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title: "Tottenham: Journalist hints at possible Mauricio Pochettino ‘return’"
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author: "Emilio Galantini"
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published: "2022-10-19T08:47:06Z"
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# Tottenham: Journalist hints at possible Mauricio Pochettino ‘return’

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) fan favourite and ex-boss Mauricio Pochettino could make a ‘return’ to north London, hints reporter Graeme Bailey.**

### The Lowdown: Conte era excites…

The north Londoners were guided back into a [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) top four place last campaign by current manager Antonio Conte and could [even climb to second](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) with victory against Manchester United this evening.

Spurs have lost just once all season thus far and only rivals Arsenal and Man City have scored more goals than Conte’s side ([premierleague.com](https://www.premierleague.com/tables)), prompting optimism at N17 and a real hope for success in the future.

The Lilywhites have also reportedly been ‘[working](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/spurs-news-antonio-conte-contract-talks-premier-league/)‘ on a possible Conte contract extension behind-the-scenes and talks could ‘intensify’ in November during the World Cup.

However, talk of a possible reunion with Pochettino is still prevalent, with 90min journalist Bailey now hinting at the ‘possibility’ on social media.

### The Latest: Bailey hints at Pochettino ‘return’…

The Argentine, who guided Spurs to a Champions League final in 2019, winning over [countless supporters](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/spurs/champions-league/news/mauricio-pochettino-spurs-fans-love-me-and-i-love-them-too_375901.html) during his tenure, is currently attracting interest from Aston Villa.

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However, it is [believed](https://www.90min.com/posts/mauricio-pochettino-tottenham-reunion-aston-villa-links) that Pochettino may be holding out for a return to Hotspur Way.

Bailey, making a statement on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey/status/1582322737833742337), hints a possible return for the 50-year-old is a ‘possibility’ amid his Villa links.

He explained:

*“Mauricio Pochettino strongly linked with Villa but with the possibility of a return to Tottenham on the horizon – it would not be easy to land him.”*

### The Verdict: Fall-back option?

If, for whatever reason, Conte were to part company with Tottenham at the end of this season, we believe Pochettino should certainly be considered as a fall-back replacement for the Italian.

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The former Paris-Saint Germain coach knows Spurs inside and out, enjoys a good relationship with fans and has proven to be fairly successful on a tight budget.

For now, though, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy should fight tooth and nail to keep Conte, who has seemingly transformed the mentality of the club.