3. Real Madrid – 7/2 odds to become Pochettino next destination
Real Madrid have also been consistently touted to hold a major interest in Pochettino, with Los Blancos having endured a difficult season in 2018-19 after Zinedine Zidane elected to leave on the back of winning a third straight Champions League. Zidane returned to the Santiago Bernabeu in March, of course, after a miserable stint from Julen Lopetegui and underwhelming performances under Santiago Solari.
Without Cristiano Ronaldo to call on, Zidane has not had quite the impact as he had during his first spell in charge, though Madrid do sit level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona. Madrid would be able to offer the riches and resources Tottenham never could for Pochettino, but will they oust a club legend to bring him in?
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2. Manchester United – 3/1 odds to become Pochettino next destination
After sacking Jose Mourinho in December 2018, Manchester United were heavily linked with Pochettino, but instead appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. However, since Solskjaer – who was initially handed an interim role at Old Trafford – took permanent charge in March, United’s form has been inconsistent to say the least.
The Red Devils have managed just six Premier League victories since Solskjaer was named as their full-time boss and they sit just two points above Spurs in the table. With a squad still in the midst of an apparent overhaul, United may well now rekindle their interest.
Many at Old Trafford will be desperate for the club legend to succeed, however the sudden availability of Pochettino could well turn a few heads. Despite his Spurs sacking, Pochettino can lay claim to being in the top cluster of gaffers in Europe, and while he may fancy a break of sorts, should United come calling you can only see one outcome.
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