Tottenham could replace De Zerbi with Premier League title-winner Arne Slot

Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move for a Premier League title-winning manager as the pressure starts to mount on Roberto De Zerbi. There is no doubt that De Zerbi is a man under pressure, withsome pundits already suggesting that the Tottenham boss's job could be under threat.

However, there has been no suggestion from the North London club that the Italian is at risk of losing his job. Position Team Played MP Won W Drawn D Lost L For GF Against GA Diff GD Points Pts 18 CoventryCoventry 5 1 0 4 1 10 -9 3 19 FulhamFulham 5 0 2 3 5 8 -3 2 20 TottenhamTottenham 5 0 2 3 2 8 -6 2 In fact, in his recent meeting with the Fan Advisory Board, Tottenham CEO Vinai Venkatesham expressed full confidence in De Zerbi to turn things around, insisting that there have been some encouraging signs in the team's performance despite the poor results.

Venkatesham's comments have not stopped speculation suggesting that the Spurs hierarchy is already exploring potential alternatives. MORE SPURS STORIES The Dutch coach won the Premier League title in his first season at Anfield, but was relieved of his duties after a fifth-place finish last term.

The report claims that De Zerbi's position is coming under scrutiny after the Italian failed to get a tune out of the squad, despite Tottenham's major transfer outlay in the summer. As a result, Spurs are said to be looking at potential successors, with Slot among the club's shortlist to take over from the 46-year-old.

It is worth remembering that Tottenham came close to appointing Slot as their head coach back in 2023, only for the move to fall through and the Lilywhites to turn to Ange Postecoglou. Current Premier League manager is also on Spurs' radar This report comes just a few days after Football Insider claimed that Tottenham are eyeing a move for the youngest manager in Premier League history.

The update claimed that Spurs are one of several clubs to have been impressed by Fabian Hurzeler's work at Brighton, who are currently occupying the Champions League places. However, the update added that the Seagulls are hopeful that the opportunity to win the Europa Conference League this season would convince Hurzeler to remain at the Amex until at least the end of the campaign.