Pochettino and Ten Hag have long been the two main frontrunners, though other names have emerged more recently such as Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti. When Tottenham showed interest in bringing the Argentine back to the Premier League last summer, Paris Saint-Germain reacted by triggering a clause in his contract to extend his stay by an extra year. Equally, it could be the case that Pochettino is sacked by PSG and available for nothing before the end of the season. Pochettino’s future is likely to be determined by how well the team do in the Champions League, having gained a first-leg lead in their last-16 tussle with Real Madrid. MORE : Cristiano Ronaldo and three Manchester United stars absent from squad on eve of derbyMORE : Manchester United target Mauricio Pochettino ‘would rather return to Tottenham’For more stories like this, check our sport page.

Source: Metro March 06, 2022 05:58 UTC