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Spurs have identified their primary replacement for Thomas Frank after his side suffered another dismal home defeat at the hands of West Ham.

Spurs were beaten 2-1 at home to the Hammers, who claimed a huge victory courtesy of Callum Wilson's last-gasp winner.

The loss to a side in a relegation battle was the ninth time Spurs have been beaten in the Premier League this season - with Frank winning just two home games out of 11.

The latest calamity leaves Spurs 14th in the table after 22 matches and Frank under even more pressure despite only taking the job in 2025.

Speculation regarding Frank's uncertain future is mounting but Football Insider say that a decision has already been made by the club.

According to a report from Wayne Veysey, the chants of "sacked in the morning" will lead to Spurs relieving Frank of his duties after his position became "untenable" following a horrific period of just three wins in 15 games in all competitions.

Spurs have already been working on a replacement for Frank once he gets the boot and are considering all possibilities in terms of interim and permanent appointments.

In the summer, three of the Premier League's most highly-rated managers could all be available - with Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva and Oliver Glasner all out of contract.

Former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino's name has also been mentioned, with the Argentine said to be interested in a return but only after he takes charge of the United States at the World Cup where they are among the three co-hosts.

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However, as per another report from Football Insider, Spurs' top priority is Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler.

The 32-year-old took the reins of Brighton last season and became the youngest permanent manager in Premier League history.

Hurzeler led the Seagulls to eighth in the Premier League and his work has impressed Spurs, who see him as the ideal fit to take the club forward

The former St Pauli boss has a contract until 2027 but could have an important decision to make if Spurs come calling.

A Premier League manager has emerged as an option to replace Thomas Frank, who is under serious pressure following a 2-1 home defeat to West Ham United.

Spurs slumped to yet another loss at a mutinous Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against relegation-threatened opposition.

Crysencio Summerville put the visitors ahead after just 15 minutes before Cristian Romero drew Tottenham level on 64 minutes.

However, West Ham struck a dramatic winner in the third minute of second-half stoppage time, sparking wild celebrations in the away end.

Tottenham supporters, who had aimed chants of "sacked in the morning" at Frank throughout the match, booed loudly at the final whistle.

BBC Sport report that Frank is now under 'significant internal scrutiny' just seven months into his reign at Spurs.

They add that at least one member of the club's executive team has discussed the possibility of ending the Dane's tenure.

Supporters have struggled to buy into Frank's style of play, while results have been a major issue, with Spurs managing just seven victories from their 22 games this season.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has emerged as the early bookmakers' favourite to take the reins in north London, with his own future at Selhurst Park also uncertain.

In Friday's press conference, the Austrian confirmed he will leave Palace in the summer when his contract expires.

Following Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Sunderland, Glasner criticised the club's board, saying he 'feels like we're being abandoned completely'.

He also claimed there was 'no understanding' over the impending sale of captain Marc Guehi to Manchester City.

Sky Sports now report that Palace chairman Steve Parish is considering whether to sack Glasner just months after he led the club to their first major piece of silverware.

Despite that uncertainty, the Austrian is already the bookmakers' favourite to take charge at Tottenham.

Other early contenders linked with the Spurs job include former boss Mauricio Pochettino, Xabi Alonso, Marco Silva and Ruben Amorim.

Although neither Spurs nor Crystal Palace have dismissed their head coaches, both clubs still have plenty left to play for in Europe this season.

Tottenham are currently 11th in the Champions League table and remain in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stages.

While winning Europe's premier club competition appears unlikely, a deep run could help lift the mood around the club.

Meanwhile, Palace are enjoying their first-ever season of European football in the Conference League.

Despite entering the competition as early favourites, they finished 10th in the league phase and must now navigate a two-legged tie against Zrinjski Mostar to reach the knockouts.

Liverpool have been handed a major transfer boost following reports that Tottenham centre-back Micky van de Ven is open to a move to Anfield.

Van de Ven has established himself as a fan favourite for the north London side following his 2023 arrival from Wolfsburg.

The Netherlands international was key in Tottenham’s Europa League success last May as Brennan Johnson’s first half goal proved the difference against Manchester United in Bilbao.

Liverpool did watch Van de Ven closely during his time with the German side but opted against firming up their interest in the Dutchman.

Van de Ven considering his Spurs future

However, the defending Premier League champions may turn their attention to the Spurs star, who has reportedly become disillusioned with life at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The 24-year-old is said to be considering his future in the capital following an altercation with fans in the midweek 3-2 loss at Bournemouth, and would be open to a move to Anfield.

Arne Slot’s side are in the market for a new centre-back having failed to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace over the summer.

The Reds came close to landing the Eagles skipper on deadline day in September but the move fell through at the 11th hour as Palace failed to sign a replacement.

And Liverpool remain keen on Guehi, who has also attracted interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester City.

Additionally, Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, La Liga trio Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, and Serie A powerhouse Inter are also monitoring the 25-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of the season and can sign a pre-contract with an overseas side this month.

Liverpool view Van de Ven as Van Dijk successor

Liverpool view Van de Ven as the long-term successor for compatriot Virgil van Dijk at Anfield.

Van Dijk, who put pen to paper on a new Liverpool deal last summer, has 18 months to run on his current contract on Merseyside.

At 34 years of age, Van Dijk is in the twilight years of his career and the Reds need to begin planning for life beyond the centre-back.

Liverpool are not the only side to have been credited with an interest in Van de Ven in recent months, with La Liga giants Real Madrid also believed to be keeping tabs on the Dutch defender.

And Spurs would undoubtedly prefer the chance to sell Van de Ven abroad rather than allow the Wormer-born star to move to a Premier League rival.

Spurs have previously sold Harry Kane, Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Christian Eriksen to overseas sides despite the quartet, among others, attracting interest from Premier League teams.

Thomas Frank’s side crashed out of the FA Cup on Saturday night as goals from Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers saw Aston Villa claim a 2-1 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Next up for Spurs is the welcome of rivals West Ham, who are winless in 10 following their 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest last week.

The Hammers are in FA Cup action against QPR on Sunday as they look to progress to the next round of the competition.

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