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Tottenham are reportedly considering turning to Sean Dyche as part of a bid to save them from relegation. The north Londoners ushered in Igor Tudor on an interim earlier this season, but things haven't gone to plan for the Croatian.

Spurs' latest defeat against relegation rivals Nottingham Forest has them just three points above the drop zone with seven matches of the season left to play. It has heightened fears that Tottenham could be relegated for the first time since 1977, with the club's hierarchy beginning to get desperate.

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It's expected that Tudor's interim spell will come to an end early, with Spurs once again forced back into the managerial market to try and find a solution. According to The Telegraph, the Europa League winners' first choice is Roberto De Zerbi, who left Marseille earlier this year.

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De Zerbi was initially contacted during the hunt for Thomas Frank's replacement, but the Italian made it abundantly clear he wasn't keen to take over until the end of the season. Should De Zerbi refuse to budge from his stance, it's claimed by the same report that Dyche will be Spurs' last resort.

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Dyche's most recent job came at Nottingham Forest, when the ex-Burnley chief lasted just 114 days in charge. He was sacked for his inability to drag Forest out of the relegation dogfight - something they now share with Dyche's prospective employers, Spurs.

Tottenham do have some time before their next match, given it's currently the international break and then the first weekend back is taken up by FA Cup action. It means Spurs will return to action on April 12, when they make the visit to the North East for a potentially tricky clash against Sunderland.

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A final decision on Tudor's future is expected to come by Monday, after the situation was made more delicate following the death of his father. It's expected that Dyche would only be offered the job for the remaining seven matches of the season.

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Newcastle United executives insist they retain complete control over Sandro Tonali's future ahead of the forthcoming summer transfer window. It's been reported that Manchester United are plotting a summer approach, yet senior figures at St James' Park remain unconcerned by suggestions that Tonali will leave at the end of the season.

The midfielder remains under contract until 2028 with the option of a further year, meaning Newcastle can command whatever transfer fee they see fit for the midfielder. Tonali has no release clauses or special arrangements within his current agreement with the club. According to The Chronicle, any suggestion of a 'gentleman's agreement' to leave at the end of the season, should Newcastle fail to secure European football, is 'totally untrue'.

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What has proved problematic, however, is that Tonali's representative, Giuseppe Riso, has spoken candidly about his client's prospects of leaving the Magpies.

When questioned about a potential switch to either Man City or Arsenal earlier this month, Riso said: "Exactly, that was the goal from the moment he went to England – to try to make him a star player.

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"I think he's the Italian footballer with one of the highest values in the world. If he shines at the World Cup, will City or Arsenal be hot on his heels? I don't know, but it's very likely.

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"Everyone is waiting for the World Cup, then a thousand scenarios will unfold, but it all kicks off after the World Cup."

Howe swiftly dismissed that rumour last week in Barcelona, saying: "The person that matters the most is Sandro. All I've ever seen from him is someone who is totally committed.

"Very selfless at times, he's here for the team, not for himself. Forget the noise around him, he's just fully committed."

Howe is becoming increasingly frustrated with persistent reports of his key players leaving, and branded suggestions of Bruno Guimaraes being in advanced talks with Manchester United last week as 'disrespectful'.

It is understood that Howe has taken a similarly dim view of reports linking Tonali with the Red Devils.

It's claimed that Newcastle have received no approaches for any of their players ahead of the summer transfer window, and no arrangements are in place for any player to leave should they fail to qualify for Europe.

Tonali revealed earlier this month that he would like to be considered for Newcastle's leadership group next season.

When asked whether he'd like to fill the void left by Jamaal Lascelles ahead of next term, Tonali told beIN SPORTS: "Yeah, of course. We are a bit different because Jamaal was a great leader.

"He spoke every week, every game to our team, to every player. He was great with everybody, and alone in the private meetings and really was a bit different to me.

"It would be a little bit tough because it's not my first language, but I will try. I try to do my best. I try to help every player in the pitch. And I think this is should be for every player, not just for me."

