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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly stepped up their interest in Adi Hutter as their search for a long-term manager continues.

The North Londoners currently have Igor Tudor in interim charge, but his position at the club is uncertain following a poor run of form.

Tudor was brought in by Spurs to steady the ship following the dismissal of Thomas Frank last month, but the 47-year-old has failed to make the desired impact and there have subsequently been rumours of him facing the sack.

Tottenham are still searching for their first Premier League win of 2026 and find themselves in serious danger of relegation as they sit 17th in the table, hovering just one point above the bottom three with seven games remaining.

Tudor has lost five of his seven games in charge of Spurs (W1 D1) and the most damaging of all came last weekend when his side suffered a 3-0 home defeat to relegation-threatened rivals Nottingham Forest, who have leapfrogged the Lilywhites in the table.

After the match, Tudor did not carry out his media duties after he was informed of the passing of his father, so assistant coach Bruno Salter stepped in and insisted that the Spurs hierarchy retain the full support of the current coaching team.

Tottenham sound out Hutter as Tudor exit rumours intensify

However, football.london claims that there is a growing belief that a mutual agreement over Tudor’s exit is the most likely eventuality, with the club keen to be sensitive to the Croatian’s situation during this difficult period following his father’s death.

A parting of ways would allow Tudor to focus on family matters, while Tottenham can focus fully on their bid to avoid relegation under a new coach, who they would hope can provide a much-needed manager bounce.

According to French news outlet L’Equipe, Spurs have already held talks with former Monaco boss Hutter over their managerial position, though no agreement has been finalised at this stage.

This comes after reports emerged earlier this week claiming that the 56-year-old – without Premier League experience – had become a serious candidate to take the reins at Spurs.

Hutter has been out of work since he was sacked by Ligue 1 side Monaco in October last year, leaving with 51.61% win ratio across a two-and-a-half-year spell in France.

The Austrian had previously amassed over 200 games as a manager in his homeland with Rheindorf Altach, SV Grodig and Red Bull Salzburg, before gaining experience in the German Bundesliga with Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Monchengladbach.

Hutter is not the only name believed to be on Tottenham’s managerial radar, as Roberto De Zerbi, Marco Rose, Edin Terzic and former boss Mauricio Pochettino have also been linked with the North London club.

Tottenham Hotspur attacker Dejan Kulusevski has explained that his recent limp was due to small 'intervention' and is not a major cause for concern.

The former Juventus attacker has not made a single appearance for the Lilywhites this season due to a serious knee injury, which he sustained in a home defeat to Crystal Palace towards the end of the 2024-25 season.

Neither Thomas Frank nor Igor Tudor have been able to put a definitive timeframe on Kulusevski's rehabilitation, and there is no guarantee that he will play a single minute of the current campaign.

Kulusevski is unsurprisingly not being considered for international selection as a result, although he did visit the Sweden training camp ahead of his nation's World Cup 2026 Qualifying playoff semi-final with Ukraine.

However, the attacker sparked fresh concern when it was reported that he was seen limping on the training fields, although he has now taken to social media to quell those fears.

Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski explains recent 'limp'

On an Instagram story, Kulusevski posted a photo of himself seemingly on an exercise bike in a gymnasium, with the caption: "Just to clarify things.

"I'm limping because I had a small intervention in the knee two weeks ago. Went in and took out what was not supposed to be there. Knee is great now. Thanks for all the support. God is the greatest. Always."

While Kulusevski's post suggest that the 25-year-old has not suffered a setback in his recovery, it remains to be seen if he will return to action to help Spurs in their relegation battle before the campaign comes to a close.

The Scandinavian quickly became a fan favourite at Tottenham upon his initial loan arrival from Juventus in early 2022 and has now recorded 25 goals and 30 assists in 146 appearances for the Lilywhites across all competitions.

Kulusevski's contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium runs for another two seasons, but whether he will stick around if the Lilywhites suffer a catastrophic relegation is another question entirely.

