Sean Dyche emerges as 'leading candidate' for huge job one month after being sacked

Sean Dyche is a 'leading candidate' to replace Igor Tudor if Tottenham decide to make a managerial change, according to reports.

Earlier this week, Dyche was installed as the new favourite to replace Tudor, who is on the brink of being sacked after Tottenham suffered their fourth consecutive defeat on Tuesday, a 5-2 loss against Atletico Madrid.

The North London club are in crisis. With nine Premier League games left to play, they currently sit just one point above the relegation zone ahead of crucial games against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest this month.

Spurs need a safe pair of hands at the helm and, according to The Sun, Sean Dyche is seen as a 'strong option' to save the club from an unimaginable fate.

The report suggests that the former Burnley and Everton manager is admired 'because of his Premier League experience, man-management and ability to make teams hard to beat'.

Sean Dyche was sacked by Nottingham Forest in February. Image credit: Getty

Dyche is believed to be aware of Tottenham's interest, but like Tudor, he will be seen as somewhat of a stopgap.

Those behind the scenes at Spurs 'do not want to appoint a new permanent head coach and would seek to make another interim appointment if Tudor leaves', the report adds.

Dyche was sacked by Nottingham Forest in February, a decision he describes as a "strange one".

In total, he won 10 of his 25 games in charge of the club.

Still, Dyche is confident about his chances of getting another "top-level" job in the future after receiving a number of offers from interested clubs.

"I know what I am. I could branch off this minute now and do what you're doing now and be quite happy," Dyche said on The Football Boardroom podcast.

Dyche is a 'leading candidate' to replace Igor Tudor at Spurs. Image credit: Getty

"You know, I've done my bit so if I do more, great. If I don't do more, I won't be crying over it. I won't be, you know, but you're left with this moment or that moment.

"Okay, yeah, not bothered about that. I've given my lot, I always do. So I've got no problem with that. So if I choose to step away, it will be my choice. It won't be because no one will employ me."

Dyche added: "I could certainly, I've had offers already by the way, so that's not a problem. Top level [offers] but the point is, you go, 'Do I need that? Do I want to make a decision? Not at the moment."