If the Spurs hierarchy decide to swing the axe at the end of the season then they have already identified Bournemouth boss Iraola as their number one target, report The Athletic. The 42-year-old has impressed since moving to the Premier League with the Cherries in 2023, launching a challenge for a European football at the south coast club.

Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly make Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola their 'top target' to replace Ange Postecoglou should they sack the Australian.

Earlier in his career, Silva moved around different jobs in the hope of enhancing his reputation, particularly when joining relegation-threatened Hull City in 2017. Since 2021, Silva has been at Craven Cottage, lifting the Championship title in 2021-22 and establishing the club in the Premier League. His win ratio stands at 44.83% over 174 matches.