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Mauricio Pochettino is still hugely respected by Tottenham fans.

The Argentinian took charge of Spurs in May 2014 and enjoyed over five brilliant years in N17, leading the side to a second-placed Premier League finish in 2016-2017, and a Champions League final in 2019.

Pochettino was sacked on in November 2019, and he has since gone on to manage Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and the USA international team, where he remains in charge ahead of the World Cup.

He has not had the same levels of admiration he gained at Tottenham at any of his other jobs, and supporters would love the idea of him coming back to win a piece of silverware.

Pochettino has been tipped to make a return to Tottenham, and a former Spurs striker believes it could become realistic after the 2026 World Cup.

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Alan Brazil tips Mauricio Pochettino to return to Spurs in the summer

Alan Brazil played for Tottenham in the 1983-84 season, making 31 appearances and scoring nine goals.

Speaking on talkSPORT on 14 January, he said he believes Pochettino would jump at the chance to return to N17.

He said: “He’s a really nice guy. I think he wants to come back.

“Daniel Levy has gone now, so maybe he could come back after the World Cup.”

Levy’s Tottenham departure in September was certainly a shocking one, although it could mean great things for Pochettino’s potential return.

Having been the chairman for almost 25 years, the businessman was under scrutiny for a prolonged period due to his lack of ambition in the transfer market.

Levy failed to invest in new Tottenham signings after Spurs lost the Champions League final in 2019, and this contributed to the team’s decline under Pochettino, and ultimately led to his sacking.

Whether the job is available in the summer is another question, although the way things are going under Thomas Frank at the moment, there may be a chance for Pochettino.

Why the Tottenham job could be available for Pochettino in the summer

Frank is under pressure at Tottenham after an underwhelming first half to the season, with the Lilywhites sitting 14th in the Premier League table.

The results at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium have been woeful, and the FA Cup third-round exit to Aston Villa on Saturday left supporters furious.

The Dane’s style of play has come under criticism, and it is the polar opposite from Ange Postecoglou’s philosophy that helped Spurs win the Europa League in May.

With Frank only a couple of results away from being sacked, Spurs could begin negotiations with Pochettino in order to convince him to join after the World Cup.

Not only would fans get behind him, but they would finally enjoy watching their team play football again.

If he were to say yes, then Spurs could appoint an interim manager until the end of the season and start planning ahead for Pochettino’s arrival.

Of course, it all depends on Frank being sacked in the first place, but hardly any Tottenham fan currently believes that he is the right man to take them forward.

Not many supporters would say that about Pochettino.

Tottenham could look to bring Liverpool star Curtis Jones to North London.

Thomas Frank is keen on reinforcing his squad in the January transfer window after a dismal start to life at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Conor Gallagher has been confirmed as a Tottenham player, but there may still be space for another quality midfielder in the squad.

Whether Liverpool will want to sell a homegrown talent remains to be seen, but his contract situation may force their hand.

Will Tottenham sign Curtis Jones this month?

John Wenham has heard that Spurs are interested in Jones, but thinks the fact that they are signing Gallagher rules out the chances of a deal in this window.

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Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “Interesting one that I heard about, I heard that Tottenham may look for Curtis Jones.

“I don’t know if he is available, or how much he is playing this season, but we are looking for a midfielder that can create.

“I don’t think so [it will happen after Gallagher], but it may be one they revisit in the summer as he’ll only have 12 months left on Liverpool deal.”

What would Jones bring to Tottenham?

Jones has a wealth of Premier League experience, with 137 appearances in the competition.

He also has significant gametime in the Champions League, playing 24 matches in that tournament, the level which Spurs are trying to reach consistently.

He has notched 19 goals and 22 assists in 205 appearances for the Reds, but his role has been a deeper one under both Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot, so the attacking impetus that he showed in the academy has been neutralised.

He could potentially operate further up the pitch for the Lilywhites, which would surely see those numbers increase, and his true flair released.

He would also probably see more action than he does at Anfield, as Spurs’ options are not the same quality as his current rivals for the position.

The Merseysiders would likely drive a hard bargain and be reluctant to lose the six-time England international, but with a year left on his deal in the summer, they may decide to cash in.

Tottenham have secured the signing of Conor Gallagher but Thomas Frank is eager for more.

