Former Tottenham striker Robbie Keane may soon land his first Premier League job, as Spurs assess their options to replace Thomas Frank.
Frank is being given time by the Tottenham hierarchy to turn things around, even though the Lilywhites continue to struggle to pick up results.
However, reports indicate that Spurs are assessing various managers across Europe as the Dane continues to lose the support of the fan base.
Some pundits have suggested that Tottenham should turn to club legend Robbie Keane, who is making a name for himself as a coach in Hungarian football.
Is Robbie Keane being considered for the Tottenham job?
Football Insider point out that Keane has become the bookmakers’ favourite to replace Frank in the N17 hotseat due to his impressive work at Ferencvaros.
However, the report says that the former Spurs striker is unlikely to replace Frank at the moment.
While the 45-year-old’s work is admired, the feeling is that it is too early in his managerial career for him to take on the Tottenham job.
Vinani Venkatesham and the Spurs top brass are targeting bigger names with more managerial experience as they scour Europe for Frank’s potential replacement.
Keane may soon arrive in the Premier League
Keane led Ferencvaros to the Hungarian title last season, while the Budapest outfit are impressing in Europe this term.
They take Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Thursday, knowing that a win will be enough to secure direct passage to the round of 16 stage of the tournament.
Football Insider say that the Irishman’s work at Ferencvaros has won him admirers in England, pointing out that he has been linked with the Wolves job.
The publication adds that Keane’s exploits have ‘sparked discussions’ in this country and that the 45-year-old could soon be in the dugout at a Premier League club, even though the Tottenham job appears out of reach for now.