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Tottenham Hotspur are currently involved in advanced negotiations with Roberto de Zerbi, the former Brighton manager, who is reportedly ready to assume the head coach position immediately. Earlier reports suggested that although De Zerbi was interested in the role, he preferred to wait until the season concluded. However, Tottenham is intensifying their efforts to finalize a swift appointment. Sources describe the discussions as positive and moving toward a conclusive agreement. The club is expected to offer the 46-year-old Italian a long-term contract, with De Zerbi available since his departure from Marseille in February.
The team is struggling this season, positioned 17th in the Premier League and sitting just one point above the relegation zone. Tottenham has yet to secure a league victory in 2026. The interim head coach, Igor Tudor, left the club by mutual consent after only 44 days in charge. This decision came after a heavy 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest and was preceded by a period during which Tudor was given time to grieve following the death of his father. Tottenham’s chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange are now leading the search for a permanent successor.
Despite the progress toward De Zerbi’s appointment, some Tottenham supporter groups have expressed strong opposition. Their concerns stem mainly from De Zerbi’s previous support for Mason Greenwood, the former Manchester United striker. Greenwood, who joined De Zerbi at Marseille in 2023 after legal charges against him—such as attempted rape and assault—were dropped, was described by De Zerbi as a “good guy” who had suffered a “heavy price” for his past. Tottenham’s official LGBTQ+ fans’ group, Proud Lilywhites, criticized this stance, stating, “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.”
In parallel, Tottenham has considered other potential candidates for the head coach role. Sean Dyche, recently dismissed by Nottingham Forest, is seen as a viable short-term option due to his experience in helping Premier League teams avoid relegation. However, Dyche’s demand for a contract of at least 18 months could hinder negotiations. Popular among fans is Mauricio Pochettino, whose previous spell at Spurs was marked by relative success, but his current obligations with the USA national team before the World Cup make an immediate appointment unlikely. Additionally, figures with Tottenham ties such as Ryan Mason, Harry Redknapp, Tim Sherwood, and even current player Ben Davies have been suggested as interim managers. Former Spurs players Glenn Hoddle and Chris Hughton are other names floated for temporary roles. Meanwhile, Adi Hutter, ex-Monaco coach, has publicly withdrawn himself from consideration, reaffirming his intention not to return to management until the new season at the earliest
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