When will Tottenham's other injured players return?

Kulusevski is one of three long-term knee victims in the Tottenham infirmary, the other two being James Maddison and Wilson Odobert, both on the way back from severe ACL injuries.

Maddison is already working with the ball and sprinting on the training fields, so the Englishman has a slim chance of returning before the season ends, but the same cannot be said for Odobert.

Meanwhile, Mohammed Kudus and Rodrigo Bentancur could return from their thigh problems at some point in April, and the same goes for Ben Davies (ankle) and Guglielmo Vicario (hernia).

Tottenham Hotspur winger Dejan Kulusevski has reportedly been seen limping, raising fresh concerns over his ongoing injury problems.

The 25-year-old has not featured this season after undergoing patella surgery last May, and no clear timeline has been provided for his return.

Kulusevski contributed 10 goals and 11 assists across all competitions last season and was a key figure under Ange Postecoglou, but has now been sidelined for more than 10 months.

The winger recently visited the Sweden national football team camp on Wednesday ahead of their World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine.

According to Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, Kulusevski was spotted limping on the training pitch, a development that is likely to worry Spurs supporters.

Dejan Kulusevski injury: Will he return to action this season?

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Previous comments from Thomas Frank revealed that the player received an injection in December, while updates on his recovery have remained limited.

There are also reports that Kulusevski has consulted renowned Barcelona-based knee specialist Ramon Cugat as concerns grow over the complexity of his injury.

During his absence, Tottenham have gone through three managers and currently sit 17th in the Premier League table with 30 points, battling to avoid relegation.

Kulusevski is said to be working hard to return before the end of the season and contribute to the survival fight, although interim boss Igor Tudor has not provided any recent update.

Tottenham's long injury list

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Spurs’ struggles have been compounded by a lengthy injury list, including Yves Bissouma, Ben Davies, Mohammed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur, Wilson Odobert, Kulusevski himself, and James Maddison.

Mathys Tel also sustained a groin injury during the 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest and has withdrawn from the France national under-21 squad.

Maddison, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in a pre-season friendly against Newcastle United, could reportedly return towards the end of the campaign.

Tudor has also indicated that Kudus and Bentancur are progressing well and could rejoin the squad in the coming weeks.

Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that he "misses the football scene in England", amid speculation linking him with a return to Tottenham Hotspur.

The Argentine is currently preparing to lead USA - one of three host nations - at the 2026 World Cup.

With the tournament featuring 48 teams, there is potential for Pochettino and the Stars and Stripes to still be participating in the competition heading into July.

Nevertheless, at a time when Igor Tudor is struggling to make an impact at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, reports persist that Pochettino could emerge as a long-term alternative to the Croatian.

That may be dependent on whether Spurs remain in England's top flight, the North Londoners currently sitting just one point above the Premier League relegation zone.

Pochettino fuels Spurs return talk

Speaking in an interview with L'Equipe, Pochettino has admitted that he misses Premier League football and living in England.

Pochettino went as far as saying that the division is the "ideal place" to be a manager.

He said: "I miss the football scene in England. I love the country, its culture, the football culture.

"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."

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Are comments a come-and-get-me plea?

Despite his focus being on guiding USA to a successful World Cup campaign, Pochettino's contract expiring after the tournament means that he naturally must assess his options.

The majority of Spurs supporters would love to see Pochettino, who took charge of 293 matches between 2014 and 2019, back in the dugout.

At a time when short and long-term options are being linked with Spurs, Pochettino may feel the need to hint that he is interested in a return to North London.

In this instance, though, he may have just been giving an honest answer, given that he has spent eight years of his career in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur youngster Mathys Tel has reportedly had to withdraw from the France Under-21s squad with the injury he picked up over the weekend.

The former Bayern Munich youngster, who has become a fan favourite for Spurs in recent weeks amid their disastrous plight, was forced off with an apparent groin problem in Sunday's 3-0 Premier League loss to Nottingham Forest.

