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Mauricio Pochettino says he was so close to signing ‘sensational’ £60m ace for Tottenham
Mauricio Pochettino has claimed that he was very close to signing Achraf Hakimi for Tottenham. The Argentinian is now in charge of Paris Saint-Germain and he brought the 22-year-old wing-back to the Parc des Princes from Inter Milan for around €70 million (£60 million) in July (Goal). Hakimi is a truly top class player and the 37-capped Morocco international will undoubtedly go on to become a real hit in Ligue 1 and on the world stage. Mauricio Pochettino was close to signing Achraf Hakimi for Tottenham – Copyright: xLiveMedia/FabrizioxCarabellix/xIx/xLiveMediax 0 What a brilliant signing the 22-year-old already looks for PSG. Things could have been very different, however. Mauricio Pochettino makes Achraf Hakimi admission The South American told UEFA that he tried to sign t...
PSG steals Georginio Wijnaldum from Barca’s grips with better offer
Liverpool’s Dutch midfielder, Georginio Wijnaldum, who had been a long-time target to firm up the Catalan midfield for Barcelona, made a sudden volte face by deciding for former French Ligue champions Paris Saint-Germain instead. Just when the details of his move from former English Premier League champions Liverpool were almost fully sorted with arrangements on course for Wijnaldum’s medicals at Camp Nou, PSG jumped ahead to challenge for the midfielder’s interest with a juicier offer which appears to have worked in their favour. The Ligue 1 side has now won the race to sign 30-year-old central midfielder on a free transfer from Liverpool. PSG found their way around advanced talks between Wijnaldum and Barca by showing the defender their determination to attract him to Paris by improving ...
Gary Lineker expects Manchester clubs or PSG to win Harry Kane race
Gary Lineker believes that both Manchester clubs and Paris Saint-Germain are the favourites to land Harry Kane in the summer, although he expects Daniel Levy to fight hard to keep Tottenham’s star man. Kane recorded 22 goals and 14 assists in the Premier League last season to secure both the golden boot and the playmaker award, despite Spurs finishing in seventh place in the table. As reported by Goal on May 17, the Spurs forward, who will captain England at the upcoming European Championship in the summer, wants to leave the north Londoners and Lineker can understand his desire for trophies. “I think that it would be worrying [to see him dominate the league if he joins Manchester City],” Lineker told Goal. “I would love to see him at Barcelona but they are going for [Sergio] Aguero and ar...
Darren Bent: Arsenal need a manager ‘better’ than Mikel Arteta
Ex-Tottenham striker Darren Bent believes Arsenal need to appoint a ‘better’ manager than Mikel Arteta. The Gunners fan thinks his boyhood club should try and attract the likes of Zinedine Zidane, Mauricio Pochettino and Antonio Conte. Discussing the North London club on talkSPORT, Bent said: “I think we could get better if I’m honest. “I’m not quite sure about the Zidane appointment because he fell into a situation with the best players in the world and won three Champions Leagues. “Pochettino is never going to go to Arsenal because of his Spurs ties. “Conte is probably someone where you go, ‘Yeah, I wouldn’t mind him, but I think he’d end up taking a bigger job because he’s a top manager. read also:Arteta demands Arsenal improvement after missing out on Europe “He won the league in Engla...
‘The best thing that could happen’ – Some Spurs fans react to links with 49-yr-old manager
Tottenham Hotspur are thought to be considering a move to bring Mauricio Pochettino back to the club this summer. According to the Sun, the 49-year-old Argentine manager is now considering a return to a London club because he is unhappy at Paris Saint-Germain and wants a second chance at Tottenham. Star striker Harry Kane has been linked with a move away from Spurs this summer, and Pochettino’s return could play a key role in securing the 27-year-old’s future. Pochettino was integral to the England international’s development and may convince the striker to stay at the London club. His return could also play a big role in Dele Alli’s future. The midfielder has struggled to hit top form since Pochettino left Spurs, and he could unlock his potential once again. Tottenham played some of their...
Neymar on target as PSG beat Lens ahead of Man City clash
Neymar netted on 33 minutes and his corner was headed home by Marquinhos just prior to the hour mark at the Parc des Princes, with Cameroonian forward Ignatius Ganago pulling a goal back for Lens. It was a huge three points for PSG in their attempt to retain the Ligue 1 title, as Mauricio Pochettino’s side move provisionally two points clear of Lille at the top of the table. However Lille can return to the summit by beating Nice at home later on Saturday, while third-placed Monaco will return to within a single point of PSG if they defeat Lyon on Sunday. PSG are looking to win their eighth Ligue 1 title in nine years and, given how close the title race is in France this season, they could not afford to take it easy in between the two legs of their Champions League tie against City. Last se...
