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Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou appears to be safe in his job for now, with their injury situation having a major impact on their performances, according to reliable journalist David Ornstein.

Spurs produced another disappointing display last time out in the Premier League, losing 3-2 away to struggling Everton. The north London club were 3-0 down at half-time, with the away end at Goodison Park quickly becoming frustrated at yet another poor performance from their team.

Tottenham currently sit in 15th place in the Premier League table, and Postecoglou is undoubtedly in territory that would usually see a manager sacked, especially when Spurs are used to competing for European places. Despite that, Spurs' injury list is astronomical, and without making excuses for Postecoglou, he's in a difficult situation.

David Ornstein: Postecoglou Safe at Tottenham

At least for now

Speaking on NBC Sports, Ornstein has said that the Tottenham hierarchy are continuing to back Postecoglou, despite their results being 'far below expectations'. The Tottenham board will undoubtedly have sympathy with Postecoglou due to the injuries in their squad at the moment...

"The Tottenham hierarchy, as far as I understand it, continue to back Ange Postecoglou. They believe in him to turn this around. Of course, results are far below expectations, and they feel that they should have won more matches than they have lost. But that doesn't mean that Ange Postecoglou is on the brink or he's about to go. I think they still support him, and their reasons for that will be largely down to the injuries that he has suffered."

It doesn't get any easier for Spurs with a Europa League clash coming this week before returning to Premier League action. Their injury situation only appears to be worsening, with Dominic Solanke ruled out to face Everton the day before the game after picking up an injury in training.

Brennan Johnson, Fraser Forster, Yves Bissouma, Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, Micky van de Ven, Rodrigo Bentancur, Dominic Solanke, Timo Werner, and Wilson Odobert were all unavailable to face the Toffees on Sunday afternoon.

Tottenham Hotspur could look for further recruits in the managerial hotseat with Ange Postecoglou falling under the microscope amid some poor results in north London - and reports have stated that could see them move for Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna in the future. However, an imminent appointment has been deemed 'unlikely' due to McKenna's commitment to the Tractor Boys.

Postecoglou has won just one of his last ten Premier League games in charge, seeing his side slip further and further down the table - and although they are eight points clear of relegation, anything but a top-half finish is simply not good enough. Targets to replace the Australian have been floated, with McKenna being one of those.

Report: McKenna 'Likely' to be in Tottenham Manager Discussion

The Ipswich boss has massively impressed with his style of play

The report from TEAMtalk states that McKenna will likely be in the discussion amongst new managers at Tottenham, if Daniel Levy and the board do decide to sack Postecoglou after their continued poor run of form throughout the season.

However, it could be tough to attract the young boss to north London, especially in mid-season. The former Manchester United coach is fully focused on Ipswich - who believe their manager is 'world-class'2 as he is attempting to guide them away from the relegation zone, and that will be his mission first and foremost after taking the Tractor Boys from League One obscurity to the top-flight.

Only behind Wolverhampton Wanderers on goal difference, the Tractor Boys face a superb chance at staying in the Premier League if they can pick up a run of results - and McKenna will likely see out the campaign in Suffolk before deciding on his future at the end of the season.

McKenna has risen to prominence having taken the third-tier side to the riches of the Premier League with an attractive style of football that blew away the Championship last season, and at such a young age with a limited budget, bigger clubs have taken a liking to the Northern Irishman, which is evidenced by Tottenham's interest.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Kieran McKenna has won 79 of his 155 games in charge of Ipswich Town.

Spurs chiefs continue to state their confidence in Postecoglou, being mindful that the club have undergone a horrific injury crisis in recent months - but there is always a chance that he will be relieved of his duties if they can't improve their 15th-place standing at present.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 20-01-25.

Tottenham Hotspur could turn to Brentford manager Thomas Frank if they decide to sack Ange Postecoglou, according to TEAMtalk.

