSport reporting he is very much a name "to watch."

However, as further reported by The Telegraph again, an update has in fact come to light on De Zerbi.

Tottenham hold talks over appointing Roberto De Zerbi amid Igor Tudor doubt

As per their information, Tottenham have already held talks over appointing De Zerbi as their next permanent manager — a sign that planning for the summer has begun even as the club fights for its Premier League life.

The Italian left Marseille by mutual consent in February and has been out of work since, making him an immediately available option.

His attacking philosophy — high energy, possession-based, front-foot football — is everything Spurs have failed to produce under Tudor, and everything that excites the club's hierarchy on paper.

The problem, of course, is Man United.

De Zerbi, who Pep Guardiola called 'one of the most influential managers of the last 20 years', is understood to be keen on the Old Trafford job, and United have him firmly in their sights too. Spurs are not the only ones at the table.

There is also the small matter of what division Tottenham will be playing in next season.

De Zerbi spent two years building something at Brighton before stepping up to Marseille. A move to a Championship club, however romantic the notion of saving Spurs might be, feels unlikely to appeal.

If Tudor keeps them up, De Zerbi becomes a serious conversation. If he doesn't, that conversation is probably over before it starts.

Tottenham Hotspur have less than three months to save their season and their position in the Premier League, something which has never truly been threatened since the competition's inception.

Even last year, when Spurs languished to a 17th-place finish under Ange Postecoglou, the gulf between them and the bottom three was too great to really worry the supporters, whose focus was pinned on the Europa League.

To have plummeted into a bona fide relegation dogfight after sacking Ange and replacing him with Thomas Frank, fired last month, beggars belief, and the 16th-place strugglers know they need to turn things around quickly.

Crystal Palace come to N17 on Thursday evening, and interim boss Igor Tudor simply has to snap the ten-game winless run in the Premier League. To achieve that, he might want to axe Xavi Simons.

Why Tudor should drop Xavi Simons

Tudor's first game in charge was a sobering defeat to top-of-the-table Arsenal, but the subsequent loss at Fulham was inexcusable, so limp and unorganised were the travelling Lilywhites.

Simons was right at the core of the sorry defeat. Hooked on the hour mark, unable to offer anything meaningful by way of attack and guilty of failing to close Alex Iwobi down for the Fulham midfielder's crisp strike, it wasn't a good day at the office for the Netherlands international.

Tottenham were jubilant when they signed Simons, 22, from RB Leipzig for a £52m fee last summer, securing one of Europe's most coveted young playmakers, wanted by Chelsea and a host more.

But he's largely disappointed in the Premier League, shot-shy and apt to crumble in tough situations, of which there have been many down N17 this year.

Simons' natural quality and sparkle on the ball have been sucked into a vacuum by Tottenham's steep decline. It wouldn't be fair to suggest he's a helpless victim, though, with too many performances passing the Dutchman by.

He's been ineffective in this sinking ship, but someone else showed on Sunday afternoon that they deserve some more minutes in his stead.

Tudor could drop Simons for Spurs' own Henry

Tactically and structurally, much has gone wrong at Tottenham this season. Time is also running out, and with Simons unable to provide Tudor's side with a solution, perhaps the boss should drop him for Mathys Tel, who impressed during his cameo at Craven Cottage.

Tel, 20, has endured a tough time at Tottenham, making his loan move permanent for around £30m last summer only for Frank to replace Ange and opt against giving him a big part to play.

Indeed, Tel has twice been exluded from the Londoners' European squad this season, and while he's imperfect, he's a natural-born goalscorer with dynamic and athletic movement which gives his side something different - and they certainly need something different over the next few months.

Praised for his "Thierry Henry-like" finishing in the area by one-time Spurs star Jermain Defoe, Tel's incisiveness could be exactly that Tudor and the club need over the next few months.

Whether the Croatian coach - who has left a lot to be desired so far - can harness that potential remains to be seen, but taking Simons out of the firing line and unleashing a more impactful attacker in Tel to flank Dominic Solanke might be the perfect way to counter the spreading rot that threatens to consume this huge football club.

This would create a new talking point regarding the decision to withdraw a playmaker from a side desperately struggling for creativity, but a stable and well-balanced system could provide a creative system that's greater than the sum of its parts.

In that, Tel's direct attacking style could be perfect for Tudor's side, though this all emphasises exactly how deep this crisis has become.

