Expert: PL club plot Mauricio Pochettino move after Tottenham snub
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Credit: Imago Sat 4 April 2026 11:00, UK Mauricio Pochettino is being eyed for a return to the Premier League in the summer despite having missed out on the Tottenham Hotspur job.Spurs accelerated plans to hire Roberto De Zerbi despite initially eyeing their former boss as an option for the end of the season rather than the short-term.Despite that, a number of Premier League clubs could be in need of a new manager this summer, with the likes of Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Fulham on the hunt.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Pochettino remains highly rated in managerial circles, but there are some lingering concerns.Pochettino will manage the USA at the World Cup this summer, but his side’s recent performances have raised doubts among clubs looking for a new manager. 📋 Tottenham Hotspur Manager News 📋 Get the inside track on the Spurs dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Premier League clubs eye Mauricio Pochettino dealFootball Insider previously revealed that Pochettino is open to a Premier League return, and while he had his eyes set on Tottenham, other clubs could be in the running.His job with the USA is currently being questioned ahead of their home tournament this summer, and that has added more fuel to the fire of a potential return.Mauricio PochettinoPremier League RecordGames294Wins150Draws70Losses74Mauricio Pochettino’s Premier League record.Pochettino is highly regarded by a number of Premier League clubs, and while it is too early to tell whether a deal would be possible, he could be a contender.“Pochettino is still very highly regarded,” Brown told Football Insider.“There is a bit of a concern about his recent struggles with the USA, because results haven’t been as they’d hoped in the run up to the World Cup.“If they go there and struggle, he could even find himself out of the job, which would make him available for any club who wanted to bring him in.“He was a contender for Tottenham but obviously didn’t get that, but there are other clubs in the Premier League who I’m sure will be keen on him.“Anybody looking for a new manager in the summer, if he’s going to be available and is keen to return to club management and to England, will be interested.”Why did Tottenham appoint Roberto De Zerbi?Pochettino had initially been viewed as Tottenham’s top target to replace Thomas Frank following the interim appointment of Igor Tudor.However, Football Insider revealed in February that De Zerbi was the leading candidate for Spurs and remains highly regarded despite his departure from Marseille.Credit: ImagoAfter failing with the interim appointment of Tudor, the club were forced to accelerate plans to land a permanent hire which had previously been lined up for the summer.This ruled Pochettino out of the running, while De Zerbi’s immediate availability after his departure from Marseille saw him emerge as the leading candidate.Spurs’ interest also came largely due to his Premier League experience with Brighton and the style of play he implemented which drew high praise at the Amex.
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