‘I can guarantee’: Fabrizio Romano shares what he’s heard about Simone Inzaghi after Tottenham links
The winds of change are blowing through Tottenham Hotspur as the club quietly begins assessing potential replacements for under-fire manager Ange Postecoglou.
While the Australian remains in charge for now, Fabrizio Romano’s latest update suggests Spurs have already started laying the groundwork for a possible summer overhaul following a disastrous Premier League campaign that sees the club languishing with just 34 points from 30 matches.
Postecoglou’s strained relationship with the Tottenham faithful reached a new low during Thursday’s defeat at Stamford Bridge when his ear-cupping gesture towards disgruntled away supporters sparked controversy.
This incident, combined with a shocking sixteen league defeats, has left the former Celtic boss clinging to his job by the thinnest of threads. The upcoming Europa League quarter-final against Eintracht Frankfurt now represents both his salvation and potential undoing – progression could buy him time, while elimination may accelerate his departure.
Romano’s insights reveal Tottenham’s hierarchy is taking a pragmatic approach to their managerial situation. While Inter Milan’s Simone Inzaghi has been linked with the post, the transfer expert confirms the Italian remains fully committed to his current project at San Siro.
“Inzaghi is completely focused on Inter and is not having any concrete conversations with Tottenham at this point,” Romano stated, pouring cold water on speculation about the highly-rated tactician making the switch to North London.
With Inzaghi seemingly out of reach, Tottenham have turned their attention to two Premier League-proven alternatives. Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola has emerged as a primary target, with Spurs conducting extensive background work on the Spanish manager.
The club has reportedly gathered detailed information about his tactical philosophy, man-management style, and even the contractual specifics that would be required to prise him away from the Vitality Stadium. Iraola’s impressive work in transforming Bournemouth into an attractive, progressive side has clearly caught Tottenham’s attention.
Fulham’s Marco Silva represents another serious option should Postecoglou depart. The Portuguese manager’s ability to implement an attacking brand of football while maintaining defensive solidity at Craven Cottage has made him an appealing candidate.
Silva’s previous experience with Everton and Watford, combined with his current success at Fulham, suggests he could offer the blend of Premier League know-how and tactical sophistication Tottenham crave.
The coming weeks will prove decisive in determining Postecoglou’s fate. While the Australian remains publicly defiant about his project’s long-term viability, the reality is that Europa League success has become his only realistic path to redemption.
Should Spurs overcome Frankfurt and mount a serious challenge for the trophy, it could provide the board with sufficient justification to persist with their current manager. However, elimination would likely trigger immediate action, with Iraola and Silva waiting in the wings as ready-made replacements.
Tottenham’s cautious approach to exploring alternatives while maintaining Postecoglou in position reflects the delicate balancing act clubs must perform in such situations.
By conducting due diligence on potential successors now, Daniel Levy and the board ensure they won’t be caught flat-footed if a change becomes necessary. Yet they also avoid the destabilizing effect of openly pursuing another manager while the current one remains in post.
As the Frankfurt tie looms large, Postecoglou finds himself in the unenviable position of knowing his tenure may hinge on 180 minutes of football. For Tottenham, the dilemma is whether to stick with a manager who has lost the faith of many supporters or turn to fresh leadership in an attempt to salvage something from a season that promised much but has delivered little.
The answers to these questions may soon become clear, with Iraola and Silva positioned as the leading candidates to usher in a new era should the club decide change is needed.