De Zerbi has preference amid Spurs and Man United links

Roberto De Zerbi has set his sights on Tottenham Hotspur rather than Manchester United should both clubs come calling this summer, according to Sky Sports. The Italian left Marseille by mutual consent earlier this month and is already being courted for a swift Premier League return.

With Manchester United and Spurs operating under interim bosses, long-term vacancies have opened at two of England’s biggest clubs. Sources indicate De Zerbi would favour the Tottenham post—on the condition that the North London outfit avoid relegation. Spurs currently sit four points above the drop zone and have handed the reins to caretaker Igor Tudor until season’s end.

De Zerbi’s stock rose during his Brighton tenure, where he guided the Seagulls to a historic top-seven finish and European qualification in 2022-23. His high-energy, possession-based approach won admirers across the division and is viewed as an antidote to the more cautious style employed by Thomas Frank, who was dismissed by Tottenham after just two victories in 17 league matches.

Manchester United’s managerial situation remains fluid, but De Zerbi’s apparent preference gives Spurs an early edge in the race for a coach who has already proven he can thrive in English football’s demanding environment.