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Tottenham expect to appoint a new manager before their next Premier League clash against Sunderland with two early frontrunners for the post

Igor Tudor has left Tottenham after his disastrous six-week reign in charge. And Spurs now expect to have their next manager in place for their next Premier League game in charge at Sunderland on April 12.

Tottenham are believed to be looking on the continent with former Brighton and Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi the strong early bookies’ favourite.

Austrian coach Adi Hutter, who most recently managed Monaco, has also been linked with the job. But former Everton and Burnley boss Sean Dyche is not in the frame having also publicly ruled himself out of the running to replace Tudor.

They are looking for a manager to help them stay up and have gone down the stats and foreign path in terms of recruitment.

Bruno Saltor will lead training for those not on international duty but they are expecting to make an appointment in the coming days.

That points to why Tudor has gone now with the club saying it was by mutual consent just a week after Tottenham lost to Nottingham Forest which leaves them just a point above the drop zone.

Tudor failed to win any of his Premier League games in charge and his appointment backfired in spectacular fashion.

They delayed taking any action as the club announced after the Forest game that Tudor’s father had passed away and issued their condolences.

Spurs turned to Tudor, 47, after dismissing Thomas Frank last month, with the club in a perilous position in the Premier League.

With Tottenham out of action until their game away to Sunderland on Sunday, April 12, both the club and Tudor have made the decision to part ways.

In a statement posted on the club's social media channels, Spurs said: "We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for Head Coach Igor Tudor to leave the Club with immediate effect.

"Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci have also left their respective roles of Goalkeeping Coach and Physical Coach. We thank Igor, Tomislav and Riccardo for their efforts during the past six weeks, in which they worked tirelessly.

"We also acknowledge the bereavement that Igor has recently suffered and send our support to him and his family at this difficult time. An update on a new Head Coach will be provided in due course."

Tudor lost his first five games in charge of Spurs before he briefly stopped the rot with a draw against Liverpool and victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

However, the latter result wasn't enough to send them through to the quarter-finals, leaving Premier League survival as their sole focus.

The decision leaves Tottenham looking for their fourth manager in less than a year. Spurs sacked Ange Postecoglou last summer, despite winning the Europa League.

Tottenham have announced that interim manager Igor Tudor has the left club via mutual consent. His final game proved to be last Sunday's chastening 3-0 defeat at home to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest.

Spurs turned to Tudor, 47, after dismissing Thomas Frank last month, with the club in a perilous position in the Premier League. But the former Juventus boss was unable to halt the club's slide, with Tottenham now just a point and place above the relegation zone.

Sunday's loss to Forest - who started the afternoon below them in the table - has turned out to be the final straw. The Croatian didn't speak to the media post-match, having been informed shortly after the full-time whistle that his father, Mario, had sadly passed away.

With Tottenham out of action until their game away to Sunderland on Sunday, April 12, both the club and Tudor have made the decision to part ways. In a statement posted on the club's social media channels, Spurs said: "We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for Head Coach Igor Tudor to leave the Club with immediate effect.

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"Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci have also left their respective roles of Goalkeeping Coach and Physical Coach. We thank Igor, Tomislav and Riccardo for their efforts during the past six weeks, in which they worked tirelessly.

"We also acknowledge the bereavement that Igor has recently suffered and send our support to him and his family at this difficult time. An update on a new Head Coach will be provided in due course."

Tudor lost his first five games in charge of Tottenham before he briefly stopped the rot with a draw against Liverpool and victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. However, the latter result wasn't enough to send them through to the quarter-finals, leaving Premier League survival as their sole focus.

The decision leaves Spurs looking for their fourth manager in less than a year. Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou last summer, despite winning the Europa League.

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Frank was quickly recruited from Brentford, but he endured a torrid time in North London before he was relieved of his duties. It remains to be seen whether Spurs will make another temporary appointment like with Tudor, who arrived with a reputation for saving crisis-ridden clubs in Italy.

Roberto De Zerbi is the early favourite, with the former Brighton boss currently out of work after being sacked by Marseille. Ex-Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is also sure to be in the frame, although he's otherwise engaged until the summer as he takes charge of World Cup co-hosts the United States.

Sean Dyche is a short-term option, having been dismissed by Forest last month. Austrian coach Adi Hutter, who most recently managed Monaco, has also been linked.

GK Barry found herself at the centre of controversy, including a comment that forced an apology to Tottenham

GK Barry's comment about Tottenham Hotspur led the Women's Super League to issue an apology to the club. The popular internet personality is set to appear on Michael McIntyre's The Wheel on BBC One on Saturday alongside the likes of Chris McCausland, Gabby Logan and Iain Stirling.

She sparked controversy last year while conducting the Women's League Cup quarter-final and semi-final draws. The 26-year-old, real name Grace Keeling, carried out the live draw alongside her partner, Portsmouth attacking midfielder Ella Rutherford, with it being broadcast on WSL Football's TikTok page.

