Roberto De Zerbi has reportedly accepted the Tottenham job after holding talks over replacing Igor Tudor.
The former Brighton manager has emerged as the club’s top target as they look to avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.
According to Italian reporter Gianluca Di Marzio, De Zerbi has “verbally” agreed to take on the challenge of rescuing the North London side.
Tottenham are currently 17th in the table, one point above the relegation zone, after 13 matches without a win. They have seven games remaining to avoid their first relegation since 1975.
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