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Tottenham Hotspur have a number of top players in their first-team mix, but the supporting cast haven't been good enough for some time now.

The spotlight has beamed down on Igor Tudor after Thomas Frank's unsurprising dismissal last week, and while the Croatian coach will be expected to vapourise the talk of relegation that have been raised after a run of just two wins in 17 Premier League games.

A front-footed and aggressive coach who will impose his authority on the Spurs players, he could be exactly what they need, and it might prove a playing style that could resurrect the club captain Cristian Romero after his recent struggles.

What's going on with Cristian Romero

Romero, 27, is a top-class centre-back, though he's also erratic and currently serving a suspension after a studs-up challenge on Casemiro at Old Trafford.

It's been a testing campaign for the tough-tackling defender, whose elite quality is without question but whose decision-making and level-headedness is absolutely up for debate.

After the winter transfer window had shut, Romero lambasted the board and criticised their failure to arm Frank with enough first-team depth.

With all this in mind, it feels like the Argentina international's days in north London may be numbered, even with Maurico Pochettino potentially making a sensational return. Indeed, interest is mounting from elite outfits in Spain, and Romero is bound to push his agent toward striking a deal after these recent developments.

Oh, yes. While Tudor's in the frame for the next few months, it's important to remember that he's here on an interim basis and that sporting director Johan Lange is searching for a permanent hire. Poch is a top target, and the fact he's with USMNT until after the World Cup suggests storylines could collide before 2026/27.

Even so, Romero's attitude leaves something to be desired, and the argument that he's undeserving of the armband is not without substance.

Poch could unearth Spurs future captain

Ange Postecoglou lifted the lid on some of his frustrations regarding the Tottenham hierarchy when he appeared as a guest on The Overlap podcast last week.

It's true, Spurs' recruitment strategy has fallen flat in recent memory, but the club are building for the future and they have some of the Premier League's most exciting talents.

One of whom is Archie Gray, who is still only 19 but already boasts 71 senior appearances for Tottenham after joining from Leeds United for nearly £30m - 18 at the time - and has a Europa League title to boot.

Gray is already becoming something of a mainstay for the Lilywhites, playing a central role and embracing the chaos that has demanded him to play a wide range of roles.

From centre-back to full-back to centre-midfielder, the England youth international is weathering an early-career storm, but there's no question that he's tipped for a big future, and analyst Ben Mattinson has even gone as far as to claim he is a “future £100m” footballer.

Tottenham's youthful squad has seen them come unstuck at times this term, and while it's proving an issue in the short term, it's important to remember that the Londoners are more than well-stocked for the future.

Even if Romero leaves for pastures new this summer, a prospect like Gray might just end up becoming the club's long-standing skipper, with Harry Redknapp even recently urging the club to "strip Romero of the captaincy" and give it to the teenager, calling him a "future Tottenham captain" who is setting an example to his so-called senior peers.

Gray is probably too young and inexperienced to don the armband next season, even if Romero is sold this summer. However, Pochettino's guidance could be exactly what he needs to go from strength to strength and cement himself as the club's leader in the future.

An affable character with a tenacity to match his talent on the field, Gray might just be the future skipper for a Spurs side who need to steadily work themselves toward a big comeback.

Simon Jordan has shared what he's heard about what Tottenham were considering before ultimately deciding to appoint Igor Tudor as interim manager until the end of 2025/2026.

Igor Tudor's eventful first day at Spurs after appointment

Tudor wasted zero time stamping his authority at Tottenham today, axing assistant coach John Heitinga after just 32 days whilst bringing in his own trusted backroom team on his first day in charge.

The Croatian arrived at Hotspur Way following confirmation of his appointment on Friday, flying into London over the weekend before taking training for the first time as players returned from a five-day break.

His opening move proved brutal, dismissing Heitinga immediately despite the Dutchman signing a two-and-a-half-year contract barely a month ago.

Heitinga joined under Thomas Frank's doomed tenure on January 15, with Frank praising him as someone whose "ability, personality and character will add huge value both on and off the pitch."

Those words rang hollow as Tudor swept him aside alongside Frank's entire coaching setup.