However, her behaviour landed her in hot water after making several crude jokes, including a comment about Tottenham. An apology from the WSL was issued to the north London club following the controversial draw.

She also drew a ball from the bag, only to drop it back in accidentally, then removed it once more to be used as part of the official draw. When pulling out a ball with Tottenham's name on it, Grace asked the viewers: "What do we think of Tottenham?"

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The comment was in reference to the anti-Spurs chant sung by Arsenal supporters. An adjudicator was present at the draw and confirmed that the ball she took out for a second time - which revealed the home side in the first semi-final - was the same ball she dropped.

WSL Football later confirmed that if the number hadn't been the same, her blunder would have necessitated the draw being restarted. She has become a mainstay of reality television in the UK, having appeared on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in 2024.

In the same year, she joined Loose Women, becoming the youngest regular panel member in the ITV show's 25-year history. Following the WSL incident, she received support from her Loose Women colleague Denise Welch on Instagram.

Responding to a video about the criticism she and her partner faced, Welch said: "For goodness sake!!! Don't book Grace then!!!

"It's exactly what she does. She's never going to be a regular football pundit!! It's like booking Alan Carr and complaining he was too camp!!!"

Tottenham are considering another managerial change with Roberto De Zerbi on their radar, but several fan groups have come together to oppose a move for the ex-Brighton boss

Three Tottenham supporters' groups have released a joint statement opposing the possible appointment of Roberto De Zerbi, who has been touted as the first choice should Igor Tudor be relieved of his duties.

The north Londoners are without a Premier League win in 2026 and their Croatian boss has not has the desired effect, leading to talk of him being dismissed after a little over six weeks in the job. The 3-0 loss at home to Nottingham Forest left Tottenham just one point above the relegation zone.

As Tottenham's bosses consider a change, De Zerbi - who has impressed previously at Brighton - is seen as the ideal candidate. But his previous comments on Mason Greenwood, whom he managed at Marseille, have been cited as a serious red flag.

As a result, fan groups have united in a 'No to Roberto De Zerbi campaign' as they believe his feelings towards Greenwood would damage the club's culture. The ex-Manchester United star was arrested on suspicion of rape, assault, and coercive and controlling behaviour - but the Crown Prosecution Service dropped the charges.

When he moved to Marseille, following his exit from Manchester, De Zerbi claimed that he was “good guy” but had paid a “heavy price” and that he "knew a totally different person than the one who was described.”

Those comments haven't been forgotten by a number of Tottenham's supporters - who believe he belittled the allegations against Greenwood.

Women of the Lane said in their statement: "Clubs signal their values through the decisions they make. Who they appoint matters. The manager sets the tone, every day, for what is expected, what is tolerated, and how people are treated. At a time when Spurs needs to rebuild, that culture matters as much as anything on the pitch.

"For many in our community, this is difficult to reconcile with the club's stated commitments to respect, safety and inclusion. This is not an appointment Tottenham Hotspur should make. It introduces unnecessary cultural risk without a clear, proven track record to justify it."

Proud Lilywhites, another of the groups involved in the campaign, said: "When someone in that position publicly defends a player like Mason Greenwood, and frames it in a way that downplays the seriousness of what happened, it matters, not just in isolation but in what it signals."

Spurs Reach said on De Zerbi: "Regardless of intent, framing of this nature risks normalising harmful attitudes, diminishing the experiences of survivors, and sending a deeply concerning message about what is tolerated within the game."

Tottenham have endured a miserable season this term with change expected in both the boardroom and the dugout in north London amid growing fears over relegation

Tottenham have seen their attempts to appoint a new sporting director fall by the wayside, with their top target having turned the north London side down.

Spurs have endured a miserable Premier League campaign this term. They sit 17th in the table and just one point above the relegation zone with seven games of the season remaining. Spurs face a real threat of dropping into the Championship at the end of the campaign.

And while the battle to avoid relegation goes on, club chiefs are attempting to complete a mass overhaul behind the scenes. Spurs are still on the hunt for a new sporting director following the exit of Italian chief Fabio Paratici.

Former Crystal Palace and current Al-Diriyah director Dougie Freedman had been identified as a potential option but according to The Independent, he has turned down a move to north London.

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The club’s new sporting director is expected to have a big say on the next manager at the club. Igor Tudor has had a disappointing impact at the club after replacing Thomas Frank, albeit Alan Shearer recently claimed that the Croatian should not take the majority of the blame.

Speaking to Betfair, the Newcastle icon said: "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.

"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."

While Spurs will continue their search for a new sporting director, there could yet be more change in the dugout before the end of the season. Reports have suggested that the club would be willing to move for former Burnley, Everton and Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche until the end of the campaign.

