Tottenham Contact Xabi Alonso Amid Thomas Frank Sack Decision

Tottenham Hotspur have made contact with Xabi Alonso’s representatives about replacing Thomas Frank if they decide to sack the beleaguered manager, according to reports.

It had looked like Frank had eased the pressure on his shoulders in midweek by guiding Spurs to a morale-boosting and hugely deserved win over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League.

But much like last season, it was back down to earth with a bump domestically as they could only draw 2-2 with lowly Burnley – needing a 90th-minute Cristian Romero header to secure even a point.

Spurs Edge Closer To Relegation Zone

It was a better performance than the one they turned in against West Ham last week, with 18 shots, of which 11 were on target, but the result was a serious setback, particularly with the Hammers having won earlier in the day and closing the gap between Spurs and the dreaded relegation zone to just eight points.

Frank appears to have the backing of the board of directors at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but internal talks were held regarding his position as head coach last week and a run of tough-looking fixtures against Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle and Arsenal could determine Frank’s fate after the Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday.

Plenty of names have been linked with the job in N17 should Spurs pull the trigger, with Oliver Glasner heavily linked last week following his outburst at the Crystal Palace owners.

Summer Could Be Perfect Time For Tottenham Change

Glasner is expected to remain in situ in south London until the end of the season, when his contract expires, and there are a number of other options who become available in the summer too – namely Andoni Iraola and Mauricio Pochettino.

There are a few names who are available right now, with Xabi Alonso and Xavi chief among them. Neither have any Premier League managerial experience, but they are big names that would satisfy the disgruntled Tottenham fanbase.

And Spurs have contacted Alonso about taking the job, according to Tottenham insider Paul O’Keefe.

Responding to a tweet that claimed he had reported Spurs had made contact with Xabi Alonso, O’Keefe said: “They sounded out intermediaries of Alonso yep. Not a particularly positive response.”

Xabi Alonso Will Have A Number Of Job Offers

Alonso is out of a job after being sacked by Real Madrid and is now assessing his options. The former Liverpool midfielder does not want to rush into a decision with a number of other roles available now or in the summer.

Liverpool may be keen to bring their former player in, given the pressure on Arne Slot’s shoulders in what has been a disappointing season for the Reds. Liverpool are also understood to have contacted Alonso to feel him out on the subject of replacing Slot at the helm.