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Former Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy reportedly had a 'gentleman's agreement' with Cristian Romero, who has previously clashed with the hierarchy, to leave the club. The Spurs captain, who signed a bumper new contract last summer, had a pact with the Levy to let him join Spanish teams if a significant proposal was received, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Reports claimed that pact included a €60million release clause for Atletico Madrid as well as Barcelona and Real Madrid. However, Romano has claimed that it was 'never fixed' at €60m and was not written in paper. Since that agreement was made between the player and Levy, it is no longer valid given the ex-chairman's Spurs departure earlier this season.

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Romero has previously expressed his desire to play in La Liga, telling TyC Sports: "La Liga is the one [league] left to play in. I would love to, to tell you the truth. I would love to play there because it's the league I'm missing."

While the agreement between the pair may seem surprising, it's worth noting that Gareth Bale previously spoke publicly about having a similar understanding with the former chairman regarding a move abroad in 2013 rather than to another Premier League club.

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There have also been claims that Luka Modric and Harry Kane had comparable gentleman's agreements in place around their own departures from the north London side. However, with that clause no longer active, any club looking to sign Romero would now have to meet whatever valuation Spurs set for their captain at the time.

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Spurs risk losing several key players this summer if they are relegated from the Premier League. The financial impact would be significant, and the club would likely be forced to move on a number of high‑earning players.

Even if they avoid the drop, there remains a possibility that Romero could still leave the club this summer. Earlier this year, Romero appeared to take aim at theclub's hierarchy after the defeat to Bournemouth, accusing them of telling 'lies' in a since‑edited Instagram post.

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Romero joined Spurs from Juventus for £42million in 2021 and was appointed club captain last August following the departure of Heung-min Son. This came just days after signing a new four‑year contract until 2029.

Randal Kolo Muani reportedly wants to rejoin his former loan club, Juventus, following his temporary stint at Tottenham. Since arriving in the Premier League, the 27-year-old has struggled to reproduce the form he demonstrated on a temporary basis at Juventus, where he netted 10 goals in 22 appearances.

From a total of 34 matches played with Spurs, he has managed just half his tally for goals, and only one of those has come in the Premier League, which makes it no surprise his current club is embroiled in a relegation battle. Regardless of the division Spurs will be playing in, Kolo Muani will almost certainly not be in north London next season, with his sights set on a reunion elsewhere.

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According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Frenchman has made it clear to Juventus that he wants to return to represent them. The report claims the Serie A side even attempted to secure him in the January transfer window by terminating his loan at Spurs early.

However, they were unable to do so with parent club Paris Saint-Germain now said to be seeking a permanent departure this summer. Juve attempted to secure him from PSG prior to the 2025/26 campaign, but no deal was struck over a transfer fee with the Ligue 1 champions keen to recover as much of the £76.4million spent on acquiring him from Eintracht Frankfurt as possible.

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Intriguingly, the majority of Kolo Muani's goals for Tottenham this term have arrived against former employers, with the striker netting a brace in the 5-3 Champions League loss to PSG before subsequently scoring in the 2-0 victory at Frankfurt. His remaining goals have both been registered on home turf against Arsenal and Atletico Madrid.

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One of his four assists this season was for Richarlison's equaliser at Anfield against Liverpool. Under Igor Tudor, he has produced three goal contributions despite restricted playing time, demonstrating he still has a role to fulfil in Tottenham's campaign.

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The 3-0 loss to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest, in which he made a 23-minute appearance, could have been his final outing under Tudor with Spurs and their interim head coach potentially set to separate over the international break.

Former Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi and Adi Hutter are the latest figures to be connected with assuming the role until the conclusion of the season. USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino is the most probable candidate to take control for next season and beyond, but that may hinge on Spurs' Premier League status.

Mason Greenwood has previously hailed Tottenham Hotspur-linked Roberto de Zerbi as "a mastermind of the game." The former Manchester United forward made those comments in December last year playing under the the Italian head coach at Marseille.

