Mauricio Pochettino Odds Slashed to Manage Giants After Tottenham ‘Open Talks’, Jurgen Klopp is Favourite

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked manager Thomas Frank following a dismal run, including a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle on February 10, 2026, leaving the club 16th in the Premier League, just five points above the relegation zone with 12 games left.[1][3][4] Frank's tenure ended after only two wins in his last 17 league games, with Spurs winless in 2026 and eliminated from domestic cups.[1][3]

The club is now hunting for a successor, with reports suggesting early discussions underway to reappoint former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, currently USMNT head coach.[2][4] Pochettino, who managed Tottenham from 2014-2019 with a 73.72% win rate, led them to the Champions League final and multiple title challenges, remaining popular among fans—chants for him echoed during the Newcastle loss.[2][4]

Bookmakers have slashed Pochettino's odds amid the buzz, though rankings vary: some list him third at 9/2 behind Marco Rose (5/4) and Roberto De Zerbi (3/1), while others position him as a top contender alongside Xavi Hernández and Robbie Keane at +600.[1][3] (Note: Headline mentions Jurgen Klopp as favourite, but current odds do not reflect this across sources.)[1]

Spurs may appoint an interim like Igor Tudor or a popular ex-player until summer 2026, post-World Cup, to lure Pochettino, who sources say "would walk back" if asked—despite relegation risks.[2][4] Tudor faces Arsenal next, as Tottenham seeks stability for their talented but disjointed squad.[2][3]