Gallagher’s switch to Tottenham from Atletico Madrid was confirmed on Wednesday, with the midfielder moving to North London for a reported fee of £34million.

The England international only joined Diego Simeone’s side in the summer of 2024, after leaving Chelsea, but is now back in the Premier League.

However, Spurs are still looking to add to their midfield ranks, even after the addition of Gallagher, and have identified the perfect target.

Adam Wharton the ‘dream signing’ for Tottenham

Tottenham have been big admirers of Adam Wharton for some time, and they are once again keeping tabs on the midfielder in the January window.

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The likes of Manchester United have also been credited with an interest in the Crystal Palace man, who is tipped to have a very bright future ahead of him.

According to TeamTalk, Tottenham have made initial moves towards signing Wharton, working to understand the possibilities of a deal.

Despite bringing Gallagher in, Spurs are still in the market for a deep-lying playmaker, and Wharton is the dream option to fill that role.

It will be an extremely difficult deal for Frank’s side to do in the January window, as Palace are reluctant to part ways with one of their best players, but the North London outfit could push hard for the England international in the summer.

Can Tottenham win the race for Adam Wharton?

Tottenham will be far from the only side targeting Wharton when the summer window opens, and will have to fight off some of the biggest clubs around Europe to win the race for his signature.

Spurs have a recent history of failing to get their targets over the line though, losing out to Arsenal in their pursuit of Eberechi Eze last summer.

Given their current Premier League position, sitting 14th in the table, Wharton is unlikely to choose the North London side over the likes of Liverpool.

Therefore, Tottenham will have to put together a run of form in the latter stages of the season if they want to bring in the Palace star, or any other big names.

If Frank’s side miss out on European football entirely, they will have almost no pull compared to their Premier League rivals.

Ange Postecoglou in running for Premier League job as announcement made

Ange Postecoglou could return to the Premier League in the summer.

Ever since Postecoglou got sacked by Tottenham, he has been on one hell of a managerial ride.

Within months, he won the Europa League with Spurs, faced the sack, was handed a lifeline by Nottingham Forest, only to then go and get himself sacked once again after a dreadful run of form.

However, Premier League opportunities may still come for the Aussie, with him being in the running for a job ahead of the next campaign.

Another big-six Premier League club could take a chance on Ange Postecoglou

Thomas Frank is still under immense pressure at Tottenham, with a high likelihood that he will face the sack if results don’t improve, especially at home.

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Spurs have won just two of their 10 Premier League encounters at home this season.

However, if he is to exit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, it’s unlikely that he will be replaced by Postecoglou.

With that said, the Australian could be handed a lifeline by Manchester United, with Postecoglou priced at a steep 66/1 to take over at Old Trafford at the end of the season.

The Red Devils are without a permanent manager since the sacking of Ruben Amorim, with Michael Carrick announced as their interim boss on Tuesday.

It would be a shock appointment, but given the decisions made by chiefs at Man United over the years, it can’t be ruled out entirely.

Is Postecoglou likely to return to Premier League?

After two failed stints in England, you would think you’d be safe to assume that Postecoglou would have no interest in coming back for a third time.

However, as every Tottenham fan will know, his ego will almost certainly draw him back to the Premier League, but perhaps not at a club like Man United.

The pressure at Old Trafford is arguably stronger than anywhere else, and he would be deemed a failure before he’s even got started.

However, a return to England may not be ruled out, with Postecoglou having been a candidate for a Championship job.

A low-pressure environment may be what he needs to thrive in this country.

Tottenham’s January transfer business was kick-started with the signing of Conor Gallagher on Wednesday.

Gallagher joined Tottenham in a deal worth around £34million after spending the last 18 months at Atletico Madrid.

The 25-year-old’s move has been confirmed at the perfect time, too, following Rodrigo Bentancur’s injury and the lack of depth Thomas Frank has available in midfield.

Nonetheless, supporters are hoping the signing of Gallagher will start a successful window, as Tottenham Hotspur News rounds up all the latest transfer updates.

Tottenham to terminate Alejo Veliz’s contract

When Spurs forked out £13m for Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central in August 2023, the club were hopeful that he could become a future success.

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But the 22-year-old has since made just eight senior appearances, and Tottenham sent Veliz back to Rosario Central on loan in the summer.