De Zerbi has been repeatedly linked with the managerial position at Spurs, but had previously made it clear he did not wish to return to management until the summer. However, reports on Wednesday claimed that the Italian has changed his mind regarding the Spurs job and would be open to taking the role this season if it becomes available.

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Spurs are currently battling relegation and there's a serious chance they could be playing in the Championship next season following a disastrous Premier League campaign under Thomas Frank and current interim boss Igor Tudor. Tottenham sit 17th in the top-flight table - just a point clear of third-from-bottom West Ham United with seven games left to play.

Tudor's arrival has failed to improve Spurs' fortunes with last Sunday's dismal 3-0 defeat to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest a new nadir for the Lily Whites. It has led to suggestions that Tottenham could be looking for another new manager with former Brighton and Marseille boss De Zerbi among the names linked.

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And Marseille striker Greenwood was full of praise for De Zerbi in an interview with French publication Telefoot late last year.

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The 24-year-old said: "He’s a mastermind of the game, with his ideas. He has helped me understand football a lot more. Since I arrived, he has helped me on a daily basis to help me get better."

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It has been claimed by i that De Zerbi would be ready to 'get his hands dirty' and take on the Tottenham job if he is approached. The report adds that Spurs are giving 'serious thought' to replacing Tudor before the end of the campaign.

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It is also claimed that the out-of-work De Zerbi would be willing to assume responsibility for saving Tottenham from the drop. Tudor is currently mourning the death of his father and Tottenham will be mindful of giving him time and space.

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The Lilywhites do not return to action until after the March international break with an away trip to Sunderland on April 12 (2pm GMT). They then have another vital game six days later at home to Brighton.

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Tottenham have reportedly already initiated discussions with Adi Hutter about potentially becoming their next manager, as per French media reports. Igor Tudor's role at the club seems precarious, having secured just one victory since his appointment.

The Lilywhites' 3-0 drubbing by Nottingham Forest has once again cast a spotlight on Tudor's future following an encouraging triumph over Atletico Madrid. Spurs currently occupy 17th place in the Premier League and are merely one point ahead of rivals West Ham in the drop zone.

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Following the loss to Forest, Tudor was informed that his father, Mario, had passed away. Bruno Saltor, the Croatian's deputy, assumed his press responsibilities.

Tottenham will be mindful of his circumstances, but it is understood there is an increasing sentiment that a mutual agreement regarding departure is now the most probable outcome. The 47-year-old would then be able to concentrate on personal matters, while Spurs shift their focus to the immense pressures of a relegation scrap.

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L'Equipe notes that Hutter has been approached and negotiations with the former Monaco manager are in progress. The Austrian was at the helm of the Ligue 1 club from 2023 until he was dismissed late last year.

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No deal has been sealed for the 56-year-old, who also lacks Premier League experience. However, Hutter is not the only one being associated with the position.

Roberto De Zerbi has been rumoured for a switch to north London, while Marco Rose or Edin Terzic could potentially be reconsidered after being previously considered before Tudor's appointment.

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Former manager Mauricio Pochettino has also been suggested, but the ex-Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain coach is unlikely to be immediately available. The Argentine is currently managing the United States until after the World Cup.

However, Pochettino has recently expressed his fondness for the Premier League. "I miss the football scene in England. I love the country, its culture, the football culture," Pochettino told L'Equipe.

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"For anyone with a competitive spirit who wants to measure themselves against others and test their limits, it's the ideal place. Here, you have to give your best constantly."

Tottenham do not return to action until April 12 when they travel to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland. They have not savoured victory in the Premier League this year and last triumphed over Crystal Palace in December.

Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski has disclosed he has undergone surgery once more to address an issue with his knee. Alarm bells rang after the Sweden international was seen limping earlier this week, but Kulusevski has insisted the matter is nothing to fret about.