Tudor brought three lieutenants from his previous Juventus spell. Ivan Javorcic arrives as assistant manager whilst Riccardo Raganacci takes charge of physical conditioning. The 47-year-old former Juventus defender made clear he wants his own people surrounding him during this firefighting mission.

Spurs sit 16th in the Premier League, just five points above the relegation zone following a disastrous run producing only two victories from 17 league matches.

Tudor's mandate couldn't be simpler, keep Tottenham up whilst restoring some dignity before summer's inevitable managerial carousel begins properly.

His opening statement promised organisation, intensity and a competitive edge. Tudor declared he understands the responsibility handed to him and wants to bring "greater consistency to our performances and compete with conviction in every match."

Sunday's north London derby against Arsenal represents his baptism of fire, followed by awkward face-offs against Fulham and Crystal Palace.

Tudor needs immediate results with just 12 league matches remaining before his interim deal expires.

The former Lazio and Marseille boss built his reputation on short-term rescue jobs. He inherited struggling Juventus from Thiago Motta last March, guiding them to fourth and Champions League qualification whilst losing just one from 11 matches.

Similar heroics rescued Lazio and delivered Europa League football the year before, and he masterminded consecutive escapes from relegation at Udinese.

Unless something crazy happens, it is highly unlikely Tudor will stay beyond June, with both Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi viewed as Tottenham's two top candidates for the job this summer.

Tottenham nearly went for Ryan Mason and Ledley King

However, as per Jordan on talkSPORT (via The Metro), Tudor was very nearly snubbed in favour of Ryan Mason and Ledley King.

Indeed, as per rumours he heard at the time, Jordan says that Tottenham considered appointing Mason and King on an interim basis.

"Football guys understand the business of football, they understand what they need to do and if they’re good communicators in the short-term [it could work]," said Jordan.

"It’s the longer-term that you look at the Igor Tudors of the world and go, does it work? Clearly he doesn’t work. He’s had 13 jobs in 12 years.

"He’s not a long-term fix. Spurs have never said he’s a long-term fix. He’s a fix for now.

"I was hearing rumours it was going to be Ryan Mason and Ledley King stepping in, that was some of the thinking that was apparently going on. So maybe we be grateful for this one."

Mason returning for yet another interim stint would've been an uninspired and lazy choice, especially considering his failed move to West Brom.

King, meanwhile, is far better served as remaining a club ambassador, even despite his legendary one-club-man status.

Leeds United are eyeing a move for a young defender currently plying his trade in League Two, and sent scouts to watch him in action in the FA Cup this weekend.

Farke not getting carried away after FA Cup victory

Leeds boss Daniel Farke said it was “perhaps not realistic” to start dreaming of Wembley glory after his side survived an FA Cup fourth-round scare by beating Birmingham 4-2 on penalties.

Sean Longstaff converted the winning spot-kick at a fired-up St Andrew’s after Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri had saved Tommy Doyle’s effort and Patrick Roberts blazed his over the crossbar.

It was especially cruel on Roberts, who had stepped off the bench to send the tie into extra time with a deserved 89th-minute equaliser after Lukas Nmecha’s second-half opener for the visitors.

Farke, whose side reached the last 16 for the third time in five seasons, said: “We know that the recent history of this club is not great in the FA Cup, but we’re on a little run already and that’s quite good.

“It’s perhaps not realistic to dream already about winning at Wembley. But I’m believer in the cup competition. I like a proper cup run and, whenever there’s a chance to go into the next (round), we want to grab it with both hands.”

Leeds rode out a first-half storm and then a late Blues fightback as Jay Stansfield’s volley was tipped on to the crossbar, while substitute Ibrahim Osman hit a post in time added on before extra time.

Farke added: “Really well done and congratulations first of all to Birmingham. They made this really difficult for us. Like we expected, a fantastic home performance. You could feel this team is in red hot form.

“I think eight games unbeaten in the league and of course the stadium was buzzing. Everyone was on it today.

“But this will be great for the spirit within our group and the whole unity and togetherness. Each game you win, even the scruffy games, is good for the confidence.”

Having used virtually a full senior squad for the trip to St Andrew’s, Farke and Co now have their eyes on a promising young talent to bolster their defensive ranks.

