Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is in the market for a potential new manager this summer, with Ange Postecoglou likely to leave after a disappointing season.
Ange Postecoglou facing Spurs exit regardless of Europa League
News sources across the British media, including Mirror journalist John Cross and The Telegraph's Matt Law, have heard from their sources that Spurs could part company with Postecoglou, even if they win the Europa League.
It would be quite a feat for the Australian to clinch Tottenham's first piece of silverware in 17 years amid a campaign blighted by injuries, protests from supporters and potentially their worst ever Premier League season to date.
The Lilywhites face this year's fairy-tale overachievers Bodo/Glimt in the Europa semi-finals, a side nobody expected to get this far, and Postecoglou's men are the overwhelming favourites to reach this year's final in Bilbao.
However, even in the event that Postecoglou keeps good on his promise by winning a major trophy during his second season in charge, something he confidently predicted right at the start of 2024/2025, Spurs' torrid domestic form and lack of backing from fans could mean he still parts company.
Levy has the likes of Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, Fulham's Marco Silva, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner and Brentford's Thomas Frank on Spurs' managerial shortlist to replace Postecoglou, according to reports,
Further abroad, reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano has previously shared news of Inter Milan's Simone Inzaghi attracting admirers from within Spurs, but it will be very hard for Levy to prise the Nerazzurri boss away from Italy.
The dissatisfaction around N17 right now after this tepid campaign has caused tensions in the stands to reach boiling point, so Levy and ENIC are under real pressure to get this next appointment right, make smart investments into the squad and turn Tottenham's fortunes around.
Tottenham now eyeing Burnley manager Scott Parker
As per The Mail and journalist Mike Keegan, a new name is now on Tottenham's growing list of linked head coaches - Burnley boss Scott Parker.
The former Lilywhites and England midfielder amassed 63 appearances for Spurs during his playing days, and has since gone on to enjoy some successful stints during his managerial career - guiding both Fulham and Burnley to Premier League promotion.
Bar a failed stint at Jupiler Pro League side Club Brugge, the 44-year-old has showcased some promise in his early career as a tactician, and it is believed Tottenham are fans of Parker as a manager.
He's also attracted praise from his peers, with Man City boss Pep Guardiola branding him one of English football's new "innovative" coaches back in 2021, while former Tottenham left-back Ryan Sessegnon called Parker a "top coach" when he was linked with the hot seat four years ago.
"He’s a top guy, top man and a top coach. He’s just an all-round great guy," explained Sessegnon.
"He obviously has a philosophy of play and sticks to it and all the players are buying into that. Recently, it hasn’t been so good for them in terms of results, but I think the performances and effort is still there."