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Tottenham Hotspur<\/b><\/a> plan to name an interim manager for the remainder of the season, before making a long-term appointment in the summer.<\/b><\/p>\n Thomas Frank was sacked<\/a> earlier this week, with Spurs five points above the relegation places.<\/p>\n Sources have told BBC Sport that Spurs are confident of finalising a deal for an interim manager before the players return to training on Monday. <\/p>\n Spurs’ exit in the FA Cup third round mean they have a nine-day break before the north London derby against rivals Arsenal<\/a> on 22 February.<\/p>\n With no fixture this weekend, the first team squad were given time off and asked to return on Monday.<\/p>\n The club are aware that mid-season options are limited and that there is likely to be greater availability for potential managers at the end of the campaign.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n