Leeds are long-term admirers of Tottenham loan star

Leeds have been long-term admirers of Salford City defender Alfie Dorrington, Football FanCast sources understand, and sent scouts to both watch him and teammate Matty Young in FA Cup action this weekend.

Dorrington, who joined the League Two outfit on loan from Tottenham in the winter transfer window, has appeared in the top flight before, but spent the previous 12 months on loan at Scottish Premiership outfit Aberdeen, where he lifted the Scottish Cup.

The 20 year-old, who is an imposing figure at 6 foot 4, scored an unfortunate own goal in Salford's 2-0 defeat away at Manchester City this weekend, but performed admirably with Leeds officials watching on, making two blocks and four clearances and helping limit City to only a couple of clear-cut chances.

Tottenham Hotspur are now battling Arsenal for the signature of a Bayern Munich star, who is keen on a move to the Premier League.

Spurs eyeing new signing despite managerial uncertainty

Igor Tudor made his intentions very clear after being appointed as interim Tottenham manager until the end of the season, saying: "We want to win. You can’t go out there aiming for a draw. We take the field to win; you don’t prepare matches to draw. My focus is clear: to bring greater consistency to our performances and compete with conviction in every match."

Winning is certainly something Spurs will have to start doing more often, given that they are only five points above the Premier League relegation zone, with just 12 games left to play.

In truth, the appointment of Thomas Frank was a disaster, with the Dane recording a win percentage of just 26.9% in the league, which is the lowest win rate in the club's history.

However, the players also have to take their fair share of the blame, and with the Lilywhites currently in 16th place, after finishing 17th last season, some new reinforcements may be needed in the summer, and a Bayern Munich star is now of interest.

That is according to a report from BILD (via Sport Witness), which reveals Tottenham are now battling Arsenal for the signature of Leon Goretzka, who was confirmed he is set to leave the German club when his contract expires in the summer.

Interestingly, the 31-year-old, who is represented by the same agency as Mohammed Kudus, is now keen on a move to the Premier League, which suggests Spurs and their north London rivals could stand a good chance of winning the race, amid links to Atletico Madrid and AC Milan.

"Incredible" Goretzka could be savvy signing for Spurs

The opportunity to sign a player with Goretzka's experience on a free transfer is exciting, with the German amassing 67 caps for his national side, and winning 14 trophies during his time at the Allianz Arena.

Of course, the central midfielder's wage demands could be high, given that he currently pockets a tidy £217k-a-week at Bayern, but he could be worth every penny, having chipped in with a very impressive 48 goals and 48 assists in 294 appearances for the Bundesliga side.

Lauded as "incredible" by former Arsenal player Emmanuel Petit, the Bayern star most recently scored Bayern's third goal in a 3-0 victory against Werder Bremen, on the day Harry Kane bagged his 500th career goal.

Goretzka could be a fantastic signing for Tottenham, particularly considering he is set to be available on a free transfer, but they should perhaps hold off on pursuing a move until they have some certainty about whom the next permanent manager is going to be.

Tottenham Hotspur are in a period of transition. Another manager has been sacked, and again, Tottenham are in transition.

It's a repetitive cycle, following this football club. Following the London club, the misery has become repetitive. The same mistakes keep being made, and the dismissal of Daniel Levy last summer has done little to wipe the slate clean, with ENIC Group making the same mistakes since his dismissal.

Repetitions such as those above have jarred and frustrated the fanbase across so many years. Ange Postecoglou led the club to silverware last season, ending 17 years of searching, but it wasn't enough for the Australian coach to keep his job.

Thomas Frank is no longer in the dugout, with few of a Spurs persuasion shedding tears over his sacking.

Igor Tudor has his work cut out now, and while so many Spurs stars are currently flattering to deceive, there are a number who could be revived with this change of system.

How Tudor can improve Spurs

Tottenham are in a relegation battle in the Premier League; there's no escaping from that fact. A lot has gone wrong down N17 this season, but many fans would tell you that a dearth of creative quality has impeded the squad.

Frank's spluttering system did not help, but Tudor's principles are built on aggressive, high-octane play, and that could play into the club's hands as they push for a resurgence.

