Tottenham Hotspur are finalizing the appointment of Igor Tudor as interim head coach until the end of the season, sources have told ESPN. The 47-year-old verbally agreed to take the job after Thomas Frank was sacked just eight months into his tenure following Monday's dismissal. Talks progressed rapidly in the past 24 hours as Spurs accelerated their search.

Tudor brings extensive head coaching experience, most recently spending seven months at Juventus before leaving in October after an eight-game winless run. The Croatian has previously managed clubs across Europe including Hadjuk Split, Udinese, Marseille, and Lazio. Sources indicate Tudor will be given an opportunity to stake a claim for the permanent role if Tottenham performs well, though Mauricio Pochettino remains prominent in the club's thinking for a long-term appointment.

Currently sitting in 16th place, five points above the relegation zone, Tottenham face a crucial period with a Champions League round-of-16 tie approaching next month. The north London club's next match is against rivals Arsenal at home on Feb. 22. Tudor's appointment represents a stopgap solution as Spurs navigate what has become a turbulent season following Frank's brief and ultimately unsuccessful spell at the helm.