According to The Telegraph, Tottenham have already held talks with De Zerbi regarding the permanent head coach position. The Italian tactician is currently out of work after departing from the French side by mutual consent in February. Spurs find themselves in a huge battle to avoid the drop after losing 3-0 at home to Nottingham Forest on Sunday, but they are actively planning for survival. De Zerbi is also viewed as a potential candidate for Manchester United and Liverpool, should Arne Slot leave Anfield, but he is genuinely intrigued by the project at the club if they avoid Championship football.
The Timesreports that there have been talks regarding De Zerbi taking over from Igor Tudor immediately, with a clause in the contract that would allow him to leave in the summer should they go down. However, Spurs have reservations over such a deal.