I’m Told… EXCLUSIVE: Tactical GENIUS Set to Storm London for Emergency Face-to-Face Talks with Tottenham – This Could Change EVERYTHING Overnight!
Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly willing to travel to London for direct discussions with Tottenham Hotspur regarding their managerial vacancy, according to GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Ben Jacobs.
Spurs have started the search for a new head coach after parting company with Thomas Frank on Wednesday morning.
With the club dangerously close to the Premier League relegation zone, ENIC understand the importance of making the right appointment to steady the ship and steer Tottenham away from further trouble.
A damaging defeat on Tuesday night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has only increased the urgency.
Spurs now sit just two places and five points above 18th-placed West Ham United, who have also beaten them in north London in recent weeks. The pressure is mounting, and decisive action is required.
Tottenham face a huge decision ahead of their next fixture — a North London derby against league leaders Arsenal at home on February 22.
The hierarchy must determine whether to install an interim manager until the summer, when a wider pool of candidates may become available, or move swiftly to appoint a permanent successor now from the managers currently out of work.
Jacobs reports that three main contenders have emerged for the role: Roberto De Zerbi, former Spurs striker Robbie Keane, and Mauricio Pochettino.
Of those, De Zerbi and Keane would be realistic options in the immediate term, while Pochettino remains committed to his role as head coach of the United States national team through the 2026 World Cup on home soil.
Speaking on the situation, Jacobs explained that De Zerbi is viewed as perhaps the most intriguing and flexible option.
He has been informed that the Italian is open to meeting Tottenham officials in person to assess the project and determine whether the timing is right — a notable shift from when he was previously linked with the club but chose not to pursue the opportunity.
As for Pochettino, sources suggest he would be interested in a return to Spurs, even following Daniel Levy’s departure.
However, any move would have to wait until after the World Cup concludes in 2026.
Despite recently leaving Marseille after a heavy defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, De Zerbi’s reputation across Europe remains extremely strong.
GIVEMESPORT sources indicate that Manchester United could consider him in the summer if he remains available, while Manchester City may even see him as a potential successor to Pep Guardiola in the future.
His standing within the game is reinforced by glowing praise from fellow managers. Guardiola once described him as “one of the most influential managers of the last 20 years” during his time at Brighton, while Liverpool boss Arne Slot recently called him “one of the best managers in the world.”
If Tottenham can persuade the 46-year-old to take charge now, it could represent a bold and inspired move capable of reigniting belief and excitement among supporters.
