Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly holding out for a move to Real Madrid this summer, despite interest from Chelsea and Tottenham.
The Argentine, who’s best known for his five-year spell at Spurs, has been out of work since leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season.
According to TYC Sports, the Argentine boss rejected a possible return to north London last week as he pins his hopes on a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
talkSPORT understands Pochettino is admired by Chelsea, who are on the lookout for a new manager after sacking Graham Potter.
It’s also reported that Ajax and the Belgian national team had expressed an interest in Pochettino of late, however his eyes are firmly set on Los Blancos amid the ongoing uncertainty regarding Carlo Ancelotti’s future.
During his 18 months with the French giants, Pochettino won the Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France, but fell short in the Champions League.
Since leaving PSG, Pochettino has been biding his time as he waits for his next role, with Tottenham among the clubs linked with a move for him.
Pochettino joins Julian Nagelsmann, Luis Enrique, Thomas Frank and Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi also linked with the role.
Cristian Stellini is in interim charge in north London at the moment following the sacking of Antonio Conte, starting with Monday night’s trip to Everton – a clash that is exclusively live on talkSPORT.
The Italian left his role during the international break following his stinging criticism of Tottenham’s players following their 3-3 draw with Southampton.
It remains to be seen when a permanent successor will be named, with Spurs keen to ensure that they name the right person for the job.
