‘Shortlist in place’ – Tottenham set for second managerial change as club prepares drastic action

Tottenham are reportedly preparing to sack interim manager Igor Tudor after a disastrous start that has left the club in a desperate fight for Premier League survival.

Just three weeks into his tenure, the Croatian is facing the sack following three consecutive defeats against Arsenal, Fulham, and Crystal Palace.

The hierarchy at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is growing increasingly panicked, with the club now sitting just one point above the relegation zone.

With only nine games remaining to save their season, the board is considering a ruthless second managerial change.

Tottenham have a clear shortlist in place to replace Igor Tudor

Prominent insider on X has reported that the club is already looking beyond Tudor.

In a post on X, he stated:

“Spurs have a clear shortlist in place to replace Igor Tudor as manager. Spurs cannot get relegated. It would be the worst thing that has ever happened to the club.”

While Tudor is expected to lead the team for Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid, he is on the brink of being sacked.

Tottenham are reportedly eyeing a manager who can provide an immediate impact to avoid dropping into the Championship for the first time since 1977.

Tudor has failed to clean up Thomas Frank’s mess

Tudor was appointed mid-Feb to steady the ship following the sacking of Thomas Frank, who left the club in 16th place after a dismal run in 2026.

However, the club has overseen an even worrying decline under Tudor.

The new Spurs boss has struggled with player unrest, reportedly banishing five senior players from training, while his tactical decisions have been questioned by pundits.

Having inherited a team winless in the league since late December, Tudor has failed to pick up a single point, making him one of the statistically worst managerial appointments in the club’s history.

Who should Tottenham bring in next?

At the top of the club’s shortlist is former Brighton and Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi.

Reports suggest that Spurs have already held talks with the Italian, who is currently a free agent.

While De Zerbi is also a primary target for Manchester United, Tottenham hope the lure of an immediate return to London and the challenge of a rebuild will entice him.

However, it is understood that De Zerbi will only commit to the role if Spurs can guarantee their Premier League status, a task that looks more difficult with every passing week.

Perhaps Spurs should turn to recently sacked Sean Dyche, who has built a reputation for stepping in at relegation-threatened clubs and steering them to survival.

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