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Tottenham want to bring Mauricio Pochettino back to North London after the sacking of Thomas Frank.

A report from Fichajes states that Tottenham have already set their sights on bringing Pochettino back to the Premier League, almost two years on from his most recent spell with Chelsea.

However, the difficulty they face is that the Argentine is currently focused on the summer’s World Cup, with Pochettino having previously expressed a desire to lead the USMNT to success.

The North Londoners are said to have identified their former boss as the “great saviour” to fix the mess that was started by Ange Postecoglou and then carried forward by Frank before his exit off the back of their latest defeat to Newcastle.

And to ensure that they get this next appointment right, the report adds that Tottenham are prepared to wait until the summer for Pochettino, even if that means having to appoint an interim manager until the end of the current campaign.

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Who could Tottenham hire as interim manager?

Tottenham are at genuine risk of relegation, and that must be taken a lot more seriously this time around as opposed to how it was last season.

At the same stage in the previous campaign, Spurs actually had more points, while the bottom three had shown much less of a fight across the board.

And in regard to who Tottenham could hire to prevent that, Ryan Mason has previously been linked with a move back to his former club, where he spent time as a player but also a coach.

Mason’s previous job was with West Brom, and given the fact that they themselves are in a relegation battle, it’s fair to say that stint did not go as planned.

For that reason, there would be plenty of reservations over his return, but at the stage Spurs are at now, they need someone to come in who truly understands the club, and Mason would fit that bill.

Stats show what Ryan Mason would do at Tottenham

Mason’s appointment isn’t going to reignite a European charge for Tottenham, nor is it going to completely change the mood in North London.

But right now, neither of those things are needed. Spurs simply have to stay in the Premier League at whatever cost.

And having spent time as an interim manager at Tottenham before, Mason has already showcased that he would be able to get enough out of the current squad to ensure that happens.

In his previous spell here, Mason averaged 1.17 points per game, and if that were to be replicated for the final 12 games of the season, it would see Spurs pick up another 14 points, taking them to 43.

Barring some sort of miracle, that would be enough to guarantee survival and allow the next manager to build from a somewhat steady platform.

Tottenham have sacked Thomas Frank and reserve goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has seemingly posted a cryptic message in response.

Frank was finally dismissed by Tottenham on Wednesday morning, with the Lilywhites sitting 16th in the Premier League.

Spurs were beaten 2-1 by Newcastle United on Tuesday evening, in what proved to be the Dane’s final game in charge of the club.

Kinsky was on the bench for the contest, as he has been for the majority of the season, but that didn’t stop him from making his feelings known after Frank’s exit was confirmed.

Antonin Kinsky sparks confusion after Thomas Frank sack

Kinsky looked set to leave Tottenham during the winter transfer window, with lots of speculation over a potential move to West Ham United.

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However, his departure was blocked in the end, with Spurs unable to bring in a replacement before the deadline.

The 22-year-old clearly felt that his development was being stunted in North London, and that a move away would help his career.

Kinsky’s relationship with Frank had never shown any sign of strain from the outside, but that has now changed following the Dane’s dismissal.

Around the time that Tottenham announced the 52-year-old would be leaving the club, Kinsky posted a cryptic message on Instagram.

The Czech Republic shot-stopper shared two photos, one of him in a Tottenham jacket, and one of him as a child, with the caption: “Heart’s desire.”

While the post is not directly related to Frank, many Spurs fans believe it is Kinsky revealing his true thoughts about his former boss, and celebrating his departure.

Antonin Kinsky set for opportunity under new manager

With Frank’s exit now confirmed, it could open the door for Kinsky to get more opportunities in the Tottenham first team.

Guglielmo Vicario has struggled at times this season, but he has consistently retained a place in the starting lineup to this point.

In contrast, Kinsky has made just two appearances across all competitions this term, both coming in the EFL Cup.

Under a new manager, the out-of-favour shot-stopper has the chance to impress and may be handed a start in the Premier League.

It remains to be seen who will come in at Tottenham to replace Frank, but Kinsky will be hoping he has the opportunity to revitalise his Spurs career.

