Tottenham considering Sean Dyche to replace Igor Tudor to save them from catastrophic relegation

Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 27/03/2026

- 14:37

The Croatian is under huge pressure in the capital

Tottenham are weighing up Sean Dyche as a potential appointment to steer the club away from the drop zone, with preferred candidate Roberto De Zerbi maintaining his stance that he would only accept the position come summer.

The Italian, who departed Marseille last month, remains the ownership's top target but has shown reluctance to step in during the current relegation crisis.


De Zerbi would be open to taking charge if Spurs retain their top-flight status at the end of the campaign, according to the Telegraph.

This leaves the north London club searching for an alternative willing to inherit a squad plagued by injuries and fight for survival.

Tudor's tenure has yielded just a single point from half a dozen Premier League fixtures, leaving the club in a precarious position.

The interim coach's circumstances have been further complicated by the passing of his father, Mario, with funeral arrangements taking place this week.

Tottenham are weighing up Sean Dyche as a potential appointment to steer the club away from the drop zone, with preferred candidate Roberto De Zerbi maintaining his stance that he would only accept the position come summerTottenham are weighing up Sean Dyche as a potential appointment to steer the club away from the drop zone, with preferred candidate Roberto De Zerbi maintaining his stance that he would only accept the position come summer | PA

A verdict on whether Tudor will continue is anticipated by Monday.

Should West Ham secure victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 10 April, Spurs could find themselves in the relegation places before their next league outing against Sunderland two days later, with seven matches remaining in the season.

Igor Tudor

Igor Tudor is fighting to keep his job at Tottenham

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The club has engaged in discussions this week regarding significant structural changes, with the appointment of a new sporting director anticipated.

Sebastian Kehl, currently at Borussia Dortmund, is among those being considered for the role, while Chelsea's co-sporting director Paul Winstanley is also understood to be in the frame.

Dyche brings considerable experience in battling the drop, having guided Everton through two successive relegation scraps during his two-year spell at Goodison Park, keeping the Toffees in the top flight on both occasions.

He was dismissed by Nottingham Forest on 12 February, just one day before Tudor's appointment at Spurs.

Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino has also been linked with the Tottenham job

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Other managers have also been linked.

Mauricio Pochettino, who previously guided the club to the 2019 Champions League final, could end up making a sensational return to the capital.

The Argentine is currently in charge of the United States, who will host the World Cup this summer along with Canada and Mexico.

Harry Redknapp, anothers Spurs boss, has previously expressed interest.