According to reports in Brazil, the Lilywhites are expected to terminate the remaining six months of the striker’s loan in the Argentine first tier to facilitate a move to Bahia.

The Brazilian outfit have already reached an agreement in principle with Tottenham over the signing of Veliz after submitting a multi-million-pound offer.

Napoli join Roma in Radu Dragusin race

Radu Dragusin was sidelined for almost an entire year with an ACL injury, and the Romanian international returned to action at the end of December.

Sadly, despite battling hard to return to full fitness, it appears the 23-year-old isn’t a long-term part of Frank’s plans and could exit the club this month.

Roma have shown an interest in Dragusin, while former Tottenham boss Antonio Conte wants to bring him to Napoli after submitting an enquiry.

Dragusin could therefore leave the North London side on loan in a bid for regular first-team football, something he isn’t guaranteed currently.

Souza undergoes Tottenham medical

Frank has been scouring the market for a new left-back, and Souza emerged as a priority target for Tottenham.

Spurs saw a £13m bid accepted for Souza, seeing the 19-year-old as a future long-term starter.

Now, the Brazilian is undergoing a medical ahead of a switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with a deal being close to completion.

Souza will have Destiny Udogie and Djed Spence to compete with for a place in the side, and many believe he could walk straight into the starting lineup.

Thomas Frank reacts to Conor Gallagher signing

The most important news of the day, though, was Spurs announcing the capture of Gallagher on a five-and-a-half-year contract.

Gallagher was welcomed to the club with open arms, despite representing Chelsea, and Frank was delighted to confirm his arrival.

“Conor is a top midfielder, who we have worked tirelessly to add to our squad,” Frank said.

“He is still young, so has plenty of room for improvement, but also has huge experience across the Premier League, La Liga and with the England national team.

“Conor has captained teams so will bring leadership, maturity, character and personality to our dressing room, while his running power, pressing ability and eye for goal will strengthen us in a key area of the pitch.

“I’m excited about working with him every day and I know the fans will love what he will bring to the team.”

Conor Gallagher is set to join Tottenham while Mathys Tel and Radu Dragusin could head for the exit door.

After a disappointing first half of the season, which has led to rumours that Tottenham could sack head coach Thomas Frank, Spurs are intent on salvaging their campaign.

The January transfer window presents Tottenham with an opportunity to do just that, as Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher nears a £34 million transfer to Frank’s side.

Moreover, Tottenham are inching closer to signing Santos left-back Souza, and they also want to bring in a new forward following Brennan Johnson’s £35m transfer to Crystal Palace.

Conversely, Tottenham centre-back Radu Draguin has been linked with an exit and team-mate and Spurs’ summer signing Mathys Tel could quit the club in a bid to make it into France’s 2026 World Cup squad.

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Now, an update has emerged on the Spurs duo.

Mathys Tel and Radu Dragusin learn Tottenham fate

Centre-back Dragusin has just returned from a serious knee injury, and already he has been linked with a Tottenham exit.

Meanwhile, winger Tel has somewhat underwhelmed following his permanent transfer from Bayern Munich.

Although the former is behind Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, among others, in the pecking order, and the latter isn’t always first choice, Frank is keen to keep the duo at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

That is according to Sky Sports, who state that none of Frank’s first-team squad is “currently allowed to leave the club”.

The report adds that Tel has interest from Paris FC and Roma are keeping tabs on Dragusin – but both are still part of Frank’s plans.

Cause for concern for Tottenham duo Tel and Dragusin

Tel spent the second half of last season on loan at Tottenham under former boss Ange Postecoglou, with the Frenchman scoring three goals and adding two assists in 20 appearances, 14 of which were starts.

Dragusin, on the other hand, has been working his way back from an anterior cruciate ligament injury he suffered last March.

Upon his return to action in late December, in a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace, the Romania international came off the bench for the final five minutes.

Since then, he has been an unused substitute in four straight matches.

This season, Tel, 20, has scored three goals in 19 games, with the youngster starting in Tottenham’s last two matches.

Tel appears to be more likely to get regular game time this season. But if Dragusin continues to be on the fringes, he may look to leave Spurs sooner rather than later.

Jurgen Klopp continues to be linked with a return to management, despite previously making clear he is not looking for a new position.

