De Zerbi is viewed as someone who can hit the ground running, a trait Tottenham could do with given their spiral towards the relegation zone. Yes, he can be combustible. But if Spurs are looking for an instant impact, the Italian could fit the bill.
Sources are indicating Tottenham want an appointment in place by the time the players arrive back on Monday after a pre-planned five-day break.
Amid on-field troubles, there have also been off-field rumours for the club's hierarchy to deal with - amid persistent rumblings Spurs could be sold.
This is despite it being reinforced to staff that Tottenham are not for sale. That correlates with public messaging despite industry rumours the Lewis family are open to selling.
Combined with the results on the pitch and the changes off it, it has been an uncertain time.
For now though, all the attention is on the dugout and how Tottenham replace Frank.
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