Tottenham are reportedly considering what would be a brutal Igor Tudor call ahead of their showdown with Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Thursday.

Spurs battling relegation after disastrous Premier League season

Tudor arrived at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in February as the club's second manager of a catastrophic campaign, handed the interim reins after Thomas Frank was shown the door following just eight months in the job.

The Croatian was brought in to provide an immediate shot in the arm and arrest a slide that had seen Spurs go 10 Premier League games without a win in 2026. It has not gone to plan so far.

Tudor arrived at N17 with a fearsome reputation as a firefighter who has rescued previous campaigns of multiple Serie A clubs, including Lazio and Juventus.

However, under the tactician, things have got worse rather than better.

A 4-1 thumping at Arsenal was as embarrassing as it sounds, and a 2-1 defeat to Fulham did nothing to suggest the new man had any kind of answers.

The performances have been listless, the defending alarming, and the goals have dried up at exactly the wrong end of the season.

Spurs currently sit just four points above the relegation zone with games running out. A club that won the Europa League less than a year ago under Ange Postecoglou are now in a genuine fight for their top-flight survival.

The contrast is staggering.

The problems run deeper, with Fabio Paratici, who returned from a lengthy FIFA ban in October only to leave for Fiorentina in February, barely having time to make an impact before walking out the door.

Reports suggest Tottenham are eyeing up Dougie Freedman and Chelsea's Paul Winstanley as replacements for Paratici, and the new co-sporting director will have a big say on their next permanent manager.

Against all of this backdrop and real turmoil in north London, Thursday's home clash with Crystal Palace has taken on enormous significance — and not just in terms of the table.

Tottenham considering brutal Igor Tudor decision ahead of Crystal Palace

According to a report from Match Day Central on X, formerly Twitter, Tudor's position may depend entirely on what happens against Palace.

The club's board are apparently alarmed by the performances since his appointment and that patience is wearing thin at a rapid rate.

Tudor was installed with the clear expectation that he would turn results around quickly. That has not happened.

A win on Thursday, the report suggests, could buy him more time. Anything short of three points, and the club may decide that another change is necessary — even with the chaos that would inevitably bring.

It would be an extraordinary situation even by Spurs' recent standards. Sacking a third manager in 12 months with just 10 games to go, while simultaneously battling relegation and hunting for a permanent appointment, would be the kind of chaos that the club cannot afford — financially or by reputation.

Palace are no pushovers either.

Oliver Glasner's side have won three of their last six games in all competitions and gave Man United a good game last time out, so they'll arrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with some confidence.

Former Tottenham player and manager Ossie Ardiles has called for togetherness to ensure his old club get out of “big, big trouble” in the Premier League.

Tottenham in "big trouble" - Ardiles

Spurs’ top-flight status is under grave threat for the first time in three decades after a 2-1 loss at Fulham on Sunday left them only four points above the relegation zone.

A run of two wins in 19 matches and a record-equalling period of 10 matches without a victory has sent the fanbase into a state of frenzy about whether or not injury-hit Tottenham have enough in their current squad to stop the slide.

Ahead of Thursday’s visit of Crystal Palace, two-time FA Cup winner Ardiles told the Press Association: “Our job, everybody at the club, my job and the job of everybody in Tottenham is to go behind the team.

“We are OK right now but we could be in big, big trouble. So, everybody has to be together to achieve what we want to achieve.

“Survive this season and then we’ll see what happens next.”

Ardiles discussed Tottenham’s precarious situation during a milestone occasion for his old team-mate Micky Hazard, who alongside his sister Michelle is behind the mental health charity Legend On The Bench.

The Hazards were able to unveil the 100th park bench by Legend On The Bench last Thursday at Water Gardens in Harlow with several Spurs greats like Ardiles in attendance.

Former England goalkeeper Pat Jennings and former Tottenham captain Gary Mabbutt were also present for a landmark occasion for the charity, which was set up after Hazard’s nephew Jay committed suicide in 2019.

“Yes, it is a wonderful, wonderful achievement. I was with him when he started to do this and he started very small, but it is amazing how it has grown,” Ardiles reflected.

“Micky is the driving force. I come, take pictures and talk a lot of rubbish, but the proper job and the hard work is all down to him.

“His goal was quite small but it grew and grew and he works harder and harder. Now we are where we are right now. It’s an incredible achievement.”