It is further detailed that Spurs would only turn to him should their long-term target, Roberto De Zerbi, not be willing to take the role until the end of the season. Dyche has been out of work since leaving Forest in February.

Tottenham are next back in action next weekend as they take on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

Sean Dyche is still being linked with potentially becoming the next manager of Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly putting a plan in place to potentially have Sean Dyche as their next manager until the end of the season. The update comes as speculation continues to swirl around Igor Tudor’s future at the club, having been appointed on a caretaker basis until the end of the campaign.

Spurs currently find themselves in 17th place in the Premier League table and are just one point above the relegation spots with just nine matches left to play.

As a result, there have been rumours that Tottenham could potentially look for another change of manager before the end of the season.

Dyche has been linked with the manager’s job at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the past, and now a fresh update suggests that there could still be interest in the former Everton and Burnley boss.

According to The Telegraph, Tottenham have lined up Dyche as a potential option to take charge of the club on an interim basis until the end of the season.

The report claims that Spurs could turn to Dyche if their No.1 candidate for the job, Roberto De Zerbi, does not want to take the job until the summer.

Dyche was last in work as manager of Nottingham Forest before his departure in February, and has experience of helping several clubs avoid relegation from the Premier League, including Everton and Burnley.

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De Zerbi’s last job saw him as manager of Marseille and has been linked with a return to the Premier League ever since his departure from the Ligue 1 club last month.

As well as being linked with the Tottenham manager’s job, De Zerbi has also been mentioned as a potential long-term appointment for Manchester United this summer.

It has been reported that Tottenham are lining up potential managerial targets in the event that Tudor does leave the club before Spurs return to the pitch.

The report also claims that Tottenham will make their final decision regarding Tudor’s future on Monday, although it has not been stated if this will be a departure or not.

Tudor's father passed away last weekend with the Croatian informed shortly after the 3-0 defeat to Forest on Sunday.

Tottenham are not back in action until April 12, when they will travel to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland as they look to move clear of the relegation places.

Spurs have seven Premier League matches left to play this season and could find themselves in the relegation zone by the time kick-off against Sunderland rolls around, if West Ham were to beat Wolves on April 10.

Roberto De Zerbi has been heavily linked with the Manchester United job in recent months but it now seems unlikely he will take over at Old Trafford in the summer

Roberto De Zerbi is no longer believed to be in the running for the Manchester United job despite previously being shortlisted for the club's head coach vacancy.

The highly-rated Italian, 46, was always likely to be in demand this summer given the number of Premier League jobs up for grabs and the impressive body of work he built up at Brighton during his two years on the south coast. And following United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim at the start of January, De Zerbi has been strongly linked with the Old Trafford vacancy.

Michael Carrick has steadied the ship since taking charge until the end of the season and is now one of the contenders to land the head coach position on a permanent basis.

But De Zerbi will not be among them, with The i Paper reporting that his camp are under the impression that he is not currently a candidate to succeed Amorim.

The former Marseille chief is of serious interest to Tottenham, though. And his willingness to take the job now, rather than waiting until the end of the season despite Spurs' relegation fears, could see him beat Mauricio Pochettino to the job.

De Zerbi is said to be 'relishing' the prospect of taking over at Tottenham, who are just a point above the Premier League relegation zone. They could part company with their own interim boss, Igor Tudor, sooner than expected to facilitate a permanent appointment.

It emerged earlier this week that Manchester United have yet to engage with any prospective manager targets - a significant boost for Carrick, who has impressed since taking control in mid-January.

The former United and Tottenham midfielder has lost just one of the 10 matches he has overseen, winning seven of them to significantly enhance the Red Devils' prospects of securing Champions League qualification.

Sky Sports say that the powerbrokers at Manchester United are relaxed about the current managerial situation and are not planning to make a decision on their next move before the end of the season.

Oliver Glasner, who will leave Crystal Palace at the end of the season, Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola and Luis Enrique are among the coaches who have been linked with United in recent weeks.

Mauricio Pochettino has fuelled talk that he could make a stunning return to his former club Tottenham Hotspur in the summer by admitting he misses working in England

Mauricio Pochettino admits he 'misses the football scene in England' as speculation linking him with a return to the Premier League and his former club, Tottenham Hotspur, continues to grow.

Pochettino enjoyed a hugely successful five-year spell at Spurs which culminated in him guiding the club to the Champions League final before his departure in 2019. And with the club poised to appoint a new head coach in the coming months, Pochettino's name has been mentioned frequently with the north London outfit.

After leaving Tottenham, Pochettino managed both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain before becoming the head coach of the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) ahead of their home World Cup, co-hosted by Canada and Mexico this summer.

Rumours persist regarding the managerial situation at Tottenham, with the club languishing just a point above the relegation zone and Igor Tudor's future far from certain.

