Tottenham Hotspur fans here in the Transfer Tavern are hoping the inevitable doesn’t happen with their manager.

Mauricio Pochettino’s stock was on the rise in recent years anyway but, after the 3-1 win against Real Madrid it’s exploded, the Argentine has got Spurs playing in a way that makes most of the regular punters in the Tavern drool.

His blend of youth and experience makes this Spurs team dangerous and one of the most entertaining to watch in many a year.

With the success comes the rumours and our chief barman thinks at some point one of the big boys will come knocking, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Man United could all be potential destinations for the former Southampton manager and Daniel Levy has got to start planning a back up now because in this football world anything can happen at any point. Our Landlord takes a look at three of the best case replacements out there at the moment…

Frank De Boer

After his very unsuccessful short reign at Crystal Palace, Frank De Boer may be a name that doesn’t pop out straight away but one job doesn’t make you a bad manager overnight. The Dutchman simply did not have the players at Palace to play the way he wanted to play.

Indeed, his time at Ajax was hugely successful and this Spurs team fit right into the Dutchman’s mould, playing very exciting football at a high tempo.

Maurizio Sarri

The Napoli boss is making headlines in Serie A at the moment with his style of play and team sitting pretty at the top of the league. Indeed, the Italian’s blend of stylish and attacking has many a plaudit waxing lyrical within the football world.

This style would fit the Spurs ethos perfectly and keep them on their current trajectory, making the most of the hugely talented players already on offer in north London.

Thomas Tuchel

The former Borussia Dortmund manager is highly regarded within the football world, despite currently being out of work. He masterminded Dortmund to cup victory and a quarter final in the Champions League, before the fall out with the board and his parting with the club.

He has his own unique style of play and will look to take that style to see how it plays out in the Premier League. With Bayern Munich a possible destination, Spurs would have to act fast to secure his signature.