Roberto De Zerbi has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur in recent weeks, and a deal may finally be on the cards.
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to bring in a quality manager after parting ways with Igor Tudor, and they have identified Roberto De Zerbi as a target.
According to an update by reputed Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the 46-year-old manager is open to joining the Premier League club, which would be a huge boost for them amid their relegation battle.
De Zerbi is a proven option
There is no doubt that Roberto De Zerbi is a quality manager, and he has shown that with clubs like Brighton & Hove Albion and Marseille in recent years. The 46-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and he could prove an exciting addition to Tottenham. His attacking philosophy could be an instant hit with the fans.
Tottenham need someone who can lift the spirits around the club and help the team bounce back. During his time at Brighton & Hove Albion, he helped them secure a top-six spot, which is their highest Premier League finish in history.
In addition, the Italian tactican helped them secure a place in European football. At Marseille, he helped the Ligue 1 outfit push for the league title. He knows how to work with limited resources and maximise the resources at his disposal.
Can De Zerbi help Tottenham turn it around?
The opportunity to return to the Premier League will be exciting for the Italian tactician, and it remains to be seen whether the North London club can get the deal done. The North London outfit are a big club, and it has been a disappointing season for them. They should be fighting for Champions League football regularly and competing for trophies.
Instead, Tottenham find themselves scrapping for survival. The Italian manager could help turn things around for them. There were rumours that he would wait until the summer to take the job, but it seems that an immediate move is on the cards now.
Tottenham fans will hope that he can make an immediate impact and help them survive in the Premier League. They have quality players at their disposal, and the Italian certainly has the pedigree to get the best out of them.