tottenham hotspur They are reportedly trying to strike a deal with the former Paris Saint-Germain boss to replace Thomas Frank.

Spurs name Thomas Frank as successor

With the north London derby approaching on February 22, the Lewis family, Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange are busy working behind the scenes to replace Frank.

According to insiders Paul O’Keefe Today, Venkatesham and Lange actually wanted to keep Dane on board, but the two officials were told to fire Frank, presumably because the Lewis family had seen enough.

Make of that what you will, but it’s perhaps a clear sign that Tottenham Hotspur’s problems go far beyond who’s in the dugout every week.

Nonetheless, Spurs are now back to a very familiar process, with the club looking to make a ninth interim or permanent head coaching appointment as Mauricio Pochettino Leaving in 2019.

Early indications are that the Lilywhites will consider a temporary appointment, according to Sky. Lyle ThomasNow that Roberto De Zerbi’s camp have kept the Italian away from the hot seat, this could be seen as a more likely option.

De Zerbi reportedly interested in Tottenham jobBut the former Brighton and Sassuolo boss appears to have changed his mind as his representatives have now briefed the media on the situation.

In another setback for the north Londoners, former Tottenham Hotspur striker Robbie Keane has been named as the front-runner for the interim position, although it is believed the Irishman is unwilling to leave Ferencavos unless it is for a permanent position.

Considering other managers, Tottenham are apparently considering ex-Barcelona boss Xavialongside former England manager Gareth Southgate (team talk).

However, it is actually Pochettino that everyone is talking about, with reports coming out of Spain suggesting Spurs are desperate for their former hero to return.

Tottenham ‘race against time’ to re-appoint Mauricio Pochettino

According to a Spanish media report, Tottenham Hotspur are ‘racing against time’ to ‘finalize deal’ with PochettinoBut that will have to wait until he participates in this year’s World Cup with the US team.

Spurs have clearly identified Poch as their dream replacement for Frank, but the Argentine’s United States commitments mean they face an agonizing wait until the summer.

The Londoners are desperate to sign Pochettino immediately following Frank’s brutal sacking on Wednesday, but contractual obligations linking the 53-year-old to the United States national team complicate any immediate reunion.

Spurs fans chanted Pochettino’s name during Tuesday’s defeat to Newcastle, underscoring the emotional connection left by his brilliant tenure from 2014-2019, which saw him take the club to the Champions League final and consistently finish in the top four.

The Tottenham board also believes Pochettino represents a “great savior” who can restore identity and unity after Frank’s disastrous eight-month reign.

This 53-year-old man, Guardiola Known as the “top” Premier League coach back then Rumored to be very keen on returning to N17 And he has made no secret of his love for the club.

Pochettino’s return feels inevitable and romantic, but when relegation is just five points away, gambling on survival with a temporary appointment can be dangerous.

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