Tottenham are being linked with various different managerial options following the sacking of Thomas Frank.

Frank was finally dismissed by Tottenham on Wednesday morning, following months of poor results and supporter outrage in North London.

The final nail in the Dane’s coffin came on Tuesday evening, as the Lilywhites were beaten 2-1 by Newcastle United.

Spurs now sit a lowly 16th in the Premier League table, only five points clear of the relegation zone, having won just two of their last 17 top-flight games.

Gary Lineker suggests Enzo Maresca as option for Tottenham

With Frank now out the door, Spurs have begun their search for a replacement.

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Tottenham have just over a week until their next game, when they face Arsenal in the North London derby, so they will want a new man in the dugout by then.

Former Spurs striker Gary Lineker has had his say on the appointment, believing that the Lilywhites should go for a former Chelsea manager.

Speaking on the Rest is Football podcast, Lineker suggested that Tottenham should bring in Enzo Maresca, after he was sacked by Chelsea earlier this season.

He said: “If it were me, I’d try and get Maresca. I knew him at Leicester; he was a really good coach. He did really well at Chelsea for a long time, but during the first tricky spell he had, he was fired.”

Maresca, a former assistant manager of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, helped guide Leicester to the Championship title in 2023-24, before moving to Stamford Bridge.

The Italian won the Conference League and Club World Cup with Chelsea during his 18 months in charge, before being sacked at the start of January.

Who else could Tottenham appoint?

Roberto De Zerbi is the current favourite to become the new Tottenham manager, after he was sacked by Marseille on Wednesday morning, hours before Frank was dismissed.

One bookmaker has the former Brighton boss as low as 5/6 to take over from the Dane.

Elsewhere, Frank’s assistant John Heitinga is also in the running, and as of yet, his departure from the club has not been announced.

Mauricio Pochettino, Robbie Keane and Ryan Mason are also among the favourites, with Maresca back at 20/1.

Wilson Odobert is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury during Tottenham’s defeat to Newcastle United.

Tottenham lost 2-1 to Newcastle in North London on Tuesday evening, and it proved to be Thomas Frank’s last game in charge.

Frank was sacked on Wednesday morning after less than eight months at the helm, with the Lilywhites sitting 16th in the Premier League.

Spurs are now just five points clear of the relegation zone, and in real danger of dropping down to the Championship if the situation isn’t addressed immediately.

Wilson Odobert suffers ACL tear

Odobert has been a shining light for Tottenham at times this season, often showing great intent and energy going forward.

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However, the Frenchman was forced off during the first half of the defeat to Newcastle, replaced by Mathys Tel after just 35 minutes.

He looked to have sustained an injury to his knee, and Spurs’ worst fears have now been confirmed.

According to French outlet L’Equipe, Odobert has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and is now likely to undergo surgery on the issue.

If the winger does require surgery, it will almost certainly rule him out for the rest of the season.

It’s a bitter blow for Spurs, as Odobert becomes the latest of a long line of players to pick up a long-term injury.

Tottenham injury crisis continues

Frank failed to ever win the support of the Tottenham fans, but in truth, he was dealt a difficult hand in North London.

Coming into a side that had just finished 17th in the Premier League, albeit with a Europa League trophy to their name, the Dane already had his work cut out.

To make matters worse, Spurs’ squad has been ravaged with injury issues this term, leaving Frank without some of his best players.

James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski both never played a competitive game under the former Brentford boss, and are still nowhere near a return.

The likes of Mohammed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur, Richarlison, Ben Davies, Kevin Danso, and Lucas Bergvall have joined them in the treatment room over the past few months, with Odobert now adding to that list.

Injuries weren’t the sole reason for Frank’s dismissal, but they certainly played a big part in his downfall.

Ryan Mason has once again been linked with an interim role at Tottenham – but Andy Goldstein is wary of such a move.

On Wednesday morning, news emerged of Tottenham sacking head coach Thomas Frank after just eight months in charge.

Frank’s side lost 2-1 to Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday night, a result that effectively cost the Dane his job.

