There’s an increasing amount of speculation linking Xabi Alonso to Tottenham Hotspur right now, driven by dissatisfaction with current manager Thomas Frank’s performance. Multiple reports from today indicate Tottenham have made contact or a tentative approach to Alonso’s representatives about potentially replacing Frank if they decide to sack him.
Tottenham has approached Alonso as a potential replacement, with Xavi Hernandez also mentioned as another contender in some reports. Sources like @pokeefe1 and others describe it as initial contact or talks, often framed as conditional on sacking Frank amid poor form and fan frustration (e.g., chants calling for him to go).
Some outlets suggest Tottenham would approach him again if they part ways with Frank, referencing his impressive past record (like the long unbeaten run at Leverkusen).
Tottenham insider Paul O’Keefe has specifically dropped this post on social media, and lots of outlets have seized upon it, because he knows what he’s doing.
🚨 🎖️ Tottenham have already approached Xabi Alonso over the managerial role.
Xavi Hernandez is another contender to replace Frank. #THFC
[@pokeefe1] pic.twitter.com/mM22JiK3Ot
— TalkTHFC (@TalkTHFC__) January 24, 2026
They sounded out intermediaries of Alonso yep. Not a particularly positive response
— Paul O Keefe (@pokeefe1) January 24, 2026
Alonso recently left Real Madrid and is currently resting or considering options.
There’s a competing interest: Liverpool have also contacted him positively about their managerial situation (with doubts over Arne Slot), which could be a bigger pull given his playing history there.
Older links to Spurs exist (e.g., from years back when he was at Leverkusen), but the current buzz is fresh and tied to Tottenham’s current crisis.
Overall, it’s credible smoke with Tottenham actively exploring him as a high-profile target, but nothing has been confirmed, no agreement announced, and other clubs (especially Liverpool) are in the mix.
