The Dutchman has led Spurs to consecutive fifth-placed finishes but has been under severe scrutiny after losing the first two games of the season, to Sunderland and Everton.

Thrashing Derby over the weekend was meant to ease the pressure but a meeting between Spurs officials and Sevilla boss Juande Ramos reported in Spain led to the spotlight remaining on Jol and his relationship with the board.

Sevilla, Ramos and Spurs have played down the significance of the meeting and the Spanish club want their coach to remain for at least the year he has remaining on his contract.

Ramos' is regarded as one of the top coaches in Europe for his work at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium, leading Sevilla to consecutive UEFA Cups.

With one year left on his contract, he has the chance to impress in the Champions League this season. There is a contrast, however, between Sevilla and Spurs in the transfer market.

While the Spanish side appear to be struggling to keep Daniel Alves at the club, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has been determined to keep his best players at the club and also backed Jol with around £40million in the summer.

Nevertheless, William Hill have closed the book on Jol leaving White Hart Lane, with Ramos the overwhelming favourite to step in.

Dimitar Berbatov's agent, Emil Dantchev, has denied a breakdown between the Bulgaria striker and Jol having any bearing over the past week.

"I can tell you for sure that there is not a problem," said Dantchev.

Jol certainly is a popular figure among players at White Hart Lane, with the young squad impressed with his manner and man-management.

Spurs have denied that they are in negotiations for another manager, and Jol's notes ahead of the weekend game against Manchester United were published by the club.

"Manchester United, like us, have not got off to the best of starts and we are now a point ahead of them," wrote Jol.

Jol stated after the Derby win that he was already thinking about the United clash at Old Trafford.

"United will be without Louis Saha, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo for this game, but they will still be pretty confident," he added.

"They have some new players that need to be bedded in and, along with the injuries, this can create a problem. Alex is strong though, he will get them playing better, but hopefully not against us."