Overview
- Sean Dyche said on Saturday on talkSPORT that he has not held talks with Tottenham, following Friday reports of an ‘SOS’ approach and a sharp shortening of his betting odds.
- Tottenham are preparing to end Igor Tudor’s stint by mutual consent during the international break after a winless league run that has left the team 17th and one point above the drop zone.
- Roberto De Zerbi remains the preferred long-term hire but has indicated he would wait until the summer, so the club are considering a short-term option, with reports suggesting Dyche is hesitant to accept a seven-game deal.
- The search extends to the boardroom, with the Mirror reporting Dougie Freedman turned down the sporting director role, and other outlets linking Sebastian Kehl and Paul Winstanley as candidates under review.
- A decision is expected before the April 12 trip to Sunderland, and supporter groups have begun to shape the debate, including Proud Lilywhites voicing opposition to De Zerbi over his past defense of Mason Greenwood.