Another Xavi at Tottenham - Barca legend to replace Frank on Spurs' hot seat?

Tottenham are in for the worst start of a Premier League campaign in the last 17 years. In the 2008/2009 campaign, they picked up 18 points in the opening 16 rounds, and this season's tally after the same number of games played is only four points better.

Following the latest crushing defeat to Nottingham Forest (3-0), the fans are furious, and someone has to take responsibility. Usually, that someone is the manager.

Angry Frank: ‘There is a hurricane inside me‘

Thomas Frank hasn't been sacked yet, and he may even start the new year in the dugout - who knows - but rumours have it that Spurs' management have already aimed a gigantic football name supposed to replace the Dane.

During the previous June Transfer Window, the North London side won a fierce "negotiation battle" and signed Xavi Simons, and now, they could bring in the Dutchman's namesake and Barcelona legend, Xavi Hernandez!

The 45-year-old has been unemployed since April 2024 when he was sacked from Barcelona, and turning Tottenham's season around would be a great challenge and an outstanding achievement. Before the Catalans, Xavi coached the Qatari Al-Sadd for two years and won seven trophies with them.

During his managerial stint at Camp Nou, Barca won La Liga and Supercopa de Espana (both in 2023), and cultivated an appealing and efficient playing style - something Spurs desperately need.

At the same time, Xavi's huge name in football terms would appease and temporarily calm the fans, ensuring some peace to the club's management.

PREMIER LEAGUE - ROUND 16

Saturday

Chelsea - Everton 2-0 (2-0)

/Palmer 21, Gusto 45/

Liverpool - Brighton 2-0 (1-0)

/Ekitike 1, 60/

Burnley - Fulham 2-3 (1-2)

/Ugochukwu 21, Sonne 86 - Smith Rowe 9, Bassey 31, Wilson 58/

Arsenal - Wolverhampton 2-1 (0-0)

/Johnstone 70 (og), Mosquera 90+4 (og) - Arokodare 90/

Sunday

Crystal Palace - Manchester City 0-3 (0-1)

/Haaland 41, 88 pen, Foden 69/

Nottingam Forest - Tottenham 3-0 (1-0)

/Hudson-Odoi 28, 50, Sangare 79/

Sunderland - Newcastle 1-0 (0-0)

/Woltemade 46 (og)/

West Ham - Aston Villa 2-3 (2-1)

/Fernandes 1, Bowen 24 - Mavropanos 9 (og), Rogers 50, 79/

Brentford - Leeds United 1-1 (0-0)

/Henderson 71 - Calwert-Lewin 82/

Monday

Manchester United - Bournemouth IN PROGRESS