Tottenham complain to Premier League after Vicario incident

On the topic of mental health, the Premier League have received backlash over a bizarre video posted in the aftermath of Spurs' defeat at Fulham, in which they mocked a poorly taken free-kick by Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

The video, which has now been deleted, joked it was “just how the play was drawn up” and added the caption “whoops” over a clip of the Italian sending a Spurs set piece directly out of play for a goal kick.

Alasdair Gold, speaking on Talking Tottenham, has revealed Spurs have complained to the league over their actions: “From what I understand, Spurs got in touch with the Premier League at various levels and made it very clear how poor that was from them.

“Something that is meant to be the voice of the league, the league should not be mocking its own teams, very odd.”

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Tottenham's hunt for a new permanent manager is poised to begin this summer, and Spurs will ideally still be in the Premier League by that point.

Spurs identify new manager targets amid disastrous campaign

The north Londoners are in crisis, and the search for a permanent manager could get messy.

Igor Tudor is still propping up the dugout at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on an interim basis, having been handed the reins after Thomas Frank was shown the door in February following just eight months in the job.

The numbers under Frank were grim — a win rate barely scraping past a quarter of his games — but Tudor has done nothing to inspire confidence since taking over.

The club that won the Europa League less than a year ago under Ange Postecoglou are now fighting to stay in the top flight. It is one of the most extraordinary collapses English football has seen in recent memory.

Off the pitch, the chaos is equally striking.

Fabio Paratici departed in February after returning from his lengthy FIFA ban only to leave for Fiorentina three months later, taking a pointed dig at Spurs on his way out. The club are without a permanent co-sporting director, without a permanent manager, and without any clear identity.

Reports suggest Tottenham are stepping up their pursuit of a new director and have identified Dougie Freedman as one of many options, but their managerial situation could take more time to resolve.

Mauricio Pochettino remains the number one target, and the returning hero narrative would certainly land well with supporters who have never stopped adoring him, with the Argentine said to be keen on the idea.

Andoni Iraola, widely admired for his work at Bournemouth, had been mentioned as a candidate, but there are growing signs that Iraola may actually sign a new contract at the Vitality Stadium and continue building what he has started on the south coast.

Roberto De Zerbi is among the main contenders to take over at Spurs, as per Fabrizio Romano, while some media sources even moot the possibility of a move for Arsenal legend Cesc Fàbregas.

Borussia Dortmund desperate to stop Niko Kovač from joining Tottenham

Which brings us to Niko Kovač.

Tottenham have already made contact with the 54-year-old Borussia Dortmund boss as they cast their net wide across Europe, as per reports from Germany.

The Croatian has made no secret of his desire to manage in the Premier League, and with his Dortmund contract entering its final year in the summer, the timing looks interesting on paper.

However, there is a significant obstacle.

According to Football Insider's Pete O'Rourke, Dortmund have no intention of making things easy.

Despite the pressure Kovac has faced from supporters following their Champions League elimination at the hands of Atalanta — a result that triggered what German outlet Bild describes as a serious financial fallout worth nearly £10million — the club hierarchy retains strong faith in their manager.

Indeed, it is believed Dortmund are prepared to do everything in their power to keep him.

That puts Spurs in a difficult position, with Dortmund desperate not to let the title-winning former Bayern Munich boss make a move to N17.

They want Kovac, Dortmund are determined not to let him go, and their first-choice target in Pochettino is far from a done deal. Another summer of uncertainty beckons.

Tottenham are eyeing a former Crystal Palace chief to replace Fabio Paratici as co-sporting director, according to a new report from The Telegraph.

Tottenham shuffling boardroom amid on-field crisis

Make no mistake, Spurs are in a mess.

A genuine, deep-rooted, bordering-on-catastrophic mess — and the club's search for a new sporting director is just the latest reminder of how badly the wheels have come off in north London.

Let's start with what's happening on the pitch.

Under interim boss Igor Tudor, appointed in mid-February to replace the sacked Thomas Frank, Spurs have been absolutely woeful. They got hammered 4-1 by Arsenal in Tudor's first game in charge, then went to Craven Cottage on Sunday and lost 2-1 to Fulham to make it a record-equalling ten Premier League games without a win.

Harry Wilson and Alex Iwobi had Fulham two up inside 35 minutes before Richarlison, one of three half-time substitutes thrown on by Tudor, headed one back on 65 minutes.