German coach Klopp enjoyed huge success at Liverpool and also worked wonders at Borussia Dortmund before that.

Klopp has been touted as an option for Tottenham as current boss Thomas Frank is under huge sack pressure at Spurs.

Frank will be given the West Ham game to save his Tottenham job, but it is difficult to see just how much longer the Dane will be in charge.

But it does not look like Klopp will be the next man in charge at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, even if there was any chance before.

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Jurgen Klopp now frontrunner for Real Madrid job

Klopp currently works as Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull, which basically means he oversees matters at the energy drink giant’s stable of clubs.

It was recently suggested that Klopp is unhappy at Red Bull, potentially allowing Tottenham and others a chance to pounce.

However, a major bookmaker has dropped Klopp’s appointment odds at Tottenham from 6/1 to 12/1 in the space of a day.

This can be explained by Klopp emerging as a frontrunner to replace Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid. The Spaniard’s exit was announced in a surprise statement on Monday.

Klopp is now level with Roberto De Zerbi, while Ruben Amorim (10/1) and Enzo Maresca (8/1), who recently left Manchester United and Chelsea respectively, are also on the list.

Ironically, Xabi Alonso is the new favourite to manage Tottenham next now that he is out of work, with that an appointment many Spurs fans would welcome.

Oliver Glasner (4/1) and Marco Silva (5/1) of Crystal Palace and Fulham respectively, are second and third favourites for the job if Frank goes.

What has Klopp said about returning to management?

Klopp was asked specifically this week about the chance to return to a top managerial job – arguably the biggest in the world – with Real Madrid.

“This has nothing to do with me and does not affect me at all,” Klopp told Austrian broadcaster Servus TV.

“Coaching jobs are always changing, and it’s fine to observe that from the sidelines without worrying about what it might mean for you personally, because where I am now is the right place for me.”

On the basis of those quotes, it does sound as though Klopp is true to his word in that he does not want to return anytime soon.

Klopp has also said Liverpool are the only English team he will manage in his career, which obviously rules Tottenham out of the running.

In an ironic twist, though, it may well be that the man Klopp is favourite to replace in Alonso is actually the best option for Spurs.

Tottenham’s January transfer window is finally kicking into gear.

With Thomas Frank retaining the support of Tottenham’s hierarchy for now, Spurs are hoping to enjoy a strong final few weeks of the winter window.

Tottenham have hijacked Aston Villa’s move for Conor Gallagher, with the former Chelsea midfielder now finalising his switch to N17.

Meanwhile, Spurs have been touted with a potential £40million-plus swoop for Yan Diomande, but Tottenham may face competition from Liverpool for the 19-year-old Leipzig forward.

Tottenham medical taking place for Brazilian defender Souza

Frank is hoping to welcome a handful more new faces to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before the winter sales end, and he’s been handed another major breakthrough in his pursuit of a highly-rated young defender.

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Santos left-back Souza has been strongly linked with Tottenham; a player hailed as “very impressive” by South American football expert Tim Vickery.

Tottenham are believed to have had a bid in the region of £13m accepted for the 19-year-old, despite him having a reported release clause of £87.1m for overseas clubs.

And, after a couple of days of relative silence regarding the progression of the deal, a post from Tottenham insider Paul O Keefe via X on Wednesday has reported that Souza is undergoing his Spurs medical today.

Why Souza could walk straight into Tottenham starting XI

Despite having only made 38 senior appearances for Santos, Tottenham’s current left-back situation could see Souza drafted into a key role in Frank’s side from the get-go.

The future of Destiny Udogie is firmly up in the air, with the 23-year-old out of favour under Frank, whilst Djed Spence continues to struggle finding consistency in his performances.

That leaves just 32-year-old Ben Davies as the only other option at left-back, but with the Welshman out of contract in the summer, he isn’t a long-term solution in that position.

So, Frank may well feel inclined to throw Souza in the deep end, and if he can swim in the Premier League straight away, then Spurs will feel confident they’ve found their future on the left flank of defence.

Tottenham have made some shocking deals in the transfer market over the last few years.

Joe Lewis is under pressure from Tottenham fans as they sit 14th in the league and have been knocked out of both domestic cups under Thomas Frank.

Tottenham’s recruitment hasn’t been good enough, and they’ve blown millions of pounds on players who haven’t made a big impact.