Spurs are now down to 16th place in the Premier League table, just five points above the relegation zone, and now the search for a new boss is underway.

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Tottenham and Ryan Mason told not to join forces again

Mason joined Tottenham’s coaching staff in April 2018, and then, following the dismissal of head coach Jose Mourinho three years later, he was named interim boss until the end of the 2020-21 season.

The then 29-year-old won four of his seven matches in charge before becoming a first-team coach under Antonio Conte at Spurs.

Mason came back for a second interim stint following Cristian Stellini’s sacking in April 2023, with Mason again taking up the reins, albeit with less success as he picked up seven points from a possible 18.

The 34-year-old was then handed his first senior managerial role at West Brom last June but that came to a swift end with his dismissal in January.

Amid speculation Mason may come back for a third interim stint, talkSPORT pundit Goldstein has urged all parties not to make this move happen.

He said on talkSPORT Drive: “A lot of people on social media are suggesting Ryan Mason will come back, I personally think that would be the wrong move for the club, and more importantly for him. If he goes back there again, it sort of looks like he’s a stopgap.”

He then posed the question, will Tottenham find someone on an interim role for the rest of the season or will they get a permanent manager for the summer? That remains to be seen.

Tottenham should avoid another Mason repeat amid relegation battle

While Frank was unable to translate his success at Brentford to Tottenham, he was not helped by injuries to key personnel this season.

Attacking midfielder James Maddison and winger Dejan Kulusevski are arguably Tottenham’s best players but they have been out all season with serious knee injuries.

Midfield anchor Rodrigo Bentancur is out with a thigh problem, as is winger Mohammed Kudus, and youngster Lucas Bergvall is also on the sidelines.

Striker Richarlison, full-back Pedro Porro, and more are also currently out, highlighting how Frank did not have a full deck of cards to play with.

While the performances under the Dane were scattered, divided and leaderless, Tottenham have big problems right now.

And throwing Mason back into the fire, after his West Brom woes where they are just above the Championship relegation zone, is not the right move for him or Spurs, who are dangerously close to the bottom three.

Tottenham are now searching for a new manager after the sacking of Thomas Frank.

Frank was finally dismissed by Tottenham on Wednesday morning, leaving the North London outfit 16th in the Premier League and just five points clear of the relegation zone.

The Dane’s final match in charge was a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Spurs’ fourth loss in their last six Premier League games.

Malick Thiaw opened the scoring for the Magpies, with Archie Gray grabbing an equaliser, but Jacob Ramsey’s winner put the final nail in the coffin for Frank.

Harry Redknapp would take Tottenham job

Harry Redknapp has previously urged Tottenham to stick by Frank, but he could now be the one to take the Dane’s place in North London.

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Mauricio Pochettino is one of the favourites to take over at Spurs, but the Argentine is currently unavailable, managing the USA national team.

Pochettino could be an option in the summer, after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, but if Tottenham were to go down that route, they would need an interim boss until the end of the season.

Redknapp’s name has been floated around as a potential option for the Lilywhites, despite the fact that he has been out of work since 2017.

However, speaking on Sky Sports News, the 78-year-old, who had a four year spell as manager of Tottenham, revealed he would be open to a return to North London.

Redknapp said: “Would I fancy it? Of course I would do it, without a shadow of a doubt.

“They’ve got my number. If anyone wants to ring me, they know where I am.

“But listen, I’m a realist, I don’t live in cuckoo land. It’s very doubtful if I would get the job.”

Tottenham lacking quality interim options

The fact that Redknapp is even being mentioned in terms of the Tottenham job shows the level of managers available right now.

If Spurs do decide to wait until the summer to make a permanent appointment, whether that be Pochettino or someone else, the interim boss has to keep them in the Premier League, above all else.

Ryan Mason, Tim Sherwood and John Heitinga are temporary options for the Lilywhites, but that will hardly fill Tottenham fans with confidence.

It remains to be seen who Spurs choose to replace Frank, but whoever comes in will have a big job on their hands to turn the current situation around.

Tottenham’s search for Thomas Frank’s replacement could move very quickly.

