De Zerbi Unlikely to Take Over at Tottenham This Season

According to reports from Sky in Italy, Roberto De Zerbi is not expected to join Tottenham or any other club before the end of the season. Following his departure from Marseille last month, the 46-year-old plans to take a break from football and reassess his options in the summer. This decision is not thought to be a direct rejection of Tottenham, who are interested in De Zerbi as a potential candidate for their next permanent head coach. De Zerbi is confident in his choice, despite receiving offers from various clubs since leaving Marseille, and is expected to wait until next season to return to the bench. The situation remains uncertain, particularly with the future of interim head coach Igor Tudor hanging in the balance during the international break. Tottenham is considering all options after a recent home defeat to Nottingham Forest, which has left them just one point above the relegation zone. Former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has expressed his difficulties in watching the club struggle against Premier League relegation, stating it's 'beyond the realms of possibility.' Postecoglou, who won the Europa League with Spurs last year, still has a strong attachment to the club and finds it hard to see them in this situation. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid may not pursue Cristian Romero this summer, despite their previous interest. Romero, Tottenham's captain, has stated his focus is on keeping the team in the Premier League, with seven games remaining. His future remains uncertain, with Atletico unwilling to exceed £26m for the defender.