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SPURS are eyeing a dream summer reunion with Mauricio Pochettino after finally sacking Thomas Frank.
Poch, 53, is the boss of World Cup co-hosts USA — which leaves Tottenham scrambling to find a short-term replacement for the rest of the season.
Dane Frank, 52, was axed yesterday after a terrible eight-month spell.
The North Londoners are 16th in the Prem, just five points above the bottom three.
Frank earned just TWO wins in his final 17 Prem games, with Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat by Newcastle the final straw.
Ex-Spurs boss Poch, who took the club to the 2019 Champions League final and had them competing at the top of the Prem during his five-year reign from 2014-19, is understood to have admirers among the Spurs hierarchy.
The Argentine had his name sung by fans on Tuesday. But he is unlikely to be able to double up ahead of the World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Ex-Chelsea boss Poch is believed to be open to a return when his US deal expires this summer.
He told the High Performance Podcast this week: “It’s a club that should be in the Champions League, trying to believe you can win the Champions League, and also fighting for the Premier League and believing you can win the Premier League.”
John Heitinga, who was appointed as Frank’s assistant last month, is the only internal option and could work with fellow No 2 Justin Cochrane.
Frank’s sacking comes as:
Spurs release damning 108-word statement announcing their decision
Frank is the worst permanent Big Six manager in the history of the Premier League
Spurs have wasted a fortune on Frank, having paid millions to recruit him last year
There are seven potential candidates who could replace Frank in the dugout
One manager is a clear favourite according to the bookies
Ex-Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi, who left Marseille yesterday, is the bookies’ favourite ahead of Poch, Marco Silva and Xavi Hernandez, and also has backing at Spurs.
Club legend Jurgen Klinsmann is in the running despite being out of work since South Korea sacked him in 2024.
And former White Hart Lane chief Harry Redknapp, in charge between 2008-12, said he would answer an SOS call.
‘Arry, 78, who has not managed since leaving Birmingham in 2017, said: “I very much doubt I could get the job.
“But could I do the job? Of course I could.
“It would be a disaster if they get relegated.”
Tottenham have ten days off before the North London derby at home to arch-rivals Arsenal.
A club statement read: “We have been determined to give Thomas the time and support needed to build for the future.
“However, results and performances have led the board to conclude a change is necessary.” — Sun