It wasn't nearly enough. Spurs are still 16th in the table, just four points above the bottom three, and have not won a Premier League game in 2026. Not one. Across the entirety of January and February — nine matches — they drew four and lost five.

This is a club that won the Europa League less than a year ago. That feels like ancient history now.

The chaos runs far deeper than results. Ange Postecoglou was sacked last summer despite that European glory, handed the most bittersweet of exits.

Frank came in from Brentford full of goodwill and lasted barely eight months before the fans turned on him and the board followed.

And then there's the matter of Paratici.

The Italian returned to his role as co-sporting director alongside Johan Lange in October after serving a 30-month FIFA ban for financial irregularities at Juventus.

He was back in the building for barely three months before announcing he was off to Fiorentina — citing a desire to return home to Italy.

He left in early February, but not before taking a thinly-veiled swipe at his former employers during his Fiorentina unveiling, pointedly praising the Serie A club's ownership as "serious." Given the turmoil at Spurs, it didn't go unnoticed.

There are suggestions that PCP Capital Partners, led by ex-Newcastle chief Amanda Staveley, hold a genuine interest in buying Tottenham, and for some fans, the possibility of a takeover is very welcoming.

Now, with Lange operating alone and a relegation battle consuming the attention of everyone at the club, Tottenham are stepping up their search for a new co-director.

Tottenham eye former Crystal Palace director Dougie Freedman

According to The Telegraph, one of the names they have been checking out is Dougie Freedman.

The former Palace chief is a significant figure in the game.

He spent eight years as the Eagles' sporting director, helping oversee a remarkable transformation at Selhurst Park that included the signings of Eberechi Eze, Michael Olise and Adam Wharton, and the appointment of Oliver Glasner — a decision that led to Palace winning the FA Cup last year and reaching Europe for the first time in their history.

The Telegraph add that Paratici's replacement would have a 'significant say' on who becomes their next manager, amid serious links to Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi.

Freedman departed Palace in 2025, eventually taking a role in Saudi Arabia with Al-Diriyah, but his track record in English football is one of genuine substance.

Chelsea's Paul Winstanley is also understood to have been looked at as Spurs cast their net wide, but Freedman's name carries real weight given what he built at Palace on relatively modest means.

The appointment of the right sporting director has rarely felt more important at a Premier League club.

Tottenham have chewed through managers at an alarming rate — six permanent appointments since Mauricio Pochettino left in 2019 — and the instability at boardroom level has done nothing to help.

Without a clear footballing vision and someone with the authority and nous to implement it, the revolving door at the dugout will keep spinning.

Freedman would arrive with a reputation built on smart recruitment, long-term thinking and an ability to connect with managers and players alike.

Whether he's tempted back from the Middle East to take on what is unquestionably a significant challenge remains to be seen, but one thing is clear — whoever comes in will need to be exceptional.

Amanda Staveley's company, PCP Capital Partners, have reportedly held talks over a prospective Tottenham takeover with a loose hand-shake on terms, but there's a real problem.

Spurs supporters take aim at Lewis family reign

The patience of Spurs supporters has been stretched to its absolute limit.

Sitting 16th in the Premier League and flirting with the relegation zone, this has been one of the most miserable seasons in the club's recent memory.

The current incumbent, Igor Tudor, has openly described his job as fighting for survival in the top flight.

The squad is decimated by injuries. The performances have been wretched. A club that once played regular Champions League football under Mauricio Pochettino and reached the tournament's final in 2019 is now fighting tooth and nail just to stay in the Premier League.

Off the pitch, the frustration is just as raw.

Supporters have grown increasingly disillusioned with the Lewis family, who have held a majority stake in the club since 2001.

Spending has been inconsistent, strategic direction has been unclear, and the sense that Spurs are falling further behind the division's elite grows with every passing season.

At a club of Tottenham's stature, with a stadium among the finest in world football, the gap between potential and reality has never felt wider.

Most fans want change. They want new ownership. They want someone to come in and give this club the ambition it is crying out for.

Which is why news from Saturday afternoon felt like such a tantalising prospect — and such a frustrating one in equal measure.

A Tottenham takeover has been repeatedly mooted for years, but after sacking long-serving chairman Daniel Levy last year, the Lewis family repeatedly affirmed their goals to stay at N17 for the long run and inspire success.

