Tottenham Hotspur have sacked Thomas Frank after less than eight months in charge, leaving them 16th in the Premier League table and five points above the relegation zone. The club now faces its sixth permanent managerial change in seven years, with speculation mounting over potential replacements.

Early indications suggest Spurs may opt for an interim appointment until season's end, with Oliver Glasner, Marco Silva, and Andoni Iraola all reportedly on their radar. All three are out of contract in June, while former manager Mauricio Pochettino remains the fans' overwhelming choice despite currently managing the USA at the World Cup. Roberto De Zerbi has also emerged as a potential candidate after leaving Marseille.

Former Spurs manager Tim Sherwood and veteran Harry Redknapp have both expressed interest in interim roles, though Sherwood believes Heitinga is the likely short-term choice. With Arsenal visiting for a north London derby on February 22, Spurs must act quickly. The club's statement made no mention of Frank's assistants, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the immediate future of the managerial position.