Frank was sacked on 11 February, with the 2-1 loss to Newcastle being the last straw for Spurs supporters and the board.

Malick Thiaw scored the opening goal, and Archie Gray’s equaliser counted for nothing as Jacob Ramsey secured all three points for the visitors at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

That was the final nail in his coffin, and the Lilywhites are now looking for a third manager in eight months.

How quickly could Tottenham appoint their new manager?

John Wenham believes Frank was never suited to Spurs, and that they could sort out a temporary replacement in the coming days.

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Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “It had to happen, the feeling was that it just wasn’t going to work, the style of football was not compatible with the club’s DNA, to dare is to do.

“We’ve now got 12 days until we play Arsenal, if we can get a new manager in the next one or two days, that gives 10 clear days to prepare for that game.

“It would just instantly lift everyone for that game, that is massive, there is nothing that Tottenham would love more than to stop Arsenal.

“Tottenham need the win, they are right down in the relegation zone, I don’t think I’ve ever celebrated a Man United goal as much as I did last night when Benjamin Sesko scored against West Ham.

“Tottenham are in a relegation battle, the sooner they accept that the better, they can’t sleepwalk into it, like they have been doing since November and December.”

Why quick approach could be best for Tottenham

Hiring a new man in the immediate future could be the right move for Spurs, as their best target will not be available until the summer.

The man on most Tottenham supporters’ minds is Mauricio Pochettino, but he is set to manage the United States in the World Cup.

The 53-year-old has made it clear that he will not leave that role, and it would take fairly hefty compensation to buy out his contract.

Therefore, appointing an interim boss in the next few days, until their preferred option is available, may well be the best option.

Ange Postecoglou has uttered his first words on Thomas Frank’s Tottenham sacking.

Postecoglou led Tottenham to Europa League glory last May, but that wasn’t enough to save his job as he paid the price for a 17th-placed Premier League finish.

Tottenham then swooped for Brentford boss Frank as his successor after a hugely successful stint at the Bees between 2018 and 2025.

And while the Dane’s tenure at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium began brightly, as Spurs hit the top four in the division, they have been on a steady decline ever since.

Frank was given his marching orders on Wednesday morning after a dismal 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United and now, Postecoglou has given a brief initial assessment of the news.

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Stick to Football tease Ange Postecoglou’s take on Thomas Frank’s sacking

Postecoglou wasn’t out of work long, however, with Nottingham Forest snapping him up on a two-year deal after Nuno Espirito Santo’s departure last September.

But the Australian lasted just eight games at City Ground, with the ex-Celtic boss drawing two and losing six during a sorry Nottingham stint.

Postecoglou has been linked with a return to Tottenham amid the club’s struggles this season and when news of Frank’s dismissal was announced, the Stick to Football cast were about to start recording an episode with the former Australia national team manager.

As the rest of the crew reacted to the Frank news, Postecoglou was heard saying, “Some timing, eh?” The episode will be released on Thursday morning, to much anticipation.

Show host Gary Neville revealed that Postecoglou’s guest appearance was brought forward a week, on the back of the breaking Tottenham news.

The Overlap’s X account then tweeted: “Grab the popcorn, we’ll see you tomorrow!”

Many football fans will be on the edge of their seats to hear what Postecoglou, who had two seasons at Tottenham, has to say on the matter.

Frank’s Brentford brilliance doesn’t translate at Tottenham

When Frank took over at Championship side Brentford in 2018, as Dean Smith left for Aston Villa, little was known about him.

But he, arguably, went on to become Brentford’s best-ever manager as they earned promotion to the Premier League in 2021 and he turned them into a mid-table top-flight side.

However, when he was at the Bees, Frank was at a very well-run club, with a clear identity, and there was much less media attention on him.

Brentford were a relatively low-possession side, but that would have to change for him to succeed at Tottenham.

Many suspected Brentford would struggle when Frank left, but his set-piece coach Keith Andrews is on course to guide them to their best-ever Premier League finish.

Meanwhile, Frank’s Tottenham were listless, often struggled to create meaningful chances, and in the en,d they won just two of 13 home league games. They lacked an identity, and he was unable to turn the tide.

