Sean Dyche would reportedly be hesitant to accept a short-term role at Tottenham Hotspur, according to talkSPORT. The experienced manager is among the candidates being considered should Spurs decide to part ways with interim coach Igor Tudor after his difficult start.
The former Burnley and Everton boss would prefer a deal that extends beyond the end of the season, similar to the assurances he requested when previously linked with Nottingham Forest. Bringing in Dyche would likely signal that Tottenham’s leadership believe they need a pragmatic, survival-focused manager to steer the club away from the threat of relegation to the EFL Championship.
Other possibilities include bringing back former interim coach Ryan Mason or appointing club legend Robbie Keane, who is currently managing Ferencvárosi TC. As talkSPORT previously reported, Tudor has already reportedly unsettled several members of the squad.
Meanwhile, the future of Ibrahima Konaté at Liverpool FC remains unclear. The French defender’s contract expires this summer and he has yet to agree on a new deal, raising the possibility that he could depart on a free transfer, much like former teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Negotiations with Liverpool are ongoing, but Real Madrid CF are among the clubs reportedly keeping a close eye on the situation. Konaté, now 26, has made 110 appearances since joining from RB Leipzig in a £36 million move in 2021. Liverpool are expected to resist losing him despite defensive reinforcements, with Jeremy Jacquet arriving from Stade Rennais FC at the end of the season and youngster Giovanni Leoni nearing a return from injury.
Elsewhere, Lewis Hall is emerging as a strong candidate to solve England national football team’s left-back dilemma ahead of the FIFA World Cup. In ten matches in charge, manager Thomas Tuchel has experimented with six different players in the role. One of the most frequently used options, Myles Lewis-Skelly, is not a regular starter at Arsenal FC.
Nico O’Reilly of Manchester City FC has impressed there for England but typically plays in central midfield for his club. Meanwhile, Luke Shaw of Manchester United FC hopes to earn a recall when Tuchel names his squad for the March internationals.
However, sources say Tuchel has been particularly impressed with Hall, especially after the 21-year-old performed strongly against Lamine Yamal during Newcastle United FC’s 1-1 UEFA Champions League draw with FC Barcelona on Tuesday. Hall currently has two senior caps for England.
Finally, Mateus Fernandes could push to leave West Ham United FC if the club are relegated. The Portuguese midfielder only joined the Hammers from Southampton FC last summer in a £42 million deal and has been one of their standout performers.
Despite his impact, Fernandes is unlikely to want to play in the Championship, and several clubs across the Premier League and Europe are monitoring him. Manchester United FC are among those believed to have scouted the 21-year-old, who has contributed three goals and three assists in 27 league appearances this season. ⚽
