Tottenham’s Manager Target Set for Bold Move to Rival Team
Tottenham Hotspur are drawing up a shortlist to replace Igor Tudor. The club expects to appoint a permanent manager after the 2025/26 Premier League season.
Igor Tudor currently serves as interim coach. A mutual parting before season end remains possible.
Why Tottenham are planning a change
Recent recruitment mistakes have increased pressure at the club. The appointment of Thomas Frank was widely judged to be a failure.
Executives Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange faced criticism for weak contingency planning. That limited Tottenham’s flexibility and prolonged a problematic tenure.
On the field, Spurs are embroiled in a relegation battle with Nottingham Forest and West Ham United. Results have intensified the search for new leadership.
Leading managerial candidates
- Roberto De Zerbi has emerged as a primary option.
- Mauricio Pochettino remains a top reunion candidate.
- Andoni Iraola from Bournemouth is also being tracked.
- Oliver Glasner is under consideration if other options decline.
Tottenham’s manager target list mixes established names and rising coaches. The club wants someone capable of immediate impact.
Andoni Iraola and potential moves
Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola is in demand. He has not decided whether to extend his Bournemouth contract for 2026/27.
Iraola has previous La Liga experience. He once managed Rayo Vallecano and has links to Athletic Club.
Crystal Palace interest and knock-on effects
Reporters Mike McGrath and Matt Law at Filmogaz.com say Crystal Palace could move for Iraola. Palace may try to replace Oliver Glasner with him.
Glasner has had a rocky season with public criticisms after key sales, including Marc Guehi. Palace’s interest in Iraola would alter Tottenham’s shortlist.
If Iraola joins Palace, a grounded manager would be removed from Spurs’ options. That scenario would make Glasner more available.
Oliver Glasner’s profile
Glasner is seen as volatile but effective. He recently won the FA Cup with Crystal Palace.
He is also a former Europa League winner with Eintracht Frankfurt. Those honours boost his appeal despite reputation concerns.
Implications for Tottenham
Spurs would likely prefer Iraola over Glasner. If Roberto De Zerbi and Mauricio Pochettino both decline, Glasner could become the default choice.
The club must weigh stability against tactical fit. Any move will shape Spurs’ short-term survival and long-term direction.
The ongoing speculation shows how one hire can trigger a bold move to a rival team. Tottenham must act quickly but carefully.
