Cristian Stellini's position as Tottenham's interim head coach is in serious doubt after their 6-1 thumping by Newcastle... with Ryan Mason a contender to replace the Italian if he's dismissed just four games after replacing Antonio Conte

Tottenham chiefs are locked in talks over the future of acting head coach Cristian Stellini.

The club are considering the position of Stellini following Sunday’s embarrassing loss at Newcastle.

Spurs were thumped 6-1 at St James' Park at the weekend to leave the club’s Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.

And Mail Sport has learned that Stellini’s role is now under significant scrutiny at Tottenham with the club’s board discussing the Italian’s future.

Chairman Daniel Levy has spent the morning weighing up whether to make yet another managerial dismissal, holding discussions over the club’s next steps.