Top Journo shares latest update on Tottenham’s pursuit of ‘one of Europe’s best coaches’

Postecoglou’s future at Tottenham Hotspur remains uncertain, despite guiding the club to the Europa League semi-finals, where they are set to face Bodo/Glimt in the first leg on Thursday. Spurs have endured a dismal domestic campaign, suffering 19 Premier League defeats, matching their worst-ever tally from the 1993–94 season. While Postecoglou’s tenure began with promise, the team’s form has since unravelled, raising serious questions about his long-term role at the club.

Meanwhile, Niko Kovač, appointed Borussia Dortmund head coach in January 2025 on an 18-month deal, has quickly re-established his reputation as one of Europe’s top managers. With Spurs reportedly considering options for life after Postecoglou, Kovač has emerged as a potential candidate. Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has weighed in on the speculation, confirming the North London club’s interest, though no formal developments have materialised yet.

Romano plays down links, says no progress yet in Tottenham’s pursuit of Kovac

According to Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT article, there is currently “nothing advanced” between Tottenham and Niko Kovač. He further noted that Spurs are not expected to make any decisions regarding Ange Postecoglou’s future until after their Europa League semi-final tie. It has been a disastrous domestic campaign for the North London club, who remain entrenched in the bottom half of the Premier League table.

However, the Europa League offers both the club and Postecoglou one final chance at redemption. Winning the tournament would guarantee Champions League qualification, but even that may not be enough to secure the Australian’s job. GIVEMESPORT sources report that Postecoglou’s position is far from secure, regardless of European success. Should Spurs crash out of the competition, it wouldn’t come as a surprise if the long-anticipated managerial change finally takes place.

While it may seem unlikely that Niko Kovač would leave Borussia Dortmund so soon, especially with the German club undergoing their own internal rebuild, the situation unfolding at Tottenham suggests a similar reset is on the horizon. Given the dismal state the club has spiralled into, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Ange Postecoglou may not continue beyond this season. As Spurs prepare to hit the reset button, Kovač is certainly among the long list of potential targets being considered by chairman Daniel Levy.