A 3-2 defeat to Everton on Sunday (January 19) was Spurs' 12th of the Premier League campaign. They sit 15th and have taken just 24 points from 22 games. Doubts are growing over Postecoglou, but he still has the support of chairman Daniel Levy.

Postecoglou is set to be backed with more transfer business this month following Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky's arrival from Slavia Prague. An injury crisis has plagued the Lilywhites throughout the season and has been hugely problematic for the manager.

Tottenham Eye Frank As Potential Postecoglou Replacement

The Bees Boss Was A Previous Managerial Target

If Levy decides to dismiss Postecoglou, the question will be who will replace the Australian. The North Londoners were previously interested in Brentford's Frank before appointing Postecoglou in July 2023, and he'd reportedly be one of their 'top targets' for the job.

Frank's stock has increasingly grown every season the Bees stay put in the Premier League. He guided them to promotion in 2021 and has cemented their status as a consistent and tricky competing mid-table top-flight side. He's overseen eight wins in 22 league games this season, including wins over Bournemouth (3-2) and Newcastle United (4-2).

The 51-year-old - described as "one of the best" by Pep Guardiola - hasn't only impressed on the results front but also with his adaptability, dealing superbly well with Ivan Toney's exit last summer with the development of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa's partnership. The Dane could leave Brentford at the end of the season.

Frank has been with the West London outfit since October 2018 and has two years left on his contract. He was linked with the Manchester United job in the summer and suggested his future wasn't certain at the Gtech. His side sit 11th in the league and their previous finishes have been 13th, 9th and 16th.

All statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt - correct as of 20/01/2025.

Alasdair Gold expects Tottenham Hotspur are keeping an eye on Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola as speculation grows over Ange Postecoglou's future.

Postecoglou is coming under increasing pressure amid Spurs' woeful form. His men suffered a 3-2 defeat to Everton on Sunday (January 19), their 12th defeat of the Premier League campaign. The Lilyhwites are 15th with 24 points in 22 games.

Fabrizio Romano gave an update on the Australian coach's situation in his latest GIVEMESPORT newsletter. He suggested the club acknowledge the depleted squad their manager is dealing with due to a lengthy list of players out injured, the most recent being Dominic Solanke, who picked up a knee injury in training.

Spurs can end a 17-year trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup. Postecoglou's men are 1-0 up on aggregate against Liverpool in the semi-finals, and the second leg takes place on February 6 at Anfield.

Gold: Iraola Likely 'Catching Spurs' Eye'

The Spaniard has been extremely impressive at Bournemouth

Alasdair Gold touched on Postecoglou's future by suggesting the North Londoners may be eyeing Bournemouth boss Iraola. He wrote for football.london:

"Andoni Iraola will no doubt be catching Spurs' eye with his work at Bournemouth but the Spaniard is highly unlikely to leave the south coast in mid-season and even he can't magically heal injuries."

Iraola arrived at the Vitality in July 2023 in a contentious fashion. Bournemouth opted to sack Gary O'Neil despite the English coach keeping them in the Premier League.

However, the club's owner, Bill Foley's decision to replace O'Neil with Iraola has been proven right. The Spanish coach has been a massive hit on the South Coast.

The 42-year-old has steered the Cherries into European qualification contention and in style. They play some of the most exciting football in the English top flight, with Liverpool-linked duo Antoine Semenyo and Milos Kerkez and in-form forward Justin Kluivert shining under the Athletic Bilbao legend.

The 'incredible' Iraola has overseen 10 wins and five defeats in 22 league games, and his side are 7th, a point off the top four. Kluivert netted a hat-trick while Kerkez was on target in a 4-1 win over the previously in-form Newcastle United on Saturday (January 18).

Bournemouth are also dealing with several injuries to Iraola's first-team squad. He's without the likes of club-record £40.2 million signing Evanilson and defensive duo Julian Araujo, and Marcos Senesi. But Iraola's troops are flying high in the league, and his stock is growing at the Vitality. He'll have a year left on his contract in the summer amid talk of him replacing Postecoglou.

All statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt - correct as of 20/01/2025.

