Tottenham is actively working to persuade Roberto De Zerbi to take over as their new manager before the current season concludes, according to sources at ESPN.
The club is on the hunt for their third manager of the season following their decision to part ways with Igor Tudor this past Sunday.
Tudor, who replaced Thomas Frank just last month, managed to secure only one victory out of seven matches, contributing to Spurs’ precarious position near the Premier League relegation zone.
Currently, Tottenham finds themselves in 17th place, merely one point and one position above the relegation zone. Sources indicate that the club is optimistic about appointing Tudor’s successor before their next match against Sunderland on April 12.
Sources have informed ESPN that both De Zerbi and USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino are leading candidates for the role. However, Pochettino is focused on guiding the USMNT through this summer’s World Cup, while De Zerbi is currently available after leaving Marseille.
Preliminary discussions have occurred between Spurs and De Zerbi, during which he expressed his willingness to consider joining the club at the season’s end, provided they maintain their Premier League status.
However, with Tudor’s recent departure and Tottenham’s ongoing struggles—having not won a league game since December 28—the urgency for a new head coach has increased, and Spurs are keen to secure De Zerbi’s services immediately.
The club’s preference appears to be for a permanent appointment, but it remains uncertain if the 46-year-old, who managed Brighton until 2024, will agree to take on the challenge at Tottenham during this turbulent time.
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Other potential candidates include former Monaco manager Adi Hutter, although sources suggest Spurs would ideally prefer someone with experience in the Premier League. Former Tottenham managers Harry Redknapp, Tim Sherwood, and Glenn Hoddle have all been mentioned as possibilities, along with ex-Spurs striker Robbie Keane, who is currently at Ferencvaros, and Sean Dyche, who has managed Nottingham Forest, Burnley, and Everton.