Xavi Simons could benefit, while Randal Kolo Muani will be eager to put his woes in English football to bed, having scored five goals from 11 matches for the Croatian manager at Juventus.

His penchant for attacking football and stern management style are two things that the Lilywhites need right now, having fallen so far by the wayside.

The board anticipate a freshen-up and a lift in standards. However, not everyone in the Tottenham first team is going to go from strength to strength with Tudor at the helm.

Spurs star could be finished under Tudor

Tudor is not rigid in his tactical make-up, but he has been known to principally field a 3-4-2-1 formation, meaning Tottenham's full-backs could be set to undergo a transformation.

Perhaps that wouldn't be a terrible thing. Pedro Porro has been criticised for poor defensive displays this year, while one coach said earlier in the campaign that Destiny Udogie "needs to wake up", having seen a plummet in the lofty standards he set for himself when joining Antonio Conte's project from Udinese in 2022.

Indeed, having been compared to Gareth Bale after he joined, Udogie is enduring another injury-affected season at Tottenham. He is ebbing and flowing on the field, but an inability to maintain fitness levels are limiting his scope, and it's frustrating to watch.

Having returned from a hamstring injury in January, he is back on the sidelines and faces a fight to return to action before the March international break.

The issue here is that if Tudor goes for that defensive reshuffle, Udogie's opportunities are going to be slimmed. This is a big concern for a player whose chances of consistency are being spirited away by such misfortune on the fitness front.

We all saw how good he was during that first term in Tottenham, but with 19-year-old left-back Souza having been signed from Santos in January and Spurs then missing out on Liverpool's Andy Robertson (who is available on a free transfer at the end of the campaign), the 23-year-old Udogie may find himself cut loose.

Of course, the Italy international hasn't exactly been flawless across his eight Premier League starts this season. He has only succeeded with 31% of his dribbles, and he has lost the ball 8.5 times per game on average while only creating one big chance.

From a tactical standpoint, Frank wasn't getting bang for his buck with this one.

When Udogie broke into the Tottenham first team under Postecoglou, Clinton Morrison said on BBC Sport that he was "the best left-back" in England. For sure, Udogie played with energy and intensity and gusto.

However, injuries and the wider malaise down N17 have seen Udogie's promise flake away, and while he remains a talented and useful option, he's possibly not indispensable any longer, especially now that Souza has arrived.

If Tudor chooses to deploy a three-man defence, Udogie may come back from injury to find his opportunities are few and far between. Then he will have a decision to make come summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have entered a period of uncertainty. Not only are they rudderless and scrambling for a new figure in the dugout, but the north Londoners are wrestling with the fact that they have been sucked into a relegation battle.

Of course, enough of the campaign remains for Spurs to piece together a purple patch that would put paid to relegation worries, but Thomas Frank's dismal tenure has proved a continuation of last season's Premier League misfortune under Ange Postecoglou, finishing 17th.

Ange, of course, put all his eggs in the European basket, but lowly league finishes are threatening to become the new norm for Tottenham, and if ENIC Group want to change the narrative, they will need to put things to rights in the summer transfer market.

Tottenham have been poor in attack this season, and with such a shortage of fit wingers down N17 right now, that's where the transfer focus must be pinned come summer.

Spurs leading race for new winger

When it rains, it pours. And it's pouring at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, alright, with Wilson Odobert rupturing his ACL against Newcastle in mid-week. The flashy young winger will not feature again this season, and faces a race to return before the end of the calendar year.

Add him to an infirmary already housing Mohammed Kudus and Richarlison, as well as playmakers Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison, neither of whom has featured at all this season.

Brennan Johnson was also sold to Crystal Palace for £35m in January, so the need for new wide attacking recruits has really been heightened.

Well, according to TEAMtalk, AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic has emerged as a top target ahead of the summer transfer window, and what's more, Spurs are understood to be leading the race for the USMNT captain.

That's despite interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United, with each suitor having held talks with intermediaries to determine the plausibility of a transfer this summer.

Recent reports suggest Pulisic will be available for around €55m (equating to £48m).

