Johan Lange: Tottenham chief set to pay the price for club’s failings, his position is under ‘significant threat’

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The Danish sporting director has been in place within the Lilywhites’ hierarchy since November 2023 and has taken a controlling lead in the club’s recruitment drive since his arrival. Tottenham’s hierarchy have received almost as much scrutiny as the players on the pitch in recent months, with fans growing increasingly unhappy with the way the club has been run. 💰 Tottenham Hotspur Finance Update 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Spurs.

VISIT THE FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Johan Lange risking everything on Roberto De Zerbi appointmentFormer Spurs scout Mick Brown recently told Football Insider that Lange was one of the key decision-makers at Tottenham behind the recent appointment of Roberto De Zerbi. Lange’s work has come in for criticism throughout the campaign, with many errors in terms of recruitment being highlighted as the season has worn on.

The De Zerbi appointment will need to have an immediate impact if Tottenham are to turn their form around and secure their Premier League status, but that is perhaps the only thing that could potentially save Lange, judging by the reports. The sporting director’s position has appeared precarious for some time now, and Wyness suggested that he has heard talk of both candidates being under consideration.