Tottenham Hotspur fans here in the Transfer Tavern are hoping the inevitable doesn’t happen with their manager after some strong comments were made following the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final.

Mauricio Pochettino’s stock has been on the rise in recent years, however, after the 2-1 loss to Man United – his future has come in to question. The Argentine has no doubt got Spurs playing in a way that makes most of the regular punters in the Tavern drool with jealousy and excitement at the same time.

His blend of youth and experience makes this Spurs team dangerous and one of the most entertaining to watch in many a year, but they seem to come up short when it matters.

With the success he’s had over the years, comes the rumours and our chief barman thinks at some point one of the big boys will come knocking. Real Madrid 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.

With that in mind, our Landlord takes a look at two of the best case replacements out there at the moment…

Maurizio Sarri

The Napoli boss is making headlines in Serie A at the moment with his style of play and the team sitting one-point behind leaders Juventus in 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 a 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 PSG a possible destination, Spurs would have to act fast to secure his signature.