Who could replace Igor Tudor? Tottenham consider shock appointment as relegation fears grow

FootballSports
12 Mar 2026 • 6:43 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Tottenham Hotspur are planning a significant club revamp and have approached Dougie Freedman for a sporting director role, with Bournemouth's Tiago Pinto also a candidate.
  • The club is currently in crisis, teetering on relegation, and are considering Sean Dyche as a potential replacement for manager Igor Tudor.
  • Tudor's abrasive approach and worsening results are deemed unsuitable for the current situation, leading to an acceptance that his tenure is not working out.
  • Dyche, known as a 'survival specialist', is being considered for his defensive order, but is reportedly reluctant to take a short-term role and faces complications from his recent sacking at Nottingham Forest.
  • The need for a summer overhaul is essential regardless of the season's outcome, though relegation would significantly alter the club's plans and budget.

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