Tottenham Hotspur suffered yet another defeat on Sunday away to Everton, and Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on his future, writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter.

Spurs were defeated 3-2 at Goodison Park, conceding three times without reply in the first half against a struggling Everton side. The north London outfit fought back with two late goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison, but they couldn't rescue a point as David Moyes' side picked up an all-important victory.

Postecoglou does have a host of injury troubles to contend with at the moment, with almost a full starting XI of players on the treatment table. Their results have been unacceptable of late regardless of their injury situation as they sit in 15th place in the Premier League table.

Injury problems are having an impact

Writing in his GIVEMESPORT newsletter, Romano has confirmed that there are no substantial updates on Postecoglou's position at Tottenham. Injuries are said to be considered a massive issue and one of the reasons why the north London club are struggling at the moment...

"At the moment, no substantial updates on Ange Postecoglou's position. Let's see what happens in the next few days but injuries are considered a massive issue and one of the reasons why Spurs' plan is currently not working."

Against Everton, Tottenham's injury list was certainly significant. Brennan Johnson, Fraser Forster, Yves Bissouma, Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, Micky van de Ven, Rodrigo Bentancur, Dominic Solanke, Timo Werner, and Wilson Odobert were all unavailable - 11 senior players.

The pressure will undoubtedly be mounting on Postecoglou, but Daniel Levy and Spurs have shown faith in him so far this season. Although missing players shouldn't be an excuse, Tottenham's injury list is significant and will be having a major impact on their ability to produce positive performances.

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Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou could be given a reprieve in his treacherous Premier League season with the potential signing of Barcelona star Ansu Fati - with reports from Spain stating that the Blaugrana star will be on the move in January after suffering a poor season in Catalonia.

Fati was billed as one of the world's best youngsters after bursting onto the scene at the Nou Camp with 15 La Liga goals in just 41 games for the club. But since then, he's fallen on hard times with just 11 appearances for Barcelona in the last 18 months - and that could reportedly see Tottenham take advantage.

Report: Tottenham 'Show Interest' in Ansu Fati

The forward is out of sorts at Barcelona

The report from Spanish outlet Sport states that despite Fati's poor form, clubs have shown an interest in signing the Barcelona star - with Tottenham being one of those names.

The winger, who spent last season on loan at Brighton, has a contract set to run for two-and-a-half years, with 'anything' able to happen between now and the winter transfer window. This could come in the form of a loan deal, in which the Spanish club could look to negotiate how much of Fati's wage any interested side would pay, alongside a potential transfer fee - which is declining in value by the month.

West Ham United are also thought to be interested, alongside Andalusian rivals Real Betis and Sevilla, where Fati grew up - but Tottenham's search for a forward is apparent, and they could look to conduct a deal for the 10-time Spain cap.

Randal Kolo Muani is one name who won't join after he snubbed a move to north London in favour of a transfer to Juventus, but with the 'elite' Fati and Noah Okafor being linked in the past, it's clear that Postecoglou wants a forward in his ranks - in which Fati could restart his career after falling out of favour at Barcelona.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ansu Fati has made 120 appearances for Barcelona, scoring 29 goals.

His loan spell at Brighton wasn't as fruitful as first thought, with the young forward only scoring two goals in 19 games for the Seagulls - but with Tottenham undergoing a striking injury crisis, it could see them use Fati in a prominent role where he could shine in north London.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 19-01-25.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly looking to push on with their interest in Leicester City ace, Facundo Buonanotte, who is currently on loan from Brighton, according to a report from Fichajes.

Buonanotte has been a standout performer during his loan spell with Leicester thus far, further named as one of the most improved players in the Premier League this term.

His performances have not only caught the eye of Spurs but have also reaffirmed Brighton's commitment to integrating him into their long-term plans. The Seagulls are reportedly determined to retain the 20-year-old, making any potential deal increasingly complex for Postecoglou and his entourage, but they remain keen nonetheless.

