Overview
- Tottenham have failed to win any of their first five Premier League matches and sit bottom of the table after a 3-2 loss to Aston Villa, with two draws and three defeats to date.
- The club were knocked out of the Carabao Cup in the third round by Liverpool in a 3-1 defeat, increasing pressure on the manager and squad.
- Reports say Spurs spent heavily in the summer—estimates range from about £300m to £380m on new signings—yet early results show persistent gaps in key areas of the team.
- Spanish outlet Fichajes, as relayed by Goal, has reported that Tottenham are exploring contingency plans and potential replacements, with Eddie Howe named among early links as a possible successor.
- Any decision will be complicated by a reported contract that runs to 2031 and lacks a break clause, a view from a former club scout that issues run beyond the coach, and the likelihood the board will use the international break to assess rather than sack the manager immediately.