Tottenham are yet to make contact over hiring a new permanent manager to replace Thomas Frank, but I have some early information on potential candidates, as first reported here for the Daily Briefing.
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While there has been no final decision yet as Spurs chiefs explore their options, I’m told that the most likely candidate to be in the dugout for the Arsenal game is current coach John Heitinga in an interim role.
This would buy Tottenham time as they wait to see which managers might be available after the 2026 World Cup, with Mauricio Pochettino frequently linked as a top candidate to return to the north London club.
My understanding for now is that this is speculation more than anything concrete – that’s not to say Pochettino wouldn’t be open to a return to Tottenham, but there’s no longer necessarily that strong a link there without Daniel Levy, whom he had a strong working relationship with and who previously considered bringing him back.
Speaking to sources with ties to the agents industry, I’m told that former RB Leipzig manager Marco Rose is an early strong contender for the Spurs job.
Marco Rose to Tottenham? (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
The German tactician has long been highly regarded in the game, and his appointment would be relatively uncomplicated due to currently being out of work.
As I said already, though, there have not yet been any contacts with Rose or other candidates, just internal discussions behind the scenes, with Rose’s name coming up.
Marco Rose
Wins
Draws
Losses
Win %
RB Salzburg
81
23
10
71.05
Gladbach
41
19
28
46.59
Dortmund
36
4
15
65.45
RB Leipzig
72
23
33
56.25
“Marco Rose’s name has been mentioned, he’s a profile Tottenham really like,” one source said. “His philosophy of aggressive pressing and tactical discipline is viewed by the Tottenham hierarchy as the exact…
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