Tottenham Hotspur hold talks to appoint Fulham manager Marco Silva
Tottenham Hotspur have held internal discussions regarding the potential appointment of Fulham manager Marco Silva as they consider dismissing caretaker boss Igor Tudor amidst a worsening Premier League relegation battle.
The north London club find themselves in severe danger of dropping into the Championship following a disastrous 3-0 defeat to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Caretaker manager Tudor has overseen a dismal run of form, securing just a single point from a possible 15 since replacing Thomas Frank last month.
Spurs now face a crucial two-and-a-half-week break before a pivotal trip to Sunderland, affording the club hierarchy time to evaluate their leadership options.
Fulham boss emerges as leading candidate
Senior figures at Hotspur Way are actively exploring the possibility of bringing the 48-year-old Portuguese coach across the capital.
It remains unclear whether the Tottenham board intend to make an immediate move to replace their struggling Croatian interim or if they view the current Craven Cottage resident as a primary summer target.
The highly-rated tactician is entering the final months of his agreement in west London, meaning he could be available on a free transfer at the end of the current campaign.
He has consistently impressed during his five-year tenure at Fulham, guiding the team to comfortable mid-table security on a comparatively modest budget.
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey recently highlighted the calibre of his current manager.
He is one of the best managers in the Premier League.
Calvin Bassey
Alternatives considered amid fan unrest
While the former Everton manager possesses extensive English top-flight experience, some sections of the Spurs fanbase remain skeptical.
This hesitation follows Frank’s highly unsuccessful transition from Brentford, a club of similar stature to Fulham.
Consequently, the relegation-threatened side have also been heavily linked with Roberto De Zerbi, who is immediately available following his recent departure from Marseille.
Persuading the Italian to take charge for the final seven matches of a perilous survival scrap may prove exceptionally difficult.
Former Tottenham favourite Mauricio Pochettino is another name circulating among supporters desperate for a return to stability.