It might feel like something of a contentious move for a former Chelsea player, but you need only flick back one month and note Conor Gallagher's £35m move to London from Atletico Madrid to see that that bridge can be crossed.

Why Christian Pulisic could succeed at Spurs

Pulisic, it has to be said, has enjoyed himself since moving to Italy in 2023. Long regarded as one of the most talented wingers in the world, he flattered to deceive with Chelsea but has built himself back up in Italy.

Once hailed as a "magician" of a winger by sports writer Al Butler for his trickery and skills on the ball, the 27-year-old has been resurgent at the Milan club, where he has posted 42 goals and 25 assists across 120 matches.

This season, he has scored eight times in Serie A despite only starting eight times. He has also created five big chances and is averaging 1.5 key passes per game.

A key pass is a pass that directly leads to a shot at the opponent's goal.

Given that Pulisic is currently gearing up for a World Cup campaign in North America under the wing of Pochettino, he could be the perfect man to sign at Tottenham, given ENIC Group have appointed Igor Tudor only on an interim basis until the end of the 2025/26 season.

There are a number of different reasons that this could be, and one of which is that Pochettino is determined to remain in his international post until the summer, after the culmination of the World Cup.

Might Poch and Pulisic meet up at Spurs? The American winger's pace and talismanic personality certainly suggest that he could be a well-worked signing for Tottenham, someone who would swiftly adopt the Argentine's tactics.

Pochettino's desire to balance high-intensity pressing with calculated build-up play tailors toward Pulisic's athleticism and his skill and directness on the ball.

It's exactly the kind of signing the Londoners need to make, landing a winger who will not just make up the numbers but drive this side back into the ascendancy.

Tottenham Hotspur have verbally agreed to appoint Igor Tudor on an interim basis until the end of the season.

The former Lazio and Juventus manager replaces Thomas Frank, a man whose short-lived tenure in the Tottenham hot seat will go down in history as one of the most dismal in modern memory.

A one-time Croatia international, Tudor, 47, will be in contention for the full-time job at the end of the season, depending, of course, on his performance over the intervening months.

Spurs are in a hot spot of mess, alright, so what actually is acceptable for ENIC Group, whose north London club are in a relegation battle in the Premier League, like it or not?

Spurs' managerial plans

The fact Tottenham have waited until the end of the season before making a decision on Frank's permanent successor is understandable. The managerial market is expected to explode later this year.

However, bringing over a manager in Tudor who has no experience of the English game, as a player or a coach, is bold to say the least. Some would call it brazen.

Journalist Matt Law has called him "too loud and emotional", though perhaps that's what the Lilywhites need to escape from the rut they have tumbled into.

However, looking at the bigger picture, Tottenham are interested in striking a deal for former manager Mauricio Pochettino, who is currently preparing to lead the United States national team out for the impending World Cup in North America.

According to The Telegraph, in fact, Spurs have indeed left the door open for Poch's return at the end of the season, with the South American tactician having revealed in an interview in 2024 that he would "like to come back one day".

This has since been corroborated by the one and only Fabrizio Romano, whose word on transfer happenings is so often gospel. Roberto De Zerbi is another contender, but there's no question that Spurs would embrace the return of their former Argentine boss, should that opportunity arise.

Why Spurs should re-appoint Pochettino

As Frank's Tottenham were beaten by Newcastle on Tuesday evening, chants of Pochettino's name rang out across the stadium. The 53-year-old is the more romantic option for the N17 side, considering all the cards, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

The jury is out for Tudor, though fans will understandably have their reservations. Poch, however, has already proven himself in the hot seat, and it's not as if he's reached the later stage of his managerial career.

Pochettino did know how to whip his Spurs side into shape, creating one of the most balanced outfits in the country, deadly in attack and steely in defence. When managing Chelsea, he praised his "special" relationship with the north London club, and now he's proving that he does indeed want to return.

From Dele Alli to Heung-min Son to Christian Eriksen to Harry Kane, so many forwards went from strength to strength after the one-time PSG player's wing, and that's a tactical quality that the withered crop currently battling against relegation need.

