Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is reportedly considering parting ways with technical director Johan Lange following a disastrous January transfer window that left the club exposed and the executive humiliated.
Ange Postecoglou’s side has struggled immensely this season, and with results failing to improve, the Australian manager is now under significant pressure. Reports suggest that Postecoglou could be just days away from being sacked by Levy as Spurs desperately seek a turnaround.
However, Postecoglou may not be the only one shown the exit door. Discontent among the Tottenham fanbase has grown, particularly regarding the club’s lack of proactive movement in the winter transfer market. With the squad plagued by injuries, supporters expected reinforcements, only to be left frustrated by the lack of decisive action.
While Levy has faced criticism for Spurs’ shortcomings, he is not the only figure under scrutiny. Lange, appointed as technical director in 2023, has also come under fire, with fans calling for his removal after his handling of the January transfer window. His position now appears increasingly vulnerable, and one particular incident could be the final straw for Levy.
Johan Lange Under Fire After January Transfer Failures
Tottenham eventually managed to secure a late loan deal for Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel, but the process was far from smooth. The 19-year-old initially rejected a move to North London before Spurs finally convinced him to sign a loan deal with an option to buy.
According to John Wenham, owner of Lilywhite Rose, both Levy and Postecoglou had to step in to salvage the transfer after Lange initially failed to get the deal over the line. Speaking to Tottenham News, Wenham described the situation as embarrassing and suggested Lange could be dismissed swiftly once the season concludes.
“This season has been an absolute disaster,” Wenham stated. “It wouldn’t be surprising if Lange is removed at the end of the campaign. His credibility is at an all-time low.”
Wenham further criticized the club’s inability to act decisively in the transfer market, noting that Tottenham’s ownership had to step in to rectify Lange’s mistakes. “Levy and Postecoglou had to intervene to get a deal done for Tel after Lange failed originally. That’s humiliating for a technical director. Given the failures of the past few months, I expect there to be major changes in the club’s leadership structure, and that includes Lange.”
Tottenham’s Transfer Strategy Must Change
Tottenham’s struggles this season cannot be attributed to one individual, but it is evident that the club’s approach in the January window was flawed. Had Spurs moved quicker to bring in reinforcements, they might have avoided their mid-season collapse. Instead, they waited until late in the window to secure deals for Tel and Kevin Danso, leaving Postecoglou with a depleted squad for much of the campaign.
If Lange is responsible for these failures, his dismissal seems inevitable. However, Tottenham’s problems extend beyond just one director. The club must undergo a complete restructuring of its recruitment strategy to avoid another disastrous season. With the summer transfer window approaching, Spurs must act swiftly and decisively to rebuild their squad and re-establish themselves as serious contenders.
For Levy, the decision on Lange’s future could be one of many tough calls he has to make in the coming months. Whether it’s replacing the technical director or even making a managerial change, Tottenham cannot afford another misstep.
BREAKING: Daniel Levy Agrees to sack Johan Lange after disgraceful Tottenham incident