PSG boss: Idrissa Gueye a pleasure to work with
Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed his delight to work with Idrissa Gueye and praised him for his contribution to his side. The midfielder is currently spending his second season at Parc des Princes, having teamed up with the club from Premier League side Everton in the summer of 2019. Gueye has featured in more than 60 games since joining the side and in the current campaign, he has made 42 appearances, scoring two goals and providing one assist across all competitions. His performances ensured the Parisians to their second spot on the Ligue 1 table and their progression into the semi-finals of the Champions League. Pochettino has lauded the impact of the Senegal international to his side ahead of their encounter with the Maroons. “He’s a player with experience, ...
Jan Vertonghen thinks Pochettino could be interested in joining Manchester United
Former Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has claimed that Mauricio Pochettino will be impatient about getting back to management again. The Argentine manager has been out of work for a while now and the Belgian defender reckons that he might be keen on returning to the Premier League if the top clubs come calling. Jan Vertonghen added that there are probably two or three clubs that can convince Pochettino to return to the Premier League and it will be interesting to see where the Argentine ends up. He said to Mirror: “I think the English league suits him very well as he’s a manager that prioritises fitness levels and the physicality of the game. “I think managing in the Premier League is probably the best thing he can do. “He will always want to coach a big team I guess, so you have t...
‘Two years without signings’ – Pochettino bemoans lack of support from the Tottenham board
'Two years without signings' – Pochettino bemoans lack of support from the Tottenham board – originally posted on Sportslens.com Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has opened up about his time at the club. The Argentine revealed that he and his coaching staff made some mistakes but they expected more support from Daniel Levy and the board. He also pointed out the lack of signings towards the end of his tenure at the club. He said to El Pais (via Goal): “I always say, without false humility, that we too made mistakes that led to what happened, although we did expect a little more support or reassurance to reverse the situation. “But the club line was going another way and there was wear; respite was needed from both sides. “We work in a resu...
‘He made us love football’ – Newcastle-linked manager raves about inspirational Marcelo Bielsa
Mauricio Pochettino has heaped praise on the Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa. The former Tottenham manager labelled Bielsa as an inspiration and also claimed that the Leeds boss made him and other young coaches fall in love with football. Bielsa also motivated Pochettino and the other coaches to follow his philosophy. Pochettino said (quotes via Sportwitness): “Bielsa was an inspiration. He made us love football, motivated us to be able to follow this path as coaches. It was that, an inspiration for many of us who were led by him.” The Leeds United manager is well respected around the world and Pochettino clearly thinks of him as a teacher. Pochettino is considered as one of the most talented young managers in Europe right now and it seems that he has learnt a lot from Bielsa in terms ...
‘They will end up getting relegated’ – Popular pundit urges Newcastle to snub top managerial target
Popular pundit Paul Merson has claimed that Newcastle’s new owners would be making a mistake if they bring in Mauricio Pochettino to replace Steve Bruce. Merson claims that Newcastle need a pragmatic manager right now and Rafa Benitez would be a better option. He adds that Newcastle’s current squad are not well suited to Pochettino’s attacking football and they are much more effective when used in a defensive system. Steve Bruce has been quite defensive in his approach this season and Newcastle have done reasonably well. Similarly, Benitez is known for his pragmatic approach as well. It will be interesting to see who comes in this summer to replace Bruce. It is highly likely that the new owners will want their own candidate managing the side. Pochettino has been heavily linked with the job...
Report: Tottenham set to benefit if Newcastle land £19m-a-yr target this month
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for the former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino. The Argentine was relieved of his duties earlier this season and he is free to join the Magpies. However, ESPN claims that Newcastle will have to pay the Londoners a sum of £12.5 million if they hire Pochettino this month. The Magpies will have to wait until next month if they want to bring him in for nothing. Tottenham paid their former manager £12.5m in compensation after his sacking. Apparently, there is a clause that says anyone wishing to appoint the Argentine within six months of his departure from Spurs will have to repay the compensation amount in full. It will be interesting to see what happens in the coming weeks. Newcastle are in the middle of a takeover and they plan to hire a top-...