The former Juventus ace clarified that he had received a procedure to extract some material from the region. "Just to clarify things," he posted on his Instagram story. "I'm limping because I had a small intervention in the knee 2 weeks ago. Went in and took out what was not supposed to be there.

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"Knee is great now. Thanks for all the support. God is the greatest. Always."

Kulusevski has not featured this season after receiving patella surgery last May. The 25-year-old is striving relentlessly to return before the campaign concludes, but the intricate nature of his injury makes it uncertain.

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The Sweden international arrived at his nation's camp this week ahead of their World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine to offer his backing. Graham Potter provided a concise update on his development ahead of that.

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"Dejan is making progress but not as quickly as we would have liked," he said.

"Dejan is in Spain so I think he will come here and meet us. It will be nice to see him. At the stage he is in his rehab, it is okay for him," Potter told Swedish media outlet Aftonbladet.

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"For others it is more difficult because they are at a stage in their rehab where it means it is more difficult to be on the pitch. But Dejan will come by and it will be fantastic."

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Kulusevski's knee specialist is reported to be based in Barcelona, with suggestions that the star has been seen by doctor Ramon Cugat.

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The Spurs winger notched 10 goals and 11 assists across all competitions last season, playing a pivotal role in Ange Postecoglou's squad that claimed Europa League glory in Bilbao, although he was absent from the final victory over Manchester United.

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Several Spurs players will be hoping to return to action soon, with a considerable gap before the Premier League resumes. Guglielmo Vicario underwent hernia surgery on Monday and is expected to be fit within the coming month.

Mohammed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur and James Maddison are all approaching the final stages of their recovery before rejoining team training. Yves Bissouma, Ben Davies and Wilson Odobert, who was spotted on crutches at Sunday's match, are all pressing ahead with their rehabilitation alongside Kulusevski.

Alan Shearer has described Tottenham Hotspur's's situation as a 'mess' – regardless of Igor Tudor. There is growing pressure on the interim manager with the club facing the real possibility of relegation.

Tudor signed with Spurs on a contract until the summer, back in February. However, the squad have not secured a victory in any of his five Premier League matches at the helm and have been eliminated from the Champions League.

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A draw against Liverpool and a victory in the second leg of their Champions League encounter with Atletico Madrid sparked optimism that Spurs were beginning to reverse their fortunes. But this was quashed on Sunday when they suffered a 3-0 home loss to fellow relegation contenders Nottingham Forest. The outcome leaves Tottenham merely one point above the relegation zone.

This has also intensified pressure on Tudor, with rumours indicating he could be dismissed. Tottenham will be wary of making a rash decision as the manager is coping with the recent passing of his father.

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Shearer has declined to attribute the 'mess' that Spurs are in to Tudor. He also explained the significant improvement required if the team is to avoid relegation to the Championship.

Speaking to Betfair, the former forward stated: "It was really poor at the weekend again for Spurs. I watched the whole game and the alarming thing for Spurs is being beaten 3-0 by a team who you're scrapping with yourselves, particularly at home.

"And again, where was the response? Forest scored late on in the first half, and you're thinking, OK, what have you got?

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"Give us something in reply, and the second half was even worse. You can feel the edginess, and I get that. I understand that. But defensively, they're just all over the place, and that's more important than anything, particularly at any level of football.

"You can't defend like that, like they did. The lack of energy or drive to stop balls coming into the box is one thing, and then the lack of fighting and scraping when people are in and around the box. There wasn't anyone anywhere near Morgan Gibbs-White before his goal. The alarming thing for Spurs is how are they going to keep a clean sheet? They're just a mess defensively."

Shearer stated unequivocally: "It's not Igor Tudor's fault, but obviously, he's picked up one point from five games, but the club was a mess before he got there.

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"You're not going to be put in his situation without the club being in a mess. As tough as it is, he hasn't been able to have an impact on the squad and on the football club. Now, clearly, he's going through a terrible, horrible time off the pitch in terms of the death of his father. It's an impossible time for him and Spurs are in a deep mess."