The group rejected multiple approaches, like from ex-DJ and tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick, and from Staveley's PCP International Finance Limited and a consortium led by Dr Roger Kennedy and Wing-Fai Ng through Firehawk Holdings Limited.

However, according to journalist Graeme Bailey for TEAMtalk, Staveley's interest hasn't gone away.

PCP Capital hold Tottenham takeover talks as Lewis family stall move

Staveley, the businessperson behind the Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United in 2021, has been eyeing a return to football.

According to TEAMtalk and Bailey, she and her husband, Mehrdad Ghodoussi, have the funding in place to make a move for Spurs — a sum believed to exceed £3 billion.

Their vehicle, PCP Capital Partners, had made significant progress in discussions with the club, and a broad agreement on terms had been reached.

That being said, the deal has apparently stalled.

The reason is the very people Spurs fans have been desperate to move on from.

The Lewis family, who inherited stewardship of the club following Joe Lewis' decision, have cold feet about relinquishing ownership.

Despite the progress made in talks, that hesitation has brought the process to a grinding halt, leaving Staveley and Ghodoussi in a holding pattern with no clear timeline for resolution as they await a positive response.

For supporters already worn down by a season they would rather forget, it is difficult news to digest.

The prospect of the duo who helped transform Newcastle — turning them into Champions League regulars with genuine investment and ambition — doing something similar at Spurs would capture the imagination.

TEAMtalk reports that if the Lewis family fail to move forward, Staveley and Ghodoussi are prepared to look elsewhere. They want top-flight football, and they will not wait indefinitely.

For Spurs fans watching their club scrapping to avoid relegation, the thought of that £3 billion walking through the door of a rival instead could be painful to contemplate.

Tottenham Hotspur’s future as a Premier League club will all be defined in the next few months, with Igor Tudor the man to try and drag them clear of the relegation zone.

The Lilywhites currently sit just two places clear of the relegation zone, with the failures of last season in England’s top-flight once again starting to rear their head.

With just four points separating the club and the drop zone, the Croatian desperately needs to start collecting positive results to fend off any looming danger.

Regardless of whether the 47-year-old is able to transform the club’s fortunes before the end of the season, he’s likely to depart when his current deal expires in June.

As a result, the hierarchy will once again be tasked with identifying the right man to take the club forward, with one name continuing to be linked with the job in North London.

The latest on Spurs’ hunt to land Pochettino this summer

After Thomas Frank’s dismissal from the role earlier this month, rumours were swirling over a potential return to Spurs for former manager Mauricio Pochettino.

The Argentine previously spent five and a half years in the role in North London, but he was sacked back in 2019 - a decision that has been an extremely unpopular one with the fans.

However, despite being sacked nearly seven years ago, he’s always stated his admiration for the club and his desire to return to the role at some point in the future.

It has been reported that any deal for the former manager would likely be in the summer, with Pochettino set to lead the USA national team at the 2026 World Cup this summer.

Other reports have stated that the club intend to make him a key target in the summer, but it remains to be seen if an agreement can be made with the Americans.

The manager Spurs should hire instead of Pochettino

Any move to bring Pochettino back to Spurs would no doubt be a popular one with the fans, especially given the heights he took the club to last time he was at the helm.

The Argentine led the Lilywhites to the Champions League final back in the 2018/19 campaign, before falling at the final hurdle to fellow English side, Liverpool.

He made the side into consistent top-four challengers in the Premier League, with the club only achieving such a feat once since his departure seven years ago.

However, doubts will likely be raised over a return to the club, with Pochettino taking a huge gamble in tarnishing his legacy with a return to the North London outfit.

As a result, the hierarchy should look at alternative managerial options, with Cesc Fàbregas another boss who’s currently in their sights ahead of the summer.

The Spaniard, who played 303 times for Arsenal and is currently managing Como in Serie A, could well be an unpopular choice given his Arsenal ties, but he’s a boss that would take the club to the next level.

He’s won 30 of his 70 games in charge of the Italian outfit to date, subsequently achieving a 43% win percentage during his near two year spell at the helm.

The 39-year-old has even starred against current boss Tudor during his short managerial career, as seen by his 100% win rate when coming up against the Croatian, albeit from just one meeting.

It’s unclear whether Fabregas himself would want such a job in North London, but it’s clear that he would be a better option than Pochettino for the Lilywhites.

