Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move to appoint Fulham boss Marco Silva should they decide to sack Thomas Frank, according to Sports Boom.
Spurs have had a difficult season so far and sit 14th in the Premier League after a string of poor performances, which have brought huge pressure onto the manager’s job, with a large section of the fan base calling for him to be removed from his post.
The north London club are said to be considering a change, but their performances in the Champions League, which saw them qualify for the last 16 in fourth place, have forced the board to question whether it would be the right decision. That hasn’t stopped any long-term succession planning though, and they have identified a candidate for their next permanent manager.
Tottenham Consider Marco Silva as Next Manager
Silva, who has been described as a ‘genius’, has done wonders as manager at Fulham in recent years, and the Cottagers are currently sitting 7th in the Premier League table, just four points off a Champions League spot.
But the Portuguese coach is currently due to be out of contract at Craven Cottage at the end of the season, and that has sparked the attention of the north London club when considering options to replace Frank.
ENIC are keen to appoint someone with a similar philosophy to Frank should they get rid of the Dane, as they want to ensure a smoother transition for the squad. Silva is understood to want to see out the season with Fulham before assessing all of his options, but an approach from Tottenham could make him think twice about that.
Silva is keen to test himself at the highest level, and while Spurs’ struggles in recent seasons are noted, they are still considered to be one of the top teams in the country.
It’s believed that Spurs would likely wait until the end of the season before making an approach, even if they did sack Frank mid-season, with former midfielder and West Brom boss Ryan Mason being considered for a potential interim manager role should that scenario take place.
Silva Would Be Major Frank Upgrade
Frank made a real reputation for himself while at Brentford, but it was his pragmatic style and lack of expectation that often saw him credited so much. Now that he has more spotlight on him, his shortcomings are becoming more glaringly obvious.
Silva has a similar situation at Fulham, but he is consistently over-performing with his squad, plays attacking football and regularly gets a tune out of players who have underperformed elsewhere.
On paper, Silva would be a huge upgrade on Frank, and if he’s willing to join then the board should be seriously considering making it a reality that he takes over as the club manager in the near future.
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