Other outside options include Xabi Alonso, following his Real Madrid exit, Fulham manager Marco Silva, whose future at Craven Cottage is in doubt, and Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez. Former Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has gone so far as to throw his own name into the hat, though it remains to be seen whether Spurs take him up on his offer.

Tottenham have explained why they chose to appoint Igor Tudor as their interim head coach.