The Spaniard, who’s been dubbed “football’s next elite manager” by one Premier League analyst, has worked wonders in Como, especially when having limited funds compared to Spurs.

Whilst he has no trophies to show for his efforts to date, the youngster is still in the early days of his managerial career, which will see him only progress in the years ahead.

It could allow the Lilywhites to build for a long-term project under the former Arsenal star, something which is desperately needed if the club are to progress in the Premier League.

Fabregas has also become known to help young talents thrive in Serie A, a trait that could be vital for the Lilywhites - especially given the youthful squad currently on the books.

A move for the 39-year-old could certainly be an interesting one, with the manager seen as a somewhat wildcard option given the other names in the mix.

Pochettino would certainly be the choice of the fanbase given his previous tenure, but his legacy must remain intact, with Fabregas deserving of the chance to manage in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur’s attempts to secure survival this season have led to the hierarchy appointing Igor Tudor as their new manager until the end of the campaign.

The Croatian has experience in taking the reins mid-season, as seen by his appointments at Juventus and Lazio during his two previous jobs in management.

However, the 47-year-old has already suffered his first defeat in the Premier League, after being on the wrong end of a 4-1 scoreline against bitter rivals Arsenal last weekend.

Injuries have no doubt played their part in the last couple of weeks, with the manager hopefully able to call upon numerous players who are set to return before the end of the season.

The Lilywhites’ boost for survival would also have been massively bolstered had they kept hold of one player who captured the hearts of the fanbase during his time in North London.

The stats behind Harry Kane’s success at Spurs

Clinical goal scorers are extremely hard to come by in the modern-game, as seen by Spurs’ measly tally of just 37 goals in the Premier League so far this campaign.

Harry Kane is a player who managed to constantly provide the goods during his time with the Lilywhites, as seen by his remarkable goalscoring tallies in North London.

The Englishman rose through the youth ranks in North London before making himself a staple of the club’s first-team setup between 2013 and 2023, before his move to Bayern Munich.

The centre-forward made 435 appearances and found the back of the net on 280 occasions - a tally which still sees him stand at the top of the club’s all-time goalscoring charts.

His goalscoring record, coupled with his link-up play and creativity, has made him one of the best players to ever play for the club - with Tudor no doubt wishing he could rely on a player of his calibre.

After leaving nearly three years ago, the 32-year-old has continued in the same vein in Germany, subsequently scoring 128 goals in his 132 appearances for the Bundesliga side.

The player who could become Tudor’s own Harry Kane

Since Kane’s departure in the summer of 2023, Spurs have tried numerous options to try and fill the void, but their efforts have been to no avail in recent months.

Richarlison currently sits top of the club’s goalscoring charts on seven goals in 2025/26, a tally that is 21 goals below that of former first-team member star Kane.

Randal Kolo Muani has started the only game of the Tudor era to date, subsequently finding the back of the net during last weekend’s defeat to local rivals Arsenal.

The aforementioned talents will no doubt play a key role during Tudor’s temporary reign in North London, but he could also turn to the likes of Mason Melia in the months ahead.

The Irishman joined the club from homeland side St Patrick’s Athletic during the winter window, after previously agreeing a fee for the teenager’s signature.

The 18-year-old has caught the eye back in Ireland for his clinical goalscoring displays in recent months, subsequently ending the previous campaign on 13 league goals in 35 outings.

Despite his tender age, Melia has already racked up just shy of 100 senior appearances, even scoring on 23 occasions, which showcases his phenomenal ability in front of goal.

There’s no doubt there’s a huge jump between the Irish top-division and the Premier League, but the current situation could hand the youngster the chance to become an immediate fan-favourite.

Upon his arrival in North London, Melia spoke about his admiration for former Lilywhites star Kane, which could see the teenager follow in the Englishman’s footsteps.

Talent scout Jacek Kulig has also spoken about the similarities between the two talents in recent months, even labelling Melia as the “Irish Harry Kane”.

There’s no disputing the staff at Spurs will have to manage his progress in the years ahead, but Tudor could certainly hand him the perfect chance make an immediate impact in North London.

Melia may be an unknown quantity to many Lilywhites supporters, but his eye for a goal could make him a superb option in the club’s hunt for survival.

Should he be handed the chance to thrive under Tudor, the Irishman could have a similar impact to Kane, which could see the club have their latest deadly talisman.