Tim Sherwood: QPR consider replacing Harry Redknapp with fellow former Tottenham manager Sherwood

Redknapp's position at QPR is becoming increasingly perilous

Tim Sherwood (left) had worked under Harry Redknapp at Tottenham before becoming Spurs' manager (GETTY IMAGES)

Harry Redknapp's position at Queens Park Rangers is under increasing threat, with the club’s hierarchy considering replacing him with former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood.

Redknapp is not in immediate danger of losing his job but relations between him and the board have become strained in recent weeks following a poor start to the season which has left QPR bottom of the Premier League table with one win from seven matches.

Talks had begun over a new contract several months ago but Redknapp’s unwillingness to commit - a stance he declared publicly last week - combined with QPR’s abject displays have prompted chairman Tony Fernandes to ponder alternatives.

Fernandes remains an admirer of Redknapp but the lack of spirit in many of QPR’s performances this season have led to suggestions internally that the club may soon need to make a change.

For now, Fernandes is supportive of Redknapp yet mindful of how long the club waited before sacking Mark Hughes in 2012 - 12 games into the campaign. His resolve could be tested further with matches to come against Liverpool, Aston Villa, Chelsea and Manchester City.

Sherwood’s name has been raised by club officials and it is believed the former midfielder is keen to return to work after his five-month spell in charge at White Hart Lane.

Les Ferdinand was Sherwood’s assistant during his time at Spurs and is now QPR’s head of football operations. Sherwood had chances to return to the game after he left Spurs but could not reach an agreement with West Brom or Crystal Palace.

Despite his unpopularity among a section of Spurs fans, Sherwood left the club with a win percentage of 59 per cent in the Premier League, the best of any boss at White Hart Lane since 1992.

No decision has yet been taken on Redknapp, whose contract expires at the end of the season, but a marked improvement in performance is required to avoid further pressure on Fernandes to act.