The international break and the FA Cup quarter-finals mean that there will be a slight pause before Tottenham return to the pitch. They will aim to reignite their battle for survival when they face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, 12 April (2pm kick-off).

Ange Postecoglou maintains that his bond with Tottenham will last forever - and he's also thrown his support behind his former club to stave off an unthinkable relegation to the Championship. Speaking to Melbourne-based radio station SEN 1116, the Aussie conceded that Spurs are "in a hell of a fight" to maintain their Premier League status. However, he believes they possess sufficient quality within their squad to retain their top-tier standing.

Quizzed on Tottenham's ongoing difficulties, Postecoglou said: "Not great, I still have a really strong attachment to the club. It was two years and they were by no means easy years, but we invested a lot into them. Second last game we won a European trophy which was an incredible high.

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"The connection there will be there forever. To watch them struggle has not been easy and it's not the way I thought it would go.

"They're in a hell of a fight, relegation is massive for any club but for Tottenham, it's a pretty big deal. They have some fighting to do and they have the quality to get out. They need a circuit-breaker for sure."

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Postecoglou was dismissed from his role last summer after steering Tottenham to a famous Europa League triumph in Bilbao, concluding their arduous 17-year quest for silverware.

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He returned to management with Nottingham Forest, another team battling relegation, in September but was dismissed just 39 days later following eight games without a victory across all competitions.

The 60-year-old said that he watched his two former teams clash on Sunday as Forest secured victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to overtake their relegation rivals.

He added: "I did watch it. I'm still very much invested, particularly in Spurs because of the players and some of the staff there. We had two years together, you always have that attachment.

"If you had have told me in May last year that this would be the scenario of watching two teams I have managed in the last calendar year I would have said: 'No, that's beyond the realms of possibility'.

"I tuned in and I watched. It was an uncomfortable watch. I didn't enjoy it, that's for sure."

Postecoglou also made it clear that he would prefer to wait until the summer, when he would receive the opportunity to oversee a full pre-season, before returning to work.

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That being said, he is eager for his next challenge and feels he has unfinished business in the Premier League.

Roberto De Zerbi would be ready to step up and save Tottenham from relegation if he is offered the chance to take charge, according to reports. The north Londoners are staring at the possibility of playing Championship football next season after a disastrous Premier League campaign. They are currently one point clear of the drop zone and are yet to win a league game in 2026.

Igor Tudor was brought in to replace Thomas Frank in February on an interim basis until the end of the season. However, the Croatian has failed to turn things around and it's been reported that he could be sacked ahead of schedule. De Zerbi, who left Marseille last month, has emerged as one of the favourites to take over if Tudor is relieved of his duties.

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It was recently reported that De Zerbi had no interest in managing another club until at least the start of next season. He was said to be keen on taking a break from football matters, as was his intention when leaving Marseille.

However, it's now been claimed by i that he would be ready to 'get his hands dirty' and take on the Tottenham job if he is approached.

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It's said that Spurs are giving 'serious thought' to the idea of replacing Tudor before the end of the campaign, with De Zerbi willing to assume responsibility for saving their season.

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Tudor is currently mourning the death of his father and Tottenham will be mindful of giving him time and space, but it's been suggested that things could still move quickly in terms of his immediate future.

De Zerbi, meanwhile, is said to be keen on returning to the Premier League, where he experienced relative success with Brighton between 2022 and 2024.

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Mauricio Pochettino and Andoni Iraola are thought to have been identified as other potential candidates, but neither manager would be available until the summer at the earliest.

A number of former players and managers have thrown their hat into the ring, including the likes of Harry Redknapp and Tim Sherwood.

However, the report claims that Tottenham would be looking for a more current candidate if Tudor is axed over the coming days.

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It's also said that Tudor could leave by mutual consent rather than being sacked, given the personal circumstances he currently finds himself in.

It remains to be seen how things will unfold at Tottenham during the international break, with club chiefs thought to be weighing up some big decisions as they look to avoid an unthinkable relegation to the Championship.