THE FUSE

However, in a move that will intrigue the fanbase, the agreement with the 47-year-old is strictly an interim arrangement. Reports confirm that Tudor’s contract will run until the summer and, significantly, does not include an option to make the appointment permanent. This strategy, driven by chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and technical director Johan Lange, suggests that Spurs are keeping their powder dry for a major appointment in the off-season. By bringing in a temporary option without long-term commitments, the north London club have effectively kept the door wide open for a return to a wider pool of candidates in June.