Tottenham Hotspur are refusing to back down in their attempt to land Roberto De Zerbi following Igor Tudor’s departure, and they might now be nearing a breakthrough.It has long been revealed that Tottenham Hotspur had been putting in the legwork for a new manager since their Champions League elimination in the last 16 against Atletico Madrid.While Igor Tudor bought himself some time with a victory in the second leg against the La Liga giants, his abysmal 3-0 loss against relegation rivals Nottingham Forest pretty much sealed his fate.Tottenham are now in search of a new manager, with former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi emerging as their preferred option.Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty ImagesTottenham Roberto De Zerbi talks continue despite rejectionDiscussions between the north London club and De Zerbi have been ongoing, but a deal has yet to be reached, with reports claiming that the former Marseille boss instead preferred to talk in the summer window.Spurs, however, have refused to back down and even offered De Zerbi a deal that included a substantial relegation clause, one that was rejected.Fresh reports from journalist Gianluca Di Marzio now explain that Tottenham are still keen on securing the services of Roberto De Zerbi. It is understood that discussions between the pair have continued, and De Zerbi is now open to considering Spurs’ long-term contract proposal of five years. Discussions are now expected to follow as both parties look for an agreement.Spurs prepare long-term offer for Roberto De ZerbiThe journalist also revealed that Spurs are looking to hand the former Premier League boss a five-year contract.With a long-term proposal in mind, talks about squad building for the upcoming seasons are also being discussed.Tottenham are said to be offering guarantees regarding the possibility of building a strong and competitive team for the coming seasons. Fabrizio Romano also shared his latest on Tottenham and De Zerbi, stating that talks between the former Brighton manager and Tottenham continue as Spurs look to get the green light from the Italian.🚨👀 Talks between Roberto De Zerbi and Tottenham continue, as revaled. https://t.co/v1wtILemHb— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 30, 2026READ MORE: Sean Dyche sets demands for Tottenham contract: Spurs have different ideasThe post Roberto De Zerbi to Tottenham twist after five-year contract offer and big guarantees appeared first on Spurs Web.