Tottenham agree to make ex-Juventus boss new interim manager as long-term Mauricio Pochettino plan revealed

Igor Tudor is on the verge of being named Tottenham’s interim boss until the end of the season.

Spurs have agreed a deal in principle with the 47-year-old Croatian, with a short-term appointment keeping alive a potential Mauricio Pochettino return come the summer.

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Former Juventus and Marseille chief Tudor is seen as someone who can make an immediate short-term impact as Spurs try and navigate away from any relegation danger.

Spurs want their new man in place for when the players return to training on Monday ahead of next Sunday’s north London derby at home to Arsenal.

According to sources, there is no permanent option in the deal.

Ex-Dortmund pair Marco Rose and Edin Terzic have also thrown their hats into the ring.

Tottenham legend Robbie Keane would be keen on the job, but only on a permanent basis.

As reported earlier this week, another candidate, Roberto De Zerbi wants to take a break after leaving Marseille

Pochettino is committed to leading the USA at the World Cup but sources on both have indicated to talkSPORT there is a willingness for the Argentine to return to the team he led to a Champions League final.

Tudor has been out of work since being sacked as Juventus boss in October following a run of eight games without a win.

He spent just seven months in charge of the Old Lady despite having made 110 Apps for the club as player.

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