Frank's system has many faults, chief of which being that Spurs were simply unable to craft meaningful patterns in attack. Though Tudor is an advocate of front-footed football, he was a centre-back during his playing days and operates within principled tactical parameters.

Clearly, Spurs can't get any worse. Frank's tenure was a truly abject thing, and while the Dane is a talented manager, his expertise with Brentford simply didn't translate to success at Spurs.

Pochettino knows the club, knows that to play for Tottenham is to dare to do. Tudor may well steer Spurs clear of the danger zone over the coming months, but his track record doesn't speak of a position as a project manager, and that's what the Londoners need.

He's an accomplished manager who likely feels he has unfinished business after coming within a whisker of winning the Champions League.

Tottenham have appointed former Marseille and Juventus boss Igor Tudor on an interim basis until the end of the season, so it is worth knowing a little more about the Croatian.

Tottenham decide on Igor Tudor as summer managerial plan made

Tudor arrives as a stop-gap appointment at Spurs until June, when Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the likes of Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi will be the two main contenders for the Lilywhites hot seat.

However, until that point, it is Tudor who will desperately try to salvage something from this dismal Tottenham campaign.

The 47-year-old brings firefighting credentials to Tottenham, yet his managerial CV screams short-term specialist rather than long-term visionary.

Tudor earned 55 caps during his playing days, spending most of his career at Juventus where he won multiple trophies as a hard-tackling, physically imposing defender capable of operating anywhere across the backline.

Ankle problems forced retirement in 2008 when he was only 30-years-old, with the Croatian soon turning his attention to management.

His coaching journey began at boyhood club Hajduk Split, winning the 2012/13 Croatian Cup before embarking on a nomadic managerial existence spanning nine clubs across multiple countries.

The pattern remains consistent - impressive short-term impact, quick exits, never staying beyond 48 matches anywhere except his first Hajduk stint.

Spells in Turkey at Karabukspor and Galatasaray delivered 56 per cent win rates before a four-game Udinese rescue job kept them from Serie B relegation in 2018.

Andrea Pirlo recruited Tudor as Juventus assistant in 2020, learning Italian football's tactical intricacies.

His breakthrough arrived managing Hellas Verona in 2021/22, transforming their fortunes spectacularly before departing by mutual consent.

Marseille followed in July 2022, but lasted just one season delivering Champions League football before resigning after just 12 months.

Tudor's real firefighting expertise emerged just recently.

He inherited fifth-placed Juventus from Thiago Motta following a disastrous February which saw exits from both the Champions League and Coppa Italia.

Losing just one from 11 matches, he secured fourth place and Champions League qualification, earning a subsequent two-year contract.

However, Juventus sacked him four months later after results collapsed.

He pulled that trick at Lazio in March 2024 too, after replacing Maurizio Sarri following five defeats in six. Tudor won five from nine, securing seventh and Europa League qualification before resigning after three months.

His most recent Juventus return in March 2025 ended badly, sacked in October following an eight-match winless streak.

Spurs desperately need his short-term magic to avoid a relegation nightmare, but whether Tudor's volatile history suits Tottenham's crisis remains the billion-dollar question.

What Tottenham players might not like about Tudor after 'interesting' claim

Now, Times reporter Tom Allnutt has shared some tactical insight into Tudor.

The journalist says that he actually adopts a 'front-footed', aggressive way of playing, which may please large sections of Tottenham supporters, but the players might not like another key aspect of his approach.

Allnutt also says that he is very specific and demanding tactically, and Tudor isn't a 'go out and enjoy it lads' kind of manager.

Given Tottenham's squad have helped the club to be in this mess near the bottom of the Premier League table, it is imperative that each and every star lays their bodies on the line from now until May.

The north Londoners aren't just playing for survival, but are through to the Champions League last 16.

If Tudor does the unthinkable in Europe, the journeyman tactician would undoubtedly cement his name into club folklore, so the stage could even be set for a trial period from his perspective.

Tottenham Hotspur have now set their sights on hiring an "incredibly ambitious" manager to replace interim boss Igor Tudor in the long-term.

Tottenham targeting "incredibly ambitious" manager

The Lilywhites have it all to do after sacking Frank. As things stand, they sit just five points clear of the relegation zone and are facing back-to-back seasons sat in the depths of the bottom half or perhaps even worse.

