Tottenham Hotspur Next Manager Odds

Thomas Frank had been among the bookmakers’ favourites to be sacked as early as late December. The Dane lasted longer than some of his peers, but he failed to turn the situation around at Tottenham Hotspur. By the end of January, he is once again the leading favourite to leave, and this time there appears to be virtually no chance of survival.

Next Tottenham Hotspur Manager

Xabi Alonso

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Oliver Glasner

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Mauricio Pochettino

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It has been a disastrous season for Tottenham Hotspur: 14th place in the Premier League with 27 points, eliminated from all domestic cups and just one win in 2026. The club are holding up reasonably well in the Champions League, sitting fourth after seven rounds, with half of the Matchday 7 fixtures still to be played, but the likelihood of Frank being dismissed before the end of the league phase remains high.

Despite the club being in deep crisis, and not every manager willing to work under such conditions, the shortlist includes both obvious contenders and some unexpected names.

Xabi or Xavi? Spaniards are the bookmakers’ favourites

Since leaving Real Madrid, Alonso’s name has surfaced in almost every managerial rumour. Xabi is currently the most sought-after coach on the market, and virtually every top club will be keen to secure the young Spaniard. As things stand, he is the bookmakers’ favourite to take over at Spurs.

Next Tottenham Hotspur Manager — Xabi Alonso

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That said, it should not be forgotten that the former Real Madrid boss ultimately failed at the very highest level, regardless of dressing-room conflicts and the rumours that surrounded his departure.

Alonso still enjoys a degree of trust within the football world, but whether he would be willing to step into such a troubled Tottenham side and attempt to fix things under fairly restrictive conditions remains a major question.

Xabi Alonso as Head Coach

Another Spanish coach who has largely slipped off the radar is Xavi. The former Barcelona midfielder has been out of work since the summer of 2024, and his managerial achievements have not been particularly convincing.

The Spaniard is also among the leading names in the bookmakers’ odds. According to reports, the former midfielder is eager to return to management and views the Premier League as the ideal place to reboot his career.

Next Tottenham Hotspur Manager — Xavi Hernandez

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However, Hernandez’s candidacy has done little to inspire the fanbase. Success at Al-Sadd is hardly a standout achievement, and across three years at Barcelona he can point to just one La Liga title and a Spanish Super Cup.

Xavi Hernandez as Head Coach

Moreover, memories linger of his strained relationships with players, a lack of tactical flexibility and an apparent inability to cope with sustained pressure, traits that are unlikely to be forgiven in the Premier League.

Oliver Glasner: climbing the career ladder?

Next in the betting behind the Spanish duo is the Crystal Palace manager, who has already announced his departure at the end of the season. However, following a series of sharp public comments directed at the club, an earlier, mutually agreed separation cannot be ruled out.

Next Tottenham Hotspur Manager — Oliver Glasner

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Glasner’s key disagreements with the Crystal Palace hierarchy revolve around a lack of quality recruitment and the sale of key players. The final straw for Oliver was the transfer of Guehi to Manchester City, a move the coach had blocked throughout the summer window. Spurs do not face the same financial constraints and are reportedly prepared to allocate funds for targeted reinforcements under a new head coach as early as January.

On paper, the Austrian looks an excellent fit for Tottenham Hotspur. Glasner knows how to win trophies under limited conditions, with Europa League, FA Cup and Super Cup successes on his CV.

Oliver Glasner as Head Coach

What is more, the current Spurs squad suits Oliver’s style: dynamic wing-backs, box-to-box midfielders with excellent passing range, creative number tens, and the imminent return of the powerful Dominic Solanke.

For Glasner, a move to Tottenham would represent a logical step up in the Premier League, recognition of his work at Crystal Palace and an opportunity to prove himself at the highest level, provided Spurs qualify for the Champions League at the end of the season.

Away is fine, but home is better: a Pochettino return?

No Tottenham dismissal ever seems complete without Mauricio Pochettino being mentioned as a leading candidate. Many supporters still dream of a return to the era when Spurs were genuine contenders for Premier League and Champions League glory.

Since leaving North London, Pochettino has hardly sparkled. Underwhelming spells at Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea dented his reputation. He is currently preparing the United States national team for a home World Cup, but with mixed results: the team has been heavily criticised and performances have fallen short.

Mauricio Pochettino as Head Coach

Regardless of the current state of the national team, the federation is unlikely to change head coach six months before the tournament. A dismissal after the competition appears more realistic, particularly if the United States fail to progress from a group containing Paraguay and Australia, but by then Tottenham Hotspur may already have gone through more than one manager.

Next Tottenham Hotspur Manager — Mauricio Pochettino

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No flights required: Enzo Maresca, Ruben Amorim

Lurking just behind the leading candidates are two former Premier League managers who were the first to lose their jobs in the new year.

Enzo Maresca became the latest coach to clash with Chelsea’s controversial ownership and was dismissed despite respectable results and a Club World Cup triumph.

Enzo Maresca as Head Coach

It remains unclear whether the Italian is ready to return to work so quickly, or whether another troubled London club would do his reputation any favours. There is also the looming prospect of succeeding Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, with rumours growing by the day that the current season could be Guardiola’s last in Manchester.

Next Tottenham Hotspur Manager — Enzo Maresca

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After receiving his compensation from Manchester United, Ruben Amorim could easily afford a ticket back to London should he be tempted by the Tottenham job. They tracked him during his time at Sporting CP, and Daniel Levy personally travelled to Portugal to present the club’s project.

Amorim chose Manchester United and has likely regretted that decision more than once. Tottenham are hardly free of chaos either, but the current squad is well suited to Ruben’s style. According to reports, the board are ready to invest in the necessary signings and hand full control of squad building to Amorim.

Ruben Amorim as Head Coach

On the other hand, supporters have voiced opposition to such an appointment, and the Portuguese coach himself is unlikely to want to risk his CV on a London gamble, especially when a career reset could be achieved in a far more comfortable environment.

Next Tottenham Hotspur Manager — Ruben Amorim

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