You Won’t Believe This! Ben Jacobs Drops Nuclear Update: Tactical GENIUS Manager Begging to Fly to London TODAY for Face-to-Face Showdown with Tottenham – Deal Could Be DONE in Hours?!
Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly willing to travel to London for direct discussions with Tottenham Hotspur regarding their vacant managerial position, according to GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Ben Jacobs.
Spurs have begun the search for a new head coach after dismissing Thomas Frank on Wednesday morning.
With the club’s hierarchy at ENIC aware of the gravity of the situation, they understand the next appointment must be the right one to steer the north London side clear of a deepening relegation battle in the Premier League.
A damaging defeat at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday night has intensified the pressure.
Tottenham now sit just two places and five points above 18th-placed West Ham United, who have already beaten them on their own turf in recent weeks.
The precarious league position has made the upcoming fixtures even more critical.
One such match is the looming North London derby against league leaders Arsenal on February 22.
With that high-stakes clash approaching, Tottenham must quickly decide whether to appoint an interim manager until the summer—when a broader pool of candidates may become available—or move swiftly to secure a permanent option who is currently unattached.
Jacobs reports that the three primary names under consideration are De Zerbi, former Spurs striker Robbie Keane, and ex-manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Of the trio, De Zerbi and Keane are seen as realistic short-term options, while Pochettino remains committed to his role with the United States men’s national soccer team until after the 2026 World Cup on home soil.
Jacobs describes De Zerbi as perhaps the most intriguing and flexible candidate.
Sources indicate that the Italian coach is now open to meeting Tottenham officials to better understand the club’s long-term vision—something he was not prepared to entertain during a previous vacancy.
As for Pochettino, it is believed he would be interested in a return regardless of changes at board level, but no move could materialize before the conclusion of the World Cup.
Although De Zerbi recently departed Olympique de Marseille following a heavy defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, his reputation across Europe remains strong.
He is reportedly admired by elite clubs such as Manchester United and Manchester City, with the latter potentially viewing him as a successor to Pep Guardiola in the future.
Guardiola has previously described De Zerbi as one of the most influential managers of the past two decades, while Arne Slot recently labelled him among the world’s best.
Should Tottenham persuade the 46-year-old to take charge now, it could prove a transformative move capable of revitalising both the squad and the supporters.