Tottenham Pushing for Buonanotte Deal This January

Brighton are reluctant to part ways with the Argentine on a permanent deal

Per Fichajes, Brighton have expressed clear intent to keep Buonanotte, following his strong performances this term. Regardless, as the month nears its conclusion, Tottenham continue to push for reinforcements to the squad, and see the Argentina international as an ideal signing to close the window.

The Lilywhites reportedly made a bid in the region of €45 million (£37 million) at the end of December to test Brighton's resolve. Ultimately, the deal has not progressed since, though the North Londoners could still be primed to make another advance in the latter stages of this transfer window.

Signed for just £10 million two years ago in 2023, the Perez-born forward, dubbed a "certified gem", gradually worked his way up the ranks in the first-team, and managed 27 league appearances for the Seagulls last term. He opted to spend the 2024/25 campaign on loan with newly-promoted Leicester, and he currently ranks second for the most goal contributions at the club.

Meanwhile, Tottenham have just about been filling up the numbers on the bench lately amid a persistent injury crisis. The likes of WIlson Odobert, Timo Werner and Richarlison have spent prolonged periods on the sidelines, with the latter of the three only recently returning to action. Postecoglou is keen to add more quality to his forward options and the top prospect, Buonanotte, could help solve this issue in the short-term, while also filling quota towards the club's youth project as well.

Statistics courtesy of FBRef.com - Correct as of 19/01/2025

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou is more under the cosh than ever after yet another Premier League loss, this time to Everton on Sunday - and it's seen him considered 'under serious pressure' in north London, with Tottenham languishing 15th in the Premier League.

Postecoglou opted for a back-three of Archie Gray, Radu Dragusin and Ben Davies at Goodison Park, going away from his usual grain of a 4-2-3-1 formation - but it certainly didn't have the desired effect that he would have wanted, with Spurs going 3-0 down at half-time against an Everton side that had only scored 15 goals all season prior to the crunch bottom-half clash. Despite late goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison, it leaves Tottenham with just one win from 10 in the league - and Postecoglou has been warned that he's under pressure.

Postecoglou Future 'Under Serious Pressure'

Another Premier League loss has massively hindered the Lilywhites

A post-match article from The Standard stated that, whilst Tottenham have been massively hampered by defensive woes in recent weeks, injuries couldn't excuse their performance on Merseyside - with Postecoglou having to shoulder the blame.

And as a result of the loss to the Toffees, Postecoglou has been told that he is under 'serious pressure' in north London, with the club already nine points away from the top half of the Premier League. The report from journalist Dan Kilpatrick read:

"There is a compelling case that the club’s slow start to the transfer window has badly exacerbated the situation; Postecoglou has been repeatedly calling for a new forward since the start of the month, but Spurs have lost three forwards to injury in the past 10 days.

"Injuries, though, could not excuse the level of their performance on Merseyside, for which the manager must take a significant share of the blame.

"There has been no appetite at Spurs to sack Postecoglou, with the club committed to a long-term project and accepting that he has been hamstrung by injuries.

"The manager must, though, be considered under serious pressure, with Spurs in desperate need of addressing their spiralling league form fast."

Only League Cup Trophy Could Save Postecoglou at This Rate

The Lilywhites are one step away from a Wembley final

Postecoglou is light years away from where his side were last season. Eight wins and two draws from their opening 10 Premier League games saw him highly heralded by the club's fans, and even though they eventually finished fifth in the top-flight to secure Europa League football, it was a solid marker for the Australian to build upon for his second campaign.

Evidently, that hasn't happened, and their nightmare campaign continues to roll on. Injuries have played their part and that must be taken into consideration, but Tottenham have lost four of their last five games in the Premier League and that, quite simply, is relegation form - of which they are only eight points clear of the bottom three.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ange Postecoglou has won 36 of his 74 games in charge of Tottenham.