Assistant manager Bruno Saltor - filling in for Igor Tudor after the Croatian's family bereavement - told the media after the game that Tel would need assessing to see if he could link up with the French youth team.

Les Bleuets face Iceland and Luxembourg in Under-21 Euros qualifiers later this month, but according to L'Equipe, Tel has been forced to withdraw from the squad for the March international break.

Tottenham's Mathys Tel pulls out of France squad with injury

Tel - who was replaced by compatriot Randal Kolo Muani in Sunday's loss to Forest - is said to have 'done everything he could' to make himself fit for the Under-21s fixtures and arrived earlier this week for training.

Tel was present on both Monday and Tuesday and even took part in some small-sided drills with Manchester United's Leny Yoro earlier today, as well as undergoing some light jogging activities.

However, the decision was taken following Tuesday's training session that Tel was not fit enough to represent his country, and Lens' Rayan Fofana will take his place in the Bleuets' ranks.

The 20-year-old will now return to Tottenham for further assessment, with the aim of returning in time for Spurs' first fixture back, which does not come until April 12 against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

Tel has accrued three goals and one assist from 31 appearances in a Tottenham shirt during the 2025-26 season and has started each of Spurs' last three games in the Premier League.

Tottenham's injury situation assessed after Mathys Tel blow

Tottenham have been navigating a double-figure absentee list for a large portion of the campaign, although Tudor's fitness crisis had eased in recent weeks with the returns of Lucas Bergvall, Pedro Porro and Kevin Danso.

However, Tel is still one of nine Tottenham players currently in the care of the doctors, a list that now includes number one goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who will undergo hernia surgery this week.

There is also no timeframe on Yves Bissouma's recovery from a muscle issue, while Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Wilson Odobert are likely all out for the season.

Mohammed Kudus and Rodrigo Bentancur could both return from their thigh injuries at some point next month, though, and the same goes for Ben Davies, working his way back from ankle surgery.

Former Monaco manager Adi Hutter has emerged as a ‘serious contender’ to become Tottenham Hotspur’s new head coach and replace interim boss Igor Tudor, according to a report.

Tudor has failed to make the desired impact as interim boss in North London since succeeding Thomas Frank last month, and he is believed to be in danger of losing his job.

The 47-year-old lost each of his first four matches in charge of Spurs before they held Liverpool to a surprise 1-1 Premier League draw at Anfield, and then beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, albeit crashing out 7-5 on aggregate.

Tudor then oversaw a harrowing 3-0 home defeat to relegation-threatened rivals Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday, a result that has seen Tottenham slip to 17th in the table and just one point above the bottom three with seven games remaining.

The Croatian did not carry out media duties following the loss to Forest after being informed of the passing of his father, but his assistant Bruno Salter insisted that Tudor and his staff feel the full support of the club’s board.

Tudor out, De Zerbi or Hutter in at Tottenham?

“We need to carry on because we care, we care for Spurs, we are family and want to get out of this situation,” Salter told reporters

“I am 100% sure we can get through this situation. We all have the same goal: fight until the end of the season and stay in the Premier League. Of course, we feel the support of everybody at the club.”

Despite that, Football Insider claims that Spurs are set to sack Tudor within the next 24 to 48 hours, with ex-Brighton & Hove Albion and Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi lined up as their top managerial target.

As things stand, De Zerbi would be open to taking the reins at Spurs, but only if the club secure Premier League survival this season.

A separate report from The Telegraph claims that Tottenham have indeed made contingency plans in the event of Tudor’s departure, with 56-year-old Hutter believed to be a ‘serious contender’.

Spurs-linked manager Adi Hutter in profile

Hutter has been out of work since October last year when he was sacked by Ligue 1 club Monaco, where he won 51.61% of his games as manager over a two-and-a-half-year period.

Known for his proactive, aggressive brand of football, the Austrian-born boss began his coaching career in his homeland with Red Bull Salzburg Juniors in 2008 before working with Rheindorf Altach, SV Grodig and Red Bull Salzburg, managing over 200 games.

