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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Alasdair Gold drops Mauricio Pochettino claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-05-27T06:10:48Z"
modified: "2021-05-27T06:10:48Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Alasdair Gold drops Mauricio Pochettino claim

**Writing on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/AlasdairGold/status/1397127476208410625), reliable Tottenham Hotspur correspondent Alasdair Gold has dropped a claim on former manager Mauricio Pochettino amid his links to a sensational north London return.**

### The Lowdown: Pochettino linked with Spurs reunion

In recent days, reports have emerged linking Pochettino with the Spurs managerial vacancy around a year and a half after he was [sacked by chairman Daniel Levy.](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50480860)

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Indeed, [the Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15057745/mauricio-pochettino-tottenham-return-kane/) recently claimed that Levy is considering the Argentine as a candidate with Pochettino himself seriously thinking about returning to the Spurs managerial helm.

Pochettino is [currently struggling with Ligue 1 giants Paris-Saint Germain](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15057745/mauricio-pochettino-tottenham-return-kane/) with a possible return to Spurs now being touted.

### The Latest: Gold drops Pochettino claim

Writing on Twitter, football.london journalist Gold believes that while he isn’t currently a candidate, he would ‘come into the frame’ if his situation changes at PSG and he showed genuine interest in the role.

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“On Poch, understand Spurs are pushing on with recruitment process, hoping to appoint within 7-10 days,” Gold explained on his [social media.](https://twitter.com/AlasdairGold/status/1397127476208410625)

“Poch is not currently a candidate, but if his situation changes at PSG and he showed interest, he would come into the frame.

“Let’s be honest, the ideal candidate profile is him.”

### The Verdict: Ideal candidate indeed…

It is reported that Spurs want a ‘young’ and ‘dynamic’ manager to succeed Jose Mourinho in north London ([The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9531069/Does-want-Spurs-job-Daniel-Levys-plans-tatters-Erik-ten-Hag-announces-Ajax-stay.html)), with [the Athletic](https://theathletic.co.uk/2562549/2021/05/06/tottenham-want-a-coach-who-will-demonstrate-a-commitment-to-improving-young-players-like-pochettino/) even stating Levy wants a coach ‘in the image’ Pochettino.

In this case, who better than the man himself?

However, as per Gold’s claim, he is not currently a candidate and unless something changes in the next few days, Spurs will indeed have to settle for a manager with similar traits but not quite the 49-year-old.

Lauded as a ‘football genius’ by former Spurs keeper Heurelho Gomes in an interview with ESPN Brasil near the end of last year, as translated by [Sport Witness,](https://sportwitness.co.uk/guys-started-laughing-player-recalls-telling-tottenham-teammates-title-ambition/) Lilywhites supporters may be hoping he does indeed ‘come into the frame’.

***In other news: ‘I hear from a reliable source’…Journalist drops major Harry Kane claim, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-journalist-drops-major-harry-kane-claim/)***