It appears that the head coach at Brentford is just another part of a successful cog, but Tottenham are not as well run as their London neighbours, and the Dane was not up to the task.

Why Joe Lewis took his sweet time with Thomas Frank sack as Tottenham expenses broken down

Joe Lewis may need to be shown some extra compassion at Tottenham after sacking Thomas Frank, because let’s not forget, it was Daniel Levy who brought the head coach to N17.

Spurs announced their decision to part ways with the Dane on Wednesday following a damaging 2-1 defeat to Newcastle in the Premier League.

Levy pushed for Frank‘s hire in the summer and had to pay Brentford a large sum of money in compensation to acquire his services at Tottenham.

Not only that, but Levy then fled, maybe after he realised he made the wrong decision, as Lewis now has to pick up all of the broken pieces.

Worst of all, Lewis and ENIC will also have to now pay up Frank’s extortionate salary.

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Thomas Frank could cost Tottenham £30m in total, with wages left to pay

The loss has left Spurs in 16th place on 29 points, as it doesn’t get any easier with Arsenal next up in the league.

Many suggested that Lewis took far too long sacking Frank, with the Lilywhites now genuinely looking like they are in a relegation battle.

However, one of the reasons why he will have wanted the Dane to turn things around is because of the financial repercussions that Tottenham now face from his departure.

According to The Sun, Frank’s deal is worth £24million over the three years, as Lewis and ENIC may be forced to pay the remaining £18million.

So in total, Levy spent around £30.7million for the ex-Brentford boss, who has brought nothing but harm to the Lilywhites.

It’s glaringly obvious to see that Lewis was hesitant to pull the trigger on him for this reason, and he cannot be solely blamed for the appointment.

What’s happening with Frank’s backroom staff?

Tottenham‘s official statement on Wednesday thanked Frank for his efforts and wished him well in his future endeavours, but didn’t confirm the future of his backroom staff.

The £6.7million that the Lilywhites spent on the 52-year-old was also for his staff, and they too will be getting big amounts.

There could be some thinking behind the scenes that the new interim boss could still work with Frank’s team, but time will tell.

Either way, Lewis and ENIC have been slightly done over with the finances of a deal that Levy himself pushed for, but they are not excused for the direction that the club is going in.

Thomas Frank’s departure has left Tottenham back on the hunt for a new manager.

Tottenham are at risk of relegation from the Premier League, but it’s an all-too-familiar feeling, having finished 17th under Ange Postecoglou last season.

This campaign’s failures have been pointed at Frank, who was relieved of his duties as Tottenham manager on Wednesday morning, off the back of another home defeat.

Postecoglou has been mooted for a return to North London, though that is unlikely, but a move back to Spurs for Pochettino may not be ruled out quite yet.

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What has been said about Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs return?

Pochettino was earmarked for a return to Tottenham prior to Frank getting the job, though that quite evidently never came to fruition.

And now again, the same rumours are flying.

Back in January, it was reported by Ben Jacobs that Pochettino would be open to returning to North London, having found plenty of success there in his previous spell.

However, for Tottenham, it feels unlikely that it would happen ahead of the final 12 games of the season, especially considering his position with the USMNT.

Pochettino will not want to give up the chance of managing at the World Cup in the summer, and if he were to take the Tottenham job now, that wouldn’t happen.

There is every chance that he would make the move in the summer, but that would hinge on Spurs hiring someone between now and the end of the season, and in that regard, there’s a clear name to consider, not that it would spark much optimism.

Ryan Mason could take Tottenham job until May

Ryan Mason knows Tottenham inside out, having spent time there as a player, but more recently as a coach prior to his failed spell at West Brom.

In fact, Mason has already been linked with the Tottenham job when Frank sack rumours were starting to emerge halfway through the eight-game winless run that saw him dismissed.

If it were to happen, it’s highly unlikely to satisfy the supporters who have grown frustrated with the lack of direction from their club, but it would be a perhaps sensible stop-gap appointment to keep Spurs in the Premier League.

That is the one and only aim for the remainder of the campaign, and with 12 games remaining, time is running out.