Arne Slot tipped for Tottenham job as pressure mounts on Roberto De Zerbi

Former Liverpool manager Arne Slot has emerged as a potential candidate to replace Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham Hotspur, according to an ESPN assessment of possible managerial appointments.

Tottenham sit bottom of the Premier League despite spending more than €300million during the summer transfer window, increasing scrutiny of De Zerbi's position.

ESPN believes Slot's attacking philosophy could suit the north London club, although there is no indication that Tottenham have approached the Dutchman.

Slot has previously been linked with Tottenham, who reportedly showed interest in appointing him following Feyenoord's Eredivisie title triumph in 2023.

The Dutch coach instead remained in Rotterdam for another season before joining Liverpool, where he was dismissed following the 2025/26 campaign.

ESPN now suggests Slot could be more open to a move to Spurs than he was three years ago.

The outlet believes Tottenham possess the squad depth, technical quality, energy and pace required to implement his attacking system.

Despite their disappointing results, ESPN considers the existing squad capable of adapting to Slot's preferred playing style.

However, its assessment is a recommendation rather than confirmation of an active recruitment process.

De Zerbi faces mounting questions after Tottenham's poor opening to the Premier League campaign.

The club invested heavily in new players over the summer, but results have failed to reflect that spending.

Tottenham previously considered Slot before appointing Ange Postecoglou, who subsequently won the Europa League but was dismissed two years later.

Further managerial changes have followed, leaving the club searching for stability.

Slot is not the only coach identified by ESPN as a potential option.

Former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann also feature among its suggested candidates.

Former Ajax coach Francesco Farioli is another name mentioned, although his appointment could involve significant compensation.

The Italian reportedly has a €15million release clause during transfer windows, rising to €20million outside those periods.

For now, De Zerbi remains Tottenham's manager, with no confirmed negotiations involving any of the suggested replacements.

De Zerbi will attempt to improve Tottenham's results and ease the pressure on his position. Slot remains a speculative candidate, with no confirmed approach from Spurs, but further poor performances could intensify discussion about a managerial change.