Next Tottenham Manager: Harry Redknapp wants Premier League return amid Spurs links

Tottenham Hotspur are on the lookout for a new head coach following the sacking of Thomas Frank on Wednesday morning.

Spurs sit 16th in the Premier League and just five points above the relegation zone following the 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United on Tuesday. A statement from the club read: “The Club has taken the decision to make a change in the Men’s Head Coach position and Thomas Frank will leave today.

“Thomas was appointed in June 2025, and we have been determined to give him the time and support needed to build for the future together. However, results and performances have led the Board to conclude that a change at this point in the season is necessary.

“Throughout his time at the Club, Thomas has conducted himself with unwavering commitment, giving everything in his efforts to move the Club forward. We would like to thank him for his contribution and wish him every success in the future.”

Roberto De Zerbi and Mauricio Pochettino linked with Tottenham Hotspur job

Several candidates have already been linked with the post at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with former Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi a frontrunner following his departure from Marseille this week.

Former Spurs head coach Mauricio Pochettino could be another option and a popular one with the fan base. The 53-year-old, who left his last post in the Premier League at Chelsea in May 2024, is currently in charge of the United States national side.

Pochettino is expected to remain in his current job for the World Cup this summer but could be an option for Spurs following the conclusion of that tournament. Former Tottenham Hotspur stars have called on the club to turn to veteran Harry Redknapp.

Speaking on Sky Sports, David Bentley said: “I’d go and get Harry Redknapp until the end of the season. He understands the makeup of being down at the bottom of the Premier League and what it takes to win football matches. Get Tottenham up the table and then get Poch after the World Cup.

“Martin O’Neill did it at Celtic, Carrick has gone in at Manchester United and done it. Someone who understands the makeup of the football club, they get what it takes and understand the working environment.

“Redknapp would get the players at it, give them simple messages, go out there, express yourself, work hard. He understands the way the league works and would get Tottenham winning football matches.”

Harry Redknapp on return to management

Redknapp spent four years in charge of Spurs between 2008 and 2012, winning 98 of his 198 fixtures in charge. The former QPR, Portsmouth and Southampton hasn’t worked in the dugout since a stint with Birmingham City in 2017.

In January, Redknapp had reflected on a potential return to work amid Nuno Espirito Santo’s struggles at West Ham. In words which could prick the ears of Tottenham Hotspur, Redknapp told talkSPORT: “I’d work for nothing. I'd go anywhere if someone rang me up, I'd go and do it for nothing.

“I really would, I'd enjoy it. It's not the money. I'd enjoy going in and being around the players. I love it. Martin O’Neill has gone in [at Celtic] and he knows what he's doing. He's experienced, he knows the game. It ain't rocket science. Get the best out of the players you've got. You've got to get the best out of them.”

In other news, What Mauricio Pochettino has said about Tottenham return and why contract clause blocks appointment.