Pochettino Open to Spurs Return Even If Relegation Happens, But Tudor's Tenure Looks Doomed

Tottenham's relegation nightmare may not be enough to deter their preferred managerial candidate, according to reports emerging from the club's desperate situation.

Spurs find themselves teetering on the brink of disaster, clinging to safety by just four points from the bottom three. The appointment of Thomas Frank proved a miscalculation of epic proportions—performances have actually deteriorated compared to the Ange Postecoglou era, forcing the board into damage control.

Igor Tudor was parachuted in to salvage the season, but his start has been nothing short of disastrous. Two defeats to Arsenal and Fulham set a grim tone, and the side now stretches ten games without a league victory. They'll desperately seek a win against Crystal Palace on Thursday night.

Few believe Tudor will earn the job permanently, even if he drags them clear of trouble. The club's sights remain firmly fixed on summer targets, with Mauricio Pochettino identified as their top choice.

Here's the intriguing part: journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed that Pochettino would entertain a return to the Tottenham hotseat even if the unthinkable occurs. Speaking on GiveMeSport's YouTube channel, Jacobs suggested the former manager wouldn't be deterred by Championship football, though he flagged a significant caveat—Pochettino's wages would need to remain competitive regardless of the division.

"The good news for Tottenham fans is that Pochettino is open to returning, and would not necessarily be put off even if Spurs got relegated to the Championship," Jacobs explained. "But if they were a Championship club, they've obviously got to be able to still afford Maurizio Pochettino's wage, which wouldn't necessarily drop significantly."

The immediate concern, however, is Tudor's future. Football Insider reports that the Croatian could be sacked if the losing streak persists, with former Premier League chief scout Mick Brown offering a damning assessment of the situation.

Brown expressed surprise at Tudor's appointment, questioning whether a manager without Premier League experience could handle a club of Spurs' stature. "He's got experience in Europe, but he's never managed in the Premier League and never managed a club like Tottenham, it's a different ball game entirely," Brown told Football Insider.

The scout sees little prospect of Tudor remaining beyond the summer, and potentially departing even sooner if losses mount. Relegation itself would fundamentally reshape the club's managerial search parameters, making recruitment infinitely more complicated.

"It's difficult to see how they're going to get out of this situation, especially with the manager in charge who hasn't exactly given people hope," Brown concluded.