Dominic Solanke has failed to hit the ground running since his move from Bournemouth, while Xavi Simons hasn’t reached the levels he is capable of.

However, one player who looks set to leave Spurs has been worse than both of them, and that is Argentinian forward Alejo Veliz.

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Tottenham fans react to terrible Alejo Veliz transfer as exit details emerge

Spurs signed Veliz for £13m from Rosario Central in August 2023, although after failed loan spells at Espanyol and Sevilla, he was loaned back out to the Argentinian side in the summer.

According to reports from Brazilian outlet UOL, Tottenham will terminate the remaining six months of Veliz’s loan to Rosario Central in order to facilitate a move to Bahia.

Brazilian side Bahia have made a multi-million-pound offer to buy the forward, and an agreement in principle has been reached with the Lilywhites.

The 22-year-old will go down as a signing that had wasted potential, and fans reacted to the news that he may be leaving Spurs on a permanent basis – one describing it as “truly shocking”.

One fan said: “What a dreadful transfer that was. Exactly why I’m not excited one bit about the Brazilian left-back Souza.”

Another supporter added: “That was a waste of money, didn’t even get given a chance.”

On reflection, Veliz’s move was a shocking bit of business, and one that has failed spectacularly.

What did Ange Postecoglou say about Alejo Veliz?

It was a fairly worrying sign that Postecoglou immediately dismissed the idea of Veliz gaining any first-team minutes upon his arrival.

On 12 August 2023, he said: “It will take a while for him – we’ve just got to let him settle. He’s a young guy; it’s a fairly different level.

“He’s one we’re all invested in for the long term, but I wouldn’t expect him to see any minutes over the first part of the season.”

Veliz had a breakthrough season with Rosario Central in 2023, scoring 11 league goals in 24 appearances.

However, he has scored just 10 goals in senior football since Tottenham signed him, and he has failed to hit the heights he once showed as a 19-year-old.

Tottenham are not resting on their laurels as they close in on Conor Gallagher’s signature.

Shortly after winning their first major trophy in 17 years by lifting the Europa League last May, Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham following a poor Premier League season.

Tottenham then swooped for Brentford boss Thomas Frank as his successor, and while they started the season brightly, their fortunes have tailed off since then.

Spurs currently sit 14th in the Premier League, and speculation has mounted that Frank could be sacked after their FA Cup loss to Aston Villa last weekend.

However, in more positive news, they appear to be on the cusp of signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Gallagher for £34million.

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It seems, though, that Tottenham are eager to make more January signings as a crucial second half of the season gets underway.

Tottenham eye Neymar’s Santos teammate and a forward

When Destiny Udogie headed to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium from Udinese in 2022, it looked like they had a real prospect on their hands.

Quick, powerful, and with the ability to produce lung-busting runs with apparent ease, the Italian seemed primed to keep Spurs’ left-back spot for years to come. Fast forward to the present, though, and Udogie may be set to leave Tottenham.

After falling out of favour under Frank, Tottenham are now pursuing Neymar’s Santos teammate Souza as a left-back replacement.

And according to Sky Sports, the north London team are finalising a deal for the 19-year-old – who made 29 appearances and scored one goal as Santos maintained their place in the Brazilian top-flight in 2025.

The report adds that they are also looking for another forward, without specifying who that may be.

Incidentally, there is no guarantee the young Brazilian will hit the ground running under Tottenham boss Frank. But in their current position, he may have to.

Frank wants Tottenham signings after reshaping attack

Over the summer, Tottenham spent big on winger Mohammed Kudus and attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, while striker Randal Kolo Muani joined on loan.

But between the three of them, they have mustered a paltry three goals in the Premier League this season.

Moreover, Kudus is out with a thigh injury until April and other than striker Richarlison (seven), no other Tottenham teammate has scored more than three Premier League goals.

It is understandable, therefore, that Frank said at the end of December: “Of course the window will open and we will be in the market and see if there’s anything we can do.

“But it needs to be something where we think it can clearly improve the team, if not I’d rather want to wait. But we will be out there.”

Spurs decided to sell winger Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace earlier this month for £35m, and with Kudus out for a while, they may need another forward option.

Whether Frank’s side gets that is uncertain.