This comes less than one year on from their Europa League win, which was supposed to spark a new era, led by Ange Postecoglou replacement Frank. The former Brentford boss was one of the most reputable managers in the Premier League, but ultimately failed to step up on the big stage.

Now back to square one, Tottenham cannot afford to get their next appointment wrong whilst they sit precariously above the Premier League's relegation zone. Those in North London will be desperate to avoid humiliating history.

So, what is the current plan? According to recent reports, the interview process is already underway and an interim manager is nearly through the door.

As per recent reports, Tottenham have reached an agreement with former Juventus manager Igor Tudor to take charge until the end of the current campaign. It will be his first job since leaving Juventus in October and he undoubtedly has an almighty task on his hands.

As for the end of the season and a long-term optoon, Edin Terzic has now emerged. According to The Telegraph's Matt Law, Tottenham are also targeting Terzic, who has been out of a job since leaving Borussia Dortmund in 2024 and is now keen on taking a job in England.

Terzic would inject excitement back into Tottenham style

The biggest complaint that could be made about Frank's time at Spurs was the football that he implemented. It was pragmatic without the benefit of being pragmatic. Spurs still conceded far too many goals and still couldn't buy a win in 2026 despite playing with the breaks on in recent months.

Terzic would change that. His Borussia Dortmund side cut Bayern Munich close in the Bundesliga title race and would have won it if it wasn't for a final day collapse. They also reached the Champions League final in 2024, where they lost to Real Madrid, and they enjoyed that run whilst using the manager's 4-2-3-1 system.

"I see every day that he is incredibly driven, incredibly ambitious. We were and are convinced of him and have never had any doubts about that." (Borussia Dortmund's sporting director Sebastian Kehl)

Tottenham fans may have to bide their time under an interim boss, who could be named as early as Monday, but Terzic would be worth the wait after a successful spell in Germany.

For the time being, though, all eyes will be on Tudor and his interim spell.

Tottenham Hotspur have now agreed a deal with a new manager to take over on a interim basis until the end of the season.

Tottenham set dealine for appointment

It's been a hectic week in North London. After suffering yet another defeat, this time against Newcastle United, Tottenham made the decision to sack Thomas Frank on Wednesday. The Dane lasted just 38 games in all competitions and won just 13 times during a disappointing tenure.

Since them, the rumours have been coming thick and fast as to who could be the next manager in the hot seat. With Spurs sat just five poonts clear of the dropzone in the Premier League, it's simply a decision that the North London club cannot get wrong.

As such, they won't be rushing into a permanent candidate just yet. Instead, reports have claimed that Tottenham are expected to name an interim manager by Monday in the hope that it's enough to avoid shock relegation.

When it comes to long-term options, meanwhile, names such as Edin Terzic, Marco Rose and even Mauricio Pochettino have been mentioned.

The USA manager reportedly admitted in private that he would like a return to the club for the first time since facing the sack in 2019 months after taking Spurs to the Champions League final.

Of course, since his departure, the standards have slipped even further at the club to the point that missing out on a place in the Premier League's top four is the norm.

Whether it's Pochettino who makes a heroic return or a young manager like Terzic remains to be seen. Before that decision arrives, Spurs must appoint an interim.

Tottenham agree deal with Igor Tudor

David Ornstein has revealed Johan Lange and Vinai Venkatesham have now agreed a deal with Igor Tudor.

"Tottenham Hotspur reach verbal agreement with Igor Tudor to become interim head coach. 47yo Croatian set to join THFC on contract to end of season; no permanent option. Arrives with big-club experience. Process led by Venkatesham & Lange."

This comes quickly after Fabrizio Romano reporter Tottenham have held talks with Tudor and he was "ready to accept" his first job since he was sacked by Juventus in October.

The 47-year-old has taken charge of Marseille, Lazio, Hellas Veronas and, of course, Juventus. So, his experience can't be questioned. But that doesn't necessarily make him the right man for the job.

Tudor's last spell at Juventus was underwhelming, to say the least, and Spurs are taking a risky gamble when they're on the cusp of the relegation zone.