Roberto De Zerbi, the former Brighton boss, has been linked with the vacant managerial position at Tottenham Hotspur, and there’s a new update regarding a potential appointment. Spurs are on the lookout for a new head coach following Thomas Frank’s exit earlier this week.

Frank left the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday in the aftermath of Spurs’ 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United in their midweek Premier League clash.

The search for a new manager is now underway for Spurs, who are not due back on the pitch until February 22 for their next fixture, a highly anticipated North London Derby against Arsenal in the Premier League.

De Zerbi, 46, who recently left his role as Marseille boss, has been suggested as a possible successor to Frank at Tottenham in recent reports.

There has now been a fresh update concerning De Zerbi’s future amid ongoing speculation about his return to English football, reports football.london.

Sky Sports have reported that De Zerbi currently has no plans to take up a new role immediately after leaving Marseille.

Reports suggest that De Zerbi intends to take a break from football management, which reduces the chances of him accepting the Tottenham job, if offered.

Tottenham currently sit in 16th place in the Premier League standings, five points clear of the drop zone, with a showdown against league leaders Arsenal looming.

The identity of Tottenham’s manager for the upcoming North London Derby against Arsenal remains uncertain, though recent reports indicate it is unlikely to be De Zerbi.

Several high-profile names have emerged as potential candidates for the Spurs job in recent days, with John Heitinga, Mauricio Pochettino, Robbie Keane and Oliver Glasner all being mentioned among the leading contenders for the position.

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