And while Pochettino has the World Cup on his horizon, his admission that he misses English football will do little to quell talk he will end up back at Spurs this summer.

"I miss the football scene in England. I love the country, its culture, the football culture," the Argentine told L'Equipe in a new interview.

"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."

Pochettino's comments on English football come at a time where Roberto De Zerbi is emerging as a serious contender to take over at Tottenham.

It was reported by The Telegraph on Monday that De Zerbi, who has already held talks with Spurs, would be willing to take over should the club avoid relegation.

The Italian is highly-rated from his two-year stint with Brighton in the Premier League and is unattached after leaving Marseille last month.

Tottenham were plunged deeper into the relegation dogfight at the weekend when they slumped to a chastening 3-0 home defeat against Nottingham Forest. The visitors, who won courtesy of goals from Igor Jesus, Morgan Gibbs-White and Taiwo Awoniyi, started the weekend below Spurs in the table before recording a priceless victory in north London.

Tottenham are having to consider another managerial change with Igor Tudor's struggles continue as Roberto De Zerbi is lined up for a Premier League return to help save the club

Tottenham have been forced to reconsider their managerial plan with Roberto De Zerbi now being considered before the summer after their relegation fears increased on Sunday.

They were beaten by Nottingham Forest to leave them just a point above the bottom three with Igor Tudor, who has only been at helm for seven games, unable to have the desired affect. The Croatian was only appointed until the end of season but has won just one of his seven games.

Tottenham continue to look uninspired and, with the international break now upon us, if a change is going to be made this is the ideal time with games now running out.

It is three weeks until Tottenham face Sunderland and the Times reports that discussions are being had over whether they go after De Zerbi. The Italian is among several names on their shortlist, which also features Mauricio Pochettino and Andoni Iraola.

De Zerbi is the only man currently out of a job though having left Marseille earlier this year. There is the possibility of bring him in and including a release clause in his contract to allow for the reality of relegation.

De Zerbi previously impressed at Brighton and ultimately has Premier League experience. That has been cited as one of the biggest issues with hiring Tudor, who had never worked in England before he was tasked with turning around Tottenham's fortunes. He's only picked one point from the 15 available to him in the league, that coming at Liverpool.

Tottenham still have to play the league's bottom side in Wolves and host Leeds, another side in the relegation picture, before the season is up. Their final game of the season sees them host Everton - and the battle for survival could well go down until the last day of the campaign.

The club, who have been in the Premier League since its inception in 1992, have already axed one manager this season with Thomas Frank receiving his marching orders back in February.

Tottenham have taken an empathetic approach with Tudor in light of the news that his father, Mario, died. The Croatian didn't take his media duties in the aftermath of the loss to Forest with his assistant stating he was dealing with a personal matter.

A club statement on Monday read: “Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Igor Tudor’s father, Mario. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Igor and his family during this incredibly difficult time.”

Roberto De Zerbi willing to take Tottenham job after private talks - on one condition

Tottenham will appoint a new head coach at the end of a disastrous season and have already held talks with one of their top targets for the vacancy in Roberto De Zerbi

Roberto De Zerbi is said to be open to taking over at Tottenham Hotspur as their new head coach this summer - if the beleaguered north London outfit retain their Premier League status.

Spurs have endured a calamitous campaign and parted company with Thomas Frank last month after finding themselves flirting with the relegation zone. But results and performances have failed to improve under Igor Tudor, with the club now just a point above the bottom three as a result of Sunday's chastening 3-0 home defeat against Nottingham Forest.

The Croatian was handed a contract until the end of the season with Tottenham set to appoint a new permanent head coach ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

And De Zerbi is viewed as a top contender for the role after holding private talks with the club hierarchy.

The Telegraph report that De Zerbi, who is unattached after leaving Marseille last month, has spoken with Spurs and is viewed as a frontrunner for the vacancy alongside the club's popular former manager, Mauricio Pochettino.

Crucially, it's said that De Zerbi is open to taking charge at Tottenham. But that stance would change if the club's rotten form results in relegation.

If De Zerbi does emerge ahead of Pochettino in the race to succeed Tudor - who will not be considered for the permanent job - then competition for the Italian's services would be fierce, with the report adding he could emerge as a target for Manchester United, who are also set to make a managerial appointment in the off-season, and Liverpool if they decide to part ways with Arne Slot.

De Zerbi won plenty of admirers in the Premier League for the sterling job he did at Brighton, where he was in charge for just shy of two years.

His front-foot attacking style would satisfy disillusioned supporters, who made their feelings clear at the conclusion of Sunday's comprehensive defeat against a team who are also fighting for survival at the wrong end of the Premier League table.

Pochettino would be a popular choice with the fanbase given the excellent work he did during his previous spell at the club. He is unlikely to be available until later into the summer, though, given his current commitments with the United States national team.