Tottenham correspondent Alasdair Gold has revealed that Spurs are closing in on a deal to appoint Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach.

The North London club, currently embroiled in a dire relegation scrap, are moving swiftly following the departure of Igor Tudor, who left the club by mutual consent after just 44 days and zero Premier League wins.

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Alasdair Gold gives update on Roberto De Zerbi

Writing on X, Gold shared that the “feeling within Spurs” is one of growing confidence that they have found their man in the former Brighton and Marseille boss.

The Italian’s expansive, possession-based philosophy is seen as a perfect stylistic match for the club’s identity, a “high risk, high reward” approach that Spurs missed under Thomas Frank.

Gold noted internal “question marks” regarding how quickly De Zerbi can implement his complex tactical demands with only seven games remaining to save the club’s top-flight status.

Furthermore, the reporter highlighted potential friction with the fanbase following De Zerbi’s controversial comments regarding Mason Greenwood when he signed him for Marseille.

While Spurs are reportedly offering a lucrative five-year deal to lure the 46-year-old, Gold pointed out that the Italian’s track record doesn’t scream long term.

Gold stated: “Feeling within Spurs is they’re closing in on their man in Roberto De Zerbi. His football matches how club want to play. Question marks over how quickly he can implement it & reaction to his Greenwood comments. Track record doesn’t scream long term but Spurs rarely do long term.”

Feeling within Spurs is they're closing in on their man in Roberto De Zerbi. His football matches how club want to play. Question marks over how quickly he can implement it & reaction to his Greenwood comments. Track record doesn't scream long term but Spurs rarely do long term.

— Alasdair Gold (@AlasdairGold) March 30, 2026

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İtaliyalı mütəxəssis Roberto De Zerbi “Tottenhem”i çalışdıra bilər.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə insayder Fabrizio Romano məlumat yayıb. London klubu son iş yeri “Marsel” olan mütəxəssislə bir müddətdir, danışıqlar aparır. Tərəflərin anlaşmağa yaxın olduğu bildirilib.

De Zerbi hazırda işsizdir. O, daha əvvəl İngiltərədə “Brayton”u çalışdırıb.

Tottenham Hotspur are now closing in on Roberto De Zerbi as the next manager.

Igor Tudor has been shown the door, and Tottenham are looking at a quality replacement. The 46-year-old Italian has been identified as the next manager of the club, and he is expected to sign a five-year contract with the North London outfit.

Apparently, Tottenham held talks with the Italian manager last week, and he wanted to wait until the summer before deciding on a move. However, Ben Jacobs has now claimed that an agreement is close, and the Italian has performed a U-turn on his decision. The lucrative contract from Tottenham has changed his mind.

He is a quality manager, and Tottenham would do well to get the deal done. They need a top-quality manager to turn things around. They have had a disastrous season, and they are currently fighting for survival in the Premier League. A club of stature should be pushing for trophies and competing regularly in the UEFA Champions League.

The Italian has shown his quality in the Premier League with Brighton, helping them secure a top-six finish during his time with the Seagulls. There is no doubt that he has the quality to transform Tottenham. His attacking approach could be a good fit for the current players at the North London club. Appointing a quality manager like him will help them attract quality players in the summer as well.

They have been linked with multiple managers in the last few weeks, but it seems that they have now finalised the Italian as their next boss. He will be expected to make an immediate impact and help Tottenham secure Premier League safety.

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Former Tottenham player and manager Tim Sherwood has fired a warning to his old club about the risks of hiring Roberto De Zerbi at this stage of the season.

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The north Londoners now look to be closing in on appointing De Zerbi as their replacement for Igor Tudor, who left his role as interim manager yesterday.

De Zerbi has previously impressed at Brighton and Marseille and Sherwood says he’s a big fan of the Italian tactician, though he also insisted the deal is not one without its risks.

Watch below as the pundit shares his mixed views on the news that De Zerbi could now be set to take the Tottenham job at this late stage of the season…

"This is far from a safe pair of hands" ??

