Could a surprising name be stepping into the Tottenham hot seat? It seems the North London club is seriously contemplating a bold move for Manchester United's interim manager, Michael Carrick, as their next permanent boss, according to recent reports. This comes as Tottenham has secured Igor Tudor as their interim manager until the close of the current season, with eyes firmly fixed on a long-term managerial appointment.
While established figures like Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi have been widely discussed as prime candidates, Carrick has reportedly caught the attention of Tottenham's decision-makers. Since taking the helm at Old Trafford last month, Carrick has overseen an impressive streak for Manchester United, remaining unbeaten in five matches, securing four wins and one draw. Their only dropped points came in a recent 1-1 draw against West Ham.
But here's where it gets interesting: TEAMtalk suggests that Tottenham is giving serious consideration to bringing Carrick in as their permanent manager this summer. They are said to be impressed with his early impact at Manchester United and are closely monitoring his situation as the season winds down.
And this is the part most people miss: It's worth remembering that Tottenham reportedly considered Carrick even last summer, before ultimately appointing Thomas Frank. Frank's tenure, however, was short-lived, lasting only seven months despite an initial eight-game unbeaten run in the Premier League. Carrick himself has a history with Spurs, having played for the club for two seasons, making 75 appearances before his move to Manchester United in 2006. At 44 years old, Carrick's current contract at Old Trafford is set to expire at the end of the season, coinciding with Manchester United's own search for a permanent manager.
De Zerbi and Pochettino remain strong contenders for the permanent role. With Tudor only on board temporarily, Tottenham is expected to finalize their permanent managerial choice this summer. Both De Zerbi and Pochettino have been viewed as front-runners. Sources indicate that Tottenham understood they had no realistic chance of bringing Pochettino back mid-season, as he's currently focused on leading the United States in their home World Cup this summer. Roberto De Zerbi, on the other hand, became available after departing Marseille last week. However, Tottenham opted for a different interim solution, potentially leaving the door open for De Zerbi after the current season concludes.
Currently, Tottenham finds itself in 16th place in the Premier League with 12 games remaining, sitting five points above the relegation zone.
Now, over to you! Is Michael Carrick the right choice for Tottenham, or should they pursue more experienced options like De Zerbi or Pochettino? What are your thoughts on this potential managerial shift? Let us know in the comments below!
