PREMIER LEAGUETottenham Hotspur Target Piero Ausilio for January Role

Tottenham Hotspur Open Talks With Piero Ausilio Over Sporting Director Role

Tottenham Hotspur opened advanced negotiations on September 14, 2026, to install former Inter Milan executive Piero Ausilio as the club’s new sporting director. The proposed appointment targets a formal arrival ahead of the January transfer window to overhaul executive operations.

Tottenham Hotspur Target Piero Ausilio to Fix Recruitment After Slow Start

The prospective hire follows a demanding opening phase to the campaign that leaves Tottenham sitting 17th in the Premier League table. Club hierarchy intends for the Italian administrator to work directly alongside manager Roberto De Zerbi, aligning future squad building with the coaching staff’s tactical demands following a period of heavy summer investment.

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Tottenham face a congested domestic fixture schedule through the autumn months as the team attempts to climb away from the lower reaches of the league standings.

Reporting by Gazzetta Italia.

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Q: Who are Tottenham Hotspur in talks to appoint as sporting director?

Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced talks with former Inter Milan executive Piero Ausilio.

Q: When is Piero Ausilio expected to take up his role at Tottenham Hotspur?

The proposed appointment targets the January transfer window.

Q: What position do Tottenham Hotspur currently occupy in the Premier League?

Tottenham Hotspur sit 17th in the Premier League table following the opening matches of the campaign.