A lot of Newcastle United fans have replied to a tweet from NUFC 360, which has relayed information from a report in with regards to a potential managerial change at St. James’ Park.
According to Football Insider, former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino is interested in holding talks with the Toon if their proposed takeover goes through. The Argentinian is a target to replace Steve Bruce if the bid receives Premier League approval.
As per the Daily Express, the takeover is likely to be approved by the Premier League – despite concerns raised by the likes of Amnesty International and BeIN Sports.
If the proposed takeover happens who would you prefer as manager?
Benitez
Pochettino
However, these Toon fans are discussing Pochettino in particular.
Mauricio Pochettino is interested in holding talks with #NUFC. The Magpies’ prospective new owners have targeted the former Tottenham Hotspur head coach as a potential replacement for Steve Bruce, who faces an uncertain future in the St James’ Park hot seat. [Express]
— NUFC360 (@NUFC360) April 22, 2020
I’m sure he is. Tell him to submit his cv and wait in reception till called. Things have changed round here.
— PL ?????? (@paulzim4) April 22, 2020
Considering the work he did at spurs on a limited budget it’s frightening to think what he could do with some backing
— Loughy bin salmane (@Jlough85) April 23, 2020
Poch would be ideal as hes good with kids so wont have to go ott on spending
— nicolebridges2 (@Garyjb3) April 22, 2020
Can’t see it. Has Rafa written all over it – and rightly so
— Rob (@TantumRob) April 22, 2020
Rather have Rafa any day of the week, poch is a good manager but won nothing. Rafa good manager and won the lot
— ???? (@Daveydinnerlady) April 23, 2020
— claire ???? (@clairemarshal15) April 22, 2020
And how’s this been found out
— Adam (@LammoHD) April 23, 2020
What do we think?
Earlier this week, Newcastle were previously linked with a move for the Argentine in the Daily Mirror, and now latest reports seem to imply that he would be interested in becoming the manager at St. James’ Park should this takeover happen.
Pochettino joined Spurs in 2014 and left in late 2019 having transformed the club and developed the likes of Harry Kane and Dele Alli.
If Newcastle’s takeover is approved, then we think that appointing Pochettino could be a very exciting and ambitious move.