Tim Sherwood on the repots that Roberto de Zerbi would be interested in joining Tottenham Hotspur ?? #skysportsfc pic.twitter.com/YT7VAYJ5cD

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) March 30, 2026

Sherwood feels it might have made more sense to hire De Zerbi earlier, as his expansive style of play could leave the team too open in their crucial upcoming fixtures.

While there’s a time and a place for a manager like De Zerbi to build a side like that, it’s perhaps not an ideal experiment to be trying with not that many games left and with the club in very real danger of relegation.

Tottenham now confident of hiring Roberto De Zerbi

According to journalist Nicolo Schira, THFC are now said to be confident of hiring De Zerbi straight away, when it had previously been reported that he’d prefer to wait until the start of next season…

#Tottenham are confident to appoint Roberto #DeZerbi as new manager in the next hours. Ready a contract until 2030 for the italian coach. #transfers #THFC https://t.co/QDhUzR1Qmq

— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) March 30, 2026

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Spurs fans will just have to hope De Zerbi can have an immediate impact and find success with his methods.

Tottenham are just a point above the relegation zone at the moment, going 13 Premier League games in a row without a win, losing eight of those.

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Former Brighton and Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi may now be open to taking over as Tottenham manager straight away.

The Italian tactician is out of work at the moment after leaving Marseille earlier this season, and has long been regarded as one of the top coaches in the game.

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Fabrizio Romano reported on his YouTube channel yesterday that De Zerbi was Spurs’ top target, but that his preference was to take over in the summer.

Still, Romano added that Tottenham were pushing to convince De Zerbi to take the job now, and it seems they may have made some progress in persuading him to change his mind.

Roberto De Zerbi evaluating five-year Tottenham contract

See below as reliable Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims that De Zerbi is now open to joining THFC this season on a five-year contract…

Apertura di De Zerbi a valutare l'offerta del Tottenham, che propone 5 anni di contratto: prossime ore decisive per il sì

— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) March 30, 2026

It seems the coming hours will be decisive, with Spurs possibly closing in on their ideal managerial appointment.

If the north Londoners can get this through then it surely boosts their chances of avoiding relegation this season.

Roberto De Zerbi’s impressive record

De Zerbi is yet to take charge of a truly elite European club, but he’s become well known for over-achieving with his teams and getting them to play an attractive brand of football.

Things didn’t go entirely to plan for him at Marseille, but he still left with a decent record, and Tottenham will know all about his Premier League credentials after the job he did at Brighton.

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Igor Tudor’s exit from Spurs was officially announced yesterday and it looks like the right call after his awful record since taking over on an interim basis.

It won’t necessarily be easy for any manager to get Tottenham out of danger of relegation, but De Zerbi seems like the best possible bet for the club at this stage.

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Tottenham to opt for another short-term manager if they fail to land De Zerbi

If Tottenham fail to convince De Zerbi to join a relegation dogfight immediately, the club is prepared to turn to another short-term manager for now.

As per Romano, Sean Dyche has been discussed for the role as well as some other managers.

The former Everton and Burnley boss has the experience of these high-pressure relegation battles.

For the permanent role, if De Zerbi doesn’t join, Mauricio Pochettino remains a romantic option for a permanent return.

Currently in charge of the USMNT, Pochettino is reportedly open to returning to North London regardless of their league status, but he would only be available after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup this summer.

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Recent reports stated that Tottenham Hotspur had made contact with Roberto De Zerbi over a potential permanent appointment in the summer, and according to The Telegraph, the former Brighton and Hove Albion manager is open to taking the role on a permanent basis – but only if Spurs remain in the Premier League. As things […]

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Recent reports stated that Tottenham Hotspur had made contact with Roberto De Zerbi over a potential permanent appointment in the summer, and according to The Telegraph, the former Brighton and Hove Albion manager is open to taking the role on a permanent basis – but only if Spurs remain in the Premier League. As things […]

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