Former Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso would reportedly reject an approach from Tottenham Hotspur should the club decide to sack current manager Thomas Frank.
Pressure Mounts on Frank After West Ham Defeat
The future of Thomas Frank has been placed under intense scrutiny following a 2-1 home defeat to West Ham United on Saturday. This result leaves Spurs languishing in 14th place in the Premier League, having secured just a single victory in their last seven top-flight matches.
The team's poor form was compounded last weekend by a 2-1 FA Cup exit at the hands of Aston Villa. During the loss to West Ham, sections of the Tottenham support directed chants of 'you're getting sacked in the morning' towards the under-fire Danish manager.
In a post-match interview, Frank acknowledged the difficult period. 'Of course, I've probably had better times,' he stated. 'I understand, I'm the man in charge. So the blame will go to me. That's fair... I think the team is working very hard. And I still think... that we are close to something very good.'
Spurs Hierarchy Debates Manager's Future
According to a report by The Independent, Tottenham's board is now seriously considering Frank's position. The club's hierarchy is said to be actively 'debating' whether to retain him for the crucial UEFA Champions League fixture against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.
The same report indicates that the prospect of appointing Xabi Alonso has been discussed by the Spurs board as a potential replacement. However, it is claimed that the 44-year-old Spaniard 'feels he will have better options over the coming months' and would therefore decline an offer from North London.
Alonso, who has also been linked with a return to Liverpool, was dismissed by Real Madrid on Monday, January 18, 2026, after just seven months in charge at the Bernabéu.
Who Could Replace Thomas Frank at Tottenham?
With Frank's position increasingly precarious, bookmakers have begun pricing up potential successors. The early favourites include:
- Oliver Glasner - 2/1
- Mauricio Pochettino - 4/1
- Xabi Alonso - 4/1
- Marco Silva - 6/1
Other names in the frame are Enzo Maresca, Ruben Amorim, and former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino, whose emotional return remains a possibility for many fans.
The immediate focus for Tottenham is the Champions League clash with Dortmund, a match that could now decide the fate of their current manager. The club's decision-makers face a critical choice: stick with Frank in hope of a turnaround or seek a new direction in the dugout.
