We take a look at the contenders to be the next manager of Tottenham Hotspur following their poor start to the season.
Tottenham have picked up just two points from their opening five Premier League matches and they find themselves in the relegation zone.
The club spent in excess of £350 million on new signings during the summer and manager Roberto De Zerbi will know that he has to start winning matches soon.
Here are our top five contenders to be the next Tottenham manager in the event that there is a change in the dugout.
Next Tottenham Manager Contenders
Eddie Howe
Former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is likely to be linked with plenty of positions while he is out of a job.
Howe left his role at St James' Park in July following an underwhelming campaign and a difficult summer transfer window.
The 48-year-old twice guided Newcastle into the UEFA Champions League and he also won the EFL Cup during his reign on Tyneside.
Kieran McKenna
Former Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna decided to take a break from football at the end of last season.
He has twice won promotion to the Premier League with Ipswich, but he decided to step aside at the end of last season to spend more time with his family.
McKenna could be tempted by the opportunity to manage a big club and he would have plenty of talent to work with.
Mauricio Pochettino
A manager who led Tottenham into a UEFA Champions League final must be wondering how the club has declined so much since.
USA boss Mauricio Pochettino is still held in high regard by both the club's hierarchy and Tottenham supporters.
Tottenham's position in the relegation zone makes it difficult to attract a manager of Pochettino's calibre, but the club remains close to his heart.
Arne Slot
Former Liverpool manager Arne Slot was a Premier League title-winner just 18 months ago.
He paid the price for a poor second season at Anfield and walking into a club in the relegation zone would be quite the contrast.
Slot was heavily linked with the Netherlands job after the World Cup but he sees his immediate future in the club game.
Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers is currently the manager of Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah.
The 53-year-old has experienced the ups and downs of being a Premier League manager, but he may feel that he wants another crack at English football.
Rodgers' reputation for playing an attractive style of football would appeal to Tottenham, but Spurs will need plenty of other qualities to recover from their poor start.
