Tottenham can expect to pay less than £30million in compensation to Jose Mourinho if they part with the Portuguese due to performance clauses linked to European qualification.
The Spurs boss is under increased pressure following Sunday's disappointing 2-2 draw at relegation-threatened Newcastle as he aims to rescue a season that at one stage looked full of promise.
But his future is now uncertain following a difficult run that has seen them slide down the league table and exit both the FA Cup and Champions League.
It has been widely purported that the Special One would be entitled to at least £30million in a payout if he loses his job; he still has two years to run on a deal that is worth up to £15million a year.