Enzo fuels Real Madrid transfer speculation
Enzo Fernandez has fuelled speculation that he could leave Chelsea for Real Madrid after admitting he would like to live in the Spanish capital in the future.
Following Chelsea's emphatic 8-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain on aggregate in the Champions League, Fernandez commented on his future, admitting he did not know if he would be at Stamford Bridge next season.
"I don't know," he said to ESPN Argentina when asked if he would be at the club next season.
"My focus is here now. Then the World Cup coming up, so we'll see after that."
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior insisted Fernandez is committed to the club after talking to the midfielder, but rumours are now resurfacing following his latest comments.
When asked if he would like to live in a different country, Fernandez said: "I really like Madrid - it's similar to Buenos Aires."
Fernandez was then questioned on whether he would consider living in Madrid, where he added: "Yes, of course."
Spurs offer De Zerbi five-year contact to become new boss
Latest from Your Site News' Lyall Thomas and Michael Bridge:
Tottenham are in talks with Roberto De Zerbi about becoming their next head coach.
Spurs want him to be their next permanent boss and have offered him a five-year contract.
The ex-Brighton boss is now open to taking the job after previously indicating he wanted to wait until the summer to consider his options after his Marseille exit last month.
Spurs are pushing hard to persuade him, with discussions taking place today over that five-year proposal.
Spurs are hopeful of confirming an appointment this week before the players return from the international break.
The relegation-threatened side's preference is to make a permanent appointment after the departure of boss Igor Tudor on Sunday.
'De Zerbi far from a safe pair of hands - but why didn't Spurs appoint him earlier?'
Ex-Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood speaking on Your Site News on the potential appointment of Roberto De Zerbi:
"For anyone going in now, you have to put a question mark on it because you've only got seven games left.
"I like him, I really do. I like his personality. I said many months ago that he would be the man to come into Tottenham.
"I would've picked him over Mauricio Pochettino for the long term because he plays that style that Tottenham fans want to play. He opens up the pitch, but not now. That style is not needed now, what they need now is a safe pair of hands. This is far from a safe pair of hands.
"I still like him. I love his personality and the way his teams play. But they can be open and can get hammered in some games - you can't get hammered between now and the end of the season.
"We saw his Marseille team play against Liverpool with an open style. He opens up the pitch, it's expansive the way he plays.
"We know how stubborn this man is. This man is hard to deal with, but I like him for that because he's got his own mind and does it his way, so that's my only reservation.
"I think if he can get them over the line, I think he's a perfect manager for Tottenham to have taking them forward.
"The main priority is just to keep them in the league. He would not be that firefighter-type manager who comes in for this seven-game period.
"He wanted to have a break after Marseille in February, but why didn't they bring him in then? Why didn't they bring him in before Igor Tudor? You'd have given him another seven games to go at, then I would've had total confidence that he would keep them in the league.
"They obviously didn't want him then. He was available, but they didn't want him."
Can De Zerbi have an instant impact mid-season?
Tottenham, who currently sit one point above the relegation zone, are in need of a head coach than can deliver instant results with just seven games left to secure their survival.
De Zerbi has established himself as a coach that instils a possession-based philosophy, creating teams that are praised for their attractive style of football.
However, the Italian's start at Brighton when he took over mid-season in 2022 following Graham Potter's departure would suggest he might struggle to have the required impact.
De Zerbi failed to win any of his first five Permier League games in charge of Brighton, drawing twice and losing three games, albeit facing a tough schedule.
When taking over at Serie A newcomers Benevento mid-season in 2017, De Zerbi's side were praised for the football they played, but were relegated from Italy's top-flight.
De Zerbi failed to win any of his first nine games in charge of Benevento.
The Italian also struggled when taking over Palermo mid-season in 2016, winning just one of his 13 games before being sacked less than three months into the job.
Spurs and De Zerbi in talks over five-year deal
Ex-Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is open to joining Tottenham as their new head coach immediately, according to Sky in Italy.
Sky in Italy are reporting that talks are expected to take place with De Zerbi over a five-year contract proposal from Spurs, who are searching for a third managerial appointment of the season .
Your Site News understands Tottenham's preference is for a permanent appointment after Tudor's disastrous seven games in charge across 44 days.
Your Site News has reported for several weeks that all options have been under consideration, including accelerating the appointment of a summer target.
De Zerbi is high among those, along with Mauricio Pochettino and others.
De Zerbi open to taking over at Spurs for run-in
Latest from Sky Italy's Gianluca Di Marzio:
Roberto De Zerbi is open to joining Tottenham as head coach immediately, according to Sky in Italy.
Tottenham need a new boss for the final seven games of the season after Igor Tudor's departure as they fight relegation.
Spurs sit just one point above the bottom three and are searching for their third head coach of the season.
The former Brighton boss has been out of a job since he left Marseille in February.
VOTE: Who should be next Spurs boss?
Tottenham are searching for their third managerial appointment of the season following the sacking of Igor Tudor.
Ex-Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is the early bookmakers' favourite to replace the Croatian.
But with other names in the frame, such as Sean Dyche, Harry Redknapp and Glenn Hoddle, we're asking you who should be the next Spurs head coach to save the club from relegation?
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'Spurs want to convince De Zerbi to become new boss'
Tottenham want to convince former Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi to become their new head coach, according to BBC Sport.
It is claimed De Zerbi, who left Marseille in February, is a primary target with Spurs having tried to ascertain whether the Italian was open to the job before appointing Igor Tudor, who was sacked after just seven games on Sunday.
De Zerbi is reportedly open to becoming Spurs boss, but would prefer to wait until the end of the season when their Premier League future is clearer.
Tottenham sit just one point above the relegation zone and are searching for their third manager of the season.
Hutter distances himself from Spurs role
Former Monaco boss Adi Hutter, who has been linked with the Tottenham head coach vacancy, has distanced himself from the role.
Speaking to Sky in Austria, Hutter said, "In recent days and weeks, I have been increasingly linked with various clubs.
"However, as I already stated immediately after my time at Monaco, I would prefer not to work as a head coach again until the start of the new season at the earliest.
"My position on that matter has not changed since then."
Spurs would prefer permanent appointment
Your Site News reporter Michael Bridge:
Tottenham is still a very attractive club to many managers. That's why Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho took the role. It's why Mauricio Pochettino has said he would love to go back. It's why our understanding is Roberto De Zerbi would be interested in the role in the summer.
These are two very different Tottenham Hotspurs. It's a big club, sure, but it could be one of the riskiest moves you make in management.
The new boss could be the one that sees Spurs relegated. Or, in the summer, Tottenham stay in the Premier League and big names come in for it again.
It's my understanding that Tottenham would ideally prefer to appoint someone on a permanent basis. Where does that leave you? It's unlikely you will get managers out of their contract at this stage of the season. The one name that keeps coming up is De Zerbi.
He did a brilliant job at Brighton and a good job at Marseille. He is the name that is not going away. He's had admirers in the previous regime under Daniel Levy and he's still got them now. I still believe he needs convincing to come in now.
It's going to be a huge decision.