After a year in charge of Salzburg, Hutter spent just over three seasons with Swiss outfit Young Boys and won the Swiss Super Lig title in the 2017-18 campaign.

Hutter then gained experience in the Bundesliga with Eintracht Frankfurt, where he managed 141 games over three years, before spending only one season with Borussia Monchengladbach, leaving by mutual consent in May 2022 after just 37 games at the helm.

Tottenham have time to weigh up whether to swap Tudor for someone like Hutter, as they do not return to Premier League action for almost three weeks, with a tricky trip to Sunderland taking place on April 12.

Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly open to taking the permanent managerial role at Tottenham Hotspur, but only under one condition.

Spurs currently sit 18th in the Premier League table, just one point above West Ham United, with only seven matches remaining in the season.

The north London club replaced Thomas Frank with Igor Tudor, but the decision has not paid off, with the interim boss yet to secure a Premier League victory.

Tottenham’s wretched run continued with a 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, marking their seventh loss in the last eight league matches and extending their wait for a first Premier League win in 2026.

While the club showed support for Tudor following the recent passing of his father Mario, the Croatian is not expected to be considered for the permanent role at the end of the season, regardless of Tottenham’s final league position.

Roberto De Zerbi open to taking Spurs job?

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According to The Telegraph, De Zerbi will only consider taking the permanent role at Tottenham if the club secure Premier League survival this season.

The 46-year-old guided Marseille to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 last term, but is currently without a job after leaving the French side by mutual consent in February.

Having impressed during his time at Brighton & Hove Albion, De Zerbi is keen to manage a leading Premier League club in the future, which could be a boost for Spurs.

The Italian could also emerge as a potential candidate for the Manchester United job next season, or even Liverpool should the club decide to part ways with Arne Slot.

Should Tottenham bring back Mauricio Pochettino?

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De Zerbi’s front-foot, attacking style of football would be well-suited to Tottenham, while his previous Premier League experience makes him a strong candidate for the role.

The report also claims that former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is among the frontrunners for the job.

Tottenham fans share a strong bond with the Argentine, who remains committed to managing the United States national team until the end of the summer’s World Cup.

Humiliated by Nottingham Forest on Sunday (0-3), Tottenham are edging dangerously close to the relegation zone. Should the Spurs go down, which players would be heading for the exit this summer?

Tottenham's form in the Premier League has been nothing short of disastrous. Thrashed by Nottingham Forest on Sunday (0-3), Spurs have not won a league game since 28 December 2025, when they beat Crystal Palace (0-1) under then-manager Thomas Frank.

Since that victory, Igor Tudor has been appointed as head coach of the North London club, who have now gone 13 matches without a single win in the Premier League.

Following a mediocre start to the season, Tottenham now find themselves on the brink of the relegation zone, sitting 17th with just a one-point cushion over West Ham, who occupy the first relegation spot in 18th.

Van de Ven and Romero set for inevitable departures if Spurs go down

With Randal Kolo Muani already expected to return to PSG at the end of his loan spell (no purchase option included), the list of potential departures in the event of relegation promises to be extensive.

While Tottenham have struggled badly this season, they still boast a wealth of talented players who simply have no business playing in the Championship.

This is particularly true of their first-choice centre-back pairing, Van de Ven and Romero. Valued at £55m and £42.5m respectively by Transfermarkt, both defenders will be on the radar of Europe's top clubs.

The Dutch defender had already made the significant decision not to extend his contract with Tottenham, with Barcelona and Real Madrid both in pursuit.

Tottenham: gems and key players inevitably heading for the exit

In addition to the two centre-backs, the club's two marquee signings from last summer could also be on the move: Mohammed Kudus, who arrived for £54m, and Xavi Simons, signed for £55m.

The Ghanaian is already reported to be on Atletico Madrid's radar. It is equally difficult to imagine the club's two other major signings this season, Mathys Tel and Conor Gallagher, playing in the English second tier next year.

