Man Utd rocked as Tottenham open talks with confirmed manager target

"Tottenham have stolen a march on the Red Devils by opening talks with De Zerbi, who is readily available after leaving Marseille last month. Regarding the timeline, it was stressed De Zerbi would be a summer appointment if moving to Spurs and not over the coming weeks if they sack Tudor."

"De Zerbi will only join Spurs if they stay in the Premier League and as it stands, it looks like their battle to beat the drop will go all the way to the final day. While it's true Spurs have opened talks with De Zerbi, it's by no means assured that the Italian signs up."

"Man Utd have narrowed their shortlist down to three names - Roberto Martinez, Roberto De Zerbi and Julian Nagelsmann. Carlo Ancelotti and Thomas Tuchel are both appreciated, though both are expected to remain in situ as the managers of Brazil and England respectively well beyond the 2026 World Cup."

Both Tottenham and Manchester United are searching for permanent managers in the summer transfer window. Manchester United has narrowed their shortlist to three candidates: Roberto Martinez, Roberto De Zerbi, and Julian Nagelsmann. Tottenham is considering Mauricio Pochettino and De Zerbi as their preferred options. According to recent reports, Tottenham have initiated talks with De Zerbi, who recently left Marseille. De Zerbi would only join Spurs as a summer appointment if the club avoids relegation, as his decision hinges on their Premier League status. While talks have begun, De Zerbi's signing remains uncertain despite Tottenham's efforts to secure him ahead of Manchester United.

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