Unless Postecoglou wins the League Cup, with his side taking a 1-0 advantage to Liverpool for the second leg at Anfield, it will be a dreadful season by their own standards. That could push him closer to the exit door, with Tottenham currently closer to the relegation zone than the top-half, which was almost unfathomable given how well the Australian started last season.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 19-01-25.

Tottenham Hotspur could turn to OGC Nice striker Evann Guessand to help deal with Dominic Solanke's injury, according to TEAMtalk.

Solanke picked up a knee injury in training and is set for a spell on the sidelines. The English frontman was absent from Spurs' clash with Everton on Sunday (January 19). It's an almighty setback for Ange Postecoglou, whose squad is depleted due to an injury curse.

The 27-year-old joined Tottenham from Bournemouth last summer for £65 million, and he's been impressive in North London. He's registered seven goals in 18 Premier League games, but his club will now be without their talismanic forward.

Tottenham Eye Guessand Amid Solanke Injury

The Ivory Coast Striker Is Impressing in Ligue 1

Spurs scouts have reportedly been tracking Guessand, and he appears to be an option to give Postecoglou more options in attack. The Ivory Coast international has managed nine goals and five assists in 26 games across competitions, possessing a direct approach and versatility that allows him to play across the frontline.

A new versatile attacker was on Postecoglou's agenda before Solanke's injury. The Lilywhites were interested in Randal Kolo Muani, but the Paris Saint-Germain striker chose to join Juventus on loan instead of heading to North London.

Guessand could be a good alternative to Kolo Muani, but Nice want around £20 million. He has over three years left on his contract at the Allianz Riveria, but the 'complete' forward could be headed to the Premier League.

West Ham United and Bournemouth are reportedly also interested in the Nice academy product, per The Daily Mail. Spurs may be eager to win the race for the forward to ensure they have cover for Solanke while also having more depth out wide amid a disastrous league campaign.

Tottenham sit 15th after 22 games played and Postecoglou is feeling the heat. There's no debate that he's dealt with constant injury problems and more arrivals are needed to turn the tide. Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky joined earlier in the window from Slavia Prague for £12.5 million and has served as cover for the injured Guglielmo Vicario.

All statistics courtesy of SofaScore - correct as of 19/01/2025.

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly held talks with Massimiliano Allegri over potentially replacing Ange Postecoglou, according to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport.

Spurs have continuously backed Postecoglou despite the club's ominous situation. The latest is that the Australian coach reportedly retains the full support of the higher-ups despite a 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the North London derby midweek, meaning they have lost 11 of 21 Premier League games and sit 15th in the table.

Postecoglou oversaw a 1-0 win over Liverpool in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie. This opportunity for potential silverware might dictate Daniel Levy's reluctance to pull the plug on the 59-year-old. He has over two years on his contract and refuses to budge over his attacking playing style despite a defensive injury crisis.

Tottenham Held Talks With Allegri

No Offer Was Made To The Saudi Pro League-Linked Italian

Allegri reportedly held 'informal talks' with Tottenham chairman Levy but didn't receive an offer. This suggests the Lilywhites wanted to continue with Postecoglou, and it's not mentioned when these talks took place, but he was present at the club's stadium in November for a 2-2 draw against AS Roma in the Europa League.

The Italian tactician has been out of management since agreeing to terminate his contract with Juventus at the end of last season. Despite a tumultuous end to his second reign at the Allianz Stadium, he was a success with the Old Lady, winning the Coppa Italia in his final game in charge.

Allegri failed to deliver the Serie A title after returning to Juve in 2021, having previously won the Scudetto five times. But a manager hailed 'one of the best in Europe' by Mario Mandzukic wasn't without suitors after leaving for a second time last summer.

West Ham United made an offer to Allegri, but he rejected it. Saudi Pro League giants Al-Shabab and Belgium's national team were also snubbed by the 57-year-old. He appears to be considering an offer to become Al-Ahli's new manager, who have offered him a staggering two-year contract worth €50 million £42.2 million.

All statistics courtesy of SofaScore - correct as of 18/01/2025.

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