This situation could also push promising youngsters towards the exit, such as Luka Vuskovic, who has already caught the eye of Barcelona and Hansi Flick, as well as Archie Gray, who is reportedly attracting interest from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

Tottenham Hotspur view the upcoming international break as the perfect opportunity to sack Igor Tudor, the latest report has claimed.

The Londoners' top-flight status was thrown further into jeopardy on Sunday, when they were beaten 3-0 by Nottingham Forest.

Spurs ended the weekend in 17th place in the Premier League with just 30 points, one point above 18th-place West Ham United, who face last-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers after the international break.

Interim boss Igor Tudor has now overseen five losses, one draw and one win in his seven games in charge, and his failure to win any of his five league matches has fuelled calls for him to be dismissed.

Football Insider report that Tottenham are accelerating plans to make a change in the dugout in the international break, with the pause of domestic football seen as a perfect opportunity to sack the head coach.

Harry Redknapp? Who should Tottenham appoint?

With just seven games remaining in the Premier League season, any new appointment in the dugout will have to have an immediate impact.

Former manager Harry Redknapp has been touted as a potential candidate to succeed Tudor, especially after he insisted that he would be willing to take on the job earlier in March.

Though the 79-year-old has not been in charge of a team since 2017, he is remembered fondly for his spell at Tottenham, and a feel-good factor may be enough to guide the team to safety.

Will Spurs avoid relegation if they sack Igor Tudor?

If Tottenham are to survive this season, they will likely have to pick up points in their next three games, which come against Sunderland, Brighton & Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The club's last four games come against Aston Villa, Leeds United, Chelsea and Everton, and all four sides are either battling for a place in Europe or for their survival.

West Ham are projected to total 36 points, so picking up two more wins for Tottenham could be enough to secure top-flight survival, though it would depend on goal difference.

Sunderland have taken points from sides like Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool, while Brighton and Wolves have also picked up points against elite teams, and any new manager must avoid underestimating Spurs' upcoming opponents.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven was taken off against Nottingham Forest for tactical reasons, assistant Bruno Saltor has revealed.

The Londoners' plight in the Premier League has worsened following their damaging 3-0 defeat against Forest at home on Sunday, with the club now 17th in the table.

Spurs were trailing 1-0 at half time after Igor Jesus scored from a corner, and supporters grew more concerned when defender Van de Ven did not return after the interval.

Igor Tudor's assistant Bruno Saltor took questions after the game due to the interim manager suffering a family bereavement, and he insisted that Van de Ven was not injured.

Speaking to reporters, Saltor revealed the changes made at half time were tactical, saying: "No [he is not injured]. It was a sub with the intention to give more dynamic in the left side and have more legs going forward. I thought that was like a tactical sub."

The Dutchman played as a left-back in the first half but he was replaced by Destiny Udogie, who is a more natural full-back.

Has Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero let Spurs down?

Van de Ven cannot be faulted for looking poor as a left-back against Forest given he prefers to play as a centre-back, but he has also made numerous costly mistakes throughout the season.

It should also be noted that the defender was sent off against Crystal Palace on March 5 after making a foul in the penalty area, and his dismissal eventually led to Tottenham collapsing and losing 3-1.

The 24-year-old has not been the only established defender to have made errors this season, with Cristian Romero at times guilty of playing recklessly.

If Spurs are relegated from the Premier League, senior pros such as Van de Ven and Romero will rightly come in for significant criticism.

Relegation battle: What next for Tottenham Hotspur?

If the Lilywhites were concerned about the threat of relegation before today's result, then alarm bells will be ringing around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The defeat against Forest has left Spurs on 30 points, one more than 18th-placed West Ham United, and two fewer than 16th-placed Forest.

There are only seven matches remaining in the Premier League season, and they face a difficult schedule, with the club set to play Sunderland away from home on April 12, before taking on Brighton & Hove Albion six days later.

West Ham will play Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers next in the top flight, and it would not be surprising if Spurs dropped into the bottom three with five games left.