Xabi Alonso Touted for Tottenham Role as “Shock” Twist Emerges Over Thomas Frank’s Future

Xabi Alonso has swiftly reacted to speculation linking him with the Tottenham job. Following his dismissal from Real Madrid earlier this week, he was immediately touted as a leading contender to succeed Thomas Frank in North London.

According to journalist Miguel Delaney, Spurs are set to hold crunch talks over Frank’s future on Sunday, with Saturday’s defeat to West Ham internally labelled a “shock.” Club chiefs were already split over whether to part ways with the head coach, but the mood is said to have worsened significantly over the weekend.

With Alonso now available, sources indicate the Spaniard has been discussed at boardroom level and is viewed as an appealing candidate. However, Alonso is believed to think more attractive opportunities could emerge for him in the months ahead.

There has also been renewed talk of a potential return for Ange Postecoglou. Joe Lewis has reportedly been encouraged to approach the former Spurs manager, highlighting the growing sense of crisis at the club. While Postecoglou led Tottenham to Europa League glory last season, his Premier League record was in fact inferior to Frank’s.

Oliver Glasner has also been mentioned after confirming he will leave Crystal Palace at the end of the season. Nevertheless, with the Manchester United role possibly becoming available again, the Austrian is considered an unlikely choice.

For now, Frank remains in post, but with decisive discussions planned for Sunday, significant developments could be imminent. Fans can follow all the latest updates throughout the winter via Tottenham’s transfer tracker, covering every confirmed deal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium along with expert analysis from the club’s writers.