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Mauricio Pochettino could be back in the Premier League shortly, but with Manchester United rather than Tottenham.

United sacked Ruben Amorim just seven months after Tottenham beat the Red Devils in the Europa League final, and are now looking for his replacement.

Ex-Tottenham boss Pochettino has constantly been touted as a potential Old Trafford boss, but so far, he has never been selected to take the role on.

Pochettino is currently preparing the United States for the upcoming World Cup, which aligns with United’s timeline for appointing a new manager in the summer.

How likely is Pochettino to Man United?

John Wenham has ruled out the possibility of the Tottenham icon taking over the reins in Manchester, and believes that a former contender for the Spurs job is the most likely man to get the job.

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Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “On Poch, massive summer to come with the United States, World Cup in America, big pressure will be on him there.

“It will always feel like there is unfinished business with him and Tottenham, rather than another Premier League club.

“I think the early indications are United are going go for Oliver Glasner, who has done brilliantly at Crystal Palace, unbelievable, to take a club like that and win the FA Cup, get them into Europe

“He won the Europa League before with Frankfurt when they hadn’t won anything in years, obviously an outstanding manager.

“I’d say he is far more likely than Mauricio Pochettino.”

Why ex-Tottenham man Pochettino should be at the top of United’s list

While Wenham does not feel like it will happen, United should definitely be looking at the Argentine boss.

What he did with the Lilywhites, taking them to a Champions League final and building one of the best teams that supporters in North London have ever seen, cannot be underestimated.

If Daniel Levy and Co backed him in the summer of 2019, there is no telling what could have been.

He would likely be given significant finances to work with, if he took over from Amorim, and show Spurs fans what they may have missed out on.

Luckily, it does not seem like it is going to happen, based on what Wenham has said.

Thomas Frank needs all the help he can get right now if he is to avoid being sacked by Tottenham.

Tottenham fans have turned on Frank after a terrible start to the former Brentford manager’s tenure in North London.

Spurs’ 1-1 draw with Sunderland at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the weekend certainly did not help matters, with the Lilywhites again looking all too ponderous in possession.

And fresh on the back of Tottenham selling Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace, Frank has now been hit with an injury blow in a position he is already light.

Mohammed Kudus injury worse than first feared

Kudus limped off in the first half of the draw with Sunderland, but it was not known how serious the issue was.

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In an update provided by Mike McGrath via The Telegraph on Tuesday, it has now been reported that the injury is worse than first feared.

While there is no timeframe for Kudus‘ return, the article adds that Spurs have now ramped up their transfer plans.

That suggests the Ghana international is not due back anytime soon in what is yet another setback for Frank.

It is not inconceivable that Frank could be the next high-profile manager sacked in the Premier League should Spurs lose one or two more upcoming matches.

Kudus has played in all but one of Tottenham‘s Premier League games since arriving from West Ham, and has directly contributed to seven goals – only Richarlison (10) can better that.

What has Thomas Frank said about Kudus injury blow?

Frank must be ruing his luck right now, knowing that what was supposed to be a dream job is slipping through his grasp with each passing game.

Speaking after the Sunderland draw, Frank said of Kudus’ injury: “We don’t know how it looks like, so I think that’s one thing.

“And sometimes when you take that decision, sometimes you can’t delay them if you want to, for example.”

It is now clear the problem is more serious than initially expected, and Spurs are in desperate need of a new attacker before the window closes.

Frank will simply hope he is still the man who is in charge come 3 February when the window closes for business.

Tottenham are set to send Yang Min-hyeok on loan to Championship leaders Coventry City, but not all supporters are convinced.

Yang was recently linked with a shock move to Real Madrid, despite struggling for playing time with Portsmouth in the first half of the season.

The South Korea international started just nine Championship games for Portsmouth, while featuring a further six times from the bench.

Spurs’ frustration has grown over Yang’s lack of minutes, so much so that they now intend to send him on loan to a different Championship side.

Coventry City set to take Yang Min-hyeok on loan

Tottenham fans would love to see Yang replicate compatriot Son Heung-min – or come even remotely close – but he is not yet being given a chance to truly showcase his talents.

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As per BBC Sport’s Chris Wise, Spurs took the decision on Monday to recall Yang from his loan spell at Fratton Park.

The 19-year-old winger will now sign on loan with Coventry, who are managed by Frank Lampard, as they have promised to give him more minutes.

However, many fans across Coventry, Portsmouth and Tottenham were quick to point out that the promise made my the Sky Blues seems unlikely.

Yang struggled for starts in a side at the wrong end of the division, so breaking into high-flying Coventry’s side will be even tougher.

“Honestly bonkers if he gets more minutes there than he’s getting here,” one Portsmouth supporters wrote on X.

Another wrote: “This is very strange. How is a player who cannot hold down a place in a relegation threatened team going to walk in to the team top of the table and play more?

Others pointed out that he may get a chance to thrive in a more attacking team.

One Portsmouth fans aired his anger at John Mousinho for simply not getting more out of Yang.

How has Yang performed away from Tottenham so far?

In his 15 appearances for Portsmouth in the first half of the season, Yang scored three times and assisted another.

That includes a goal in what proved to be his final match at Fratton Park in the 2-1 win over Charlton Athletic on 29 December.

Yang’s four direct goal involvements across just 657 minutes of action in a struggling side is not a bad return at all.

During his spell with QPR last season, meanwhile, Yang scored twice and assisted another in 14 league outings.

There is clearly a talented player in there, then, and hopefully the next four months at Coventry under Lampard give the youngster a chance to truly thrive.

Tottenham travel to Bournemouth on Wednesday in search of a much-needed win.

Tottenham drew 1-1 with Sunderland on Sunday, and tensions among the fanbase are high as the Lilywhites sit 13th in the table.

After Spurs dropped another two points at home, Thomas Frank remains under pressure and must defeat a Bournemouth side that is completely out of form.

Antoine Semenyo was linked with Tottenham, and although he looks set to move to Man City, he is expected to play against Frank’s side.

Bournemouth beat Tottenham 1-0 in August, and as they prepare to host Frank‘s side at the Vitality Stadium, concerns about the weather have emerged.

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Weather warnings issued across England during Bournemouth vs Tottenham

Yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office across the entirety of England.

The snow and sub-zero temperatures on Monday could lead to issues for fans travelling to the match via public transport.

However, the game will not be postponed unless there is a serious deterioration in weather conditions.

With the match kicking off at 7:30 pm, fans can expect a temperature of around four degrees Celsius, which could rise to five degrees by the end of the match.

As the image above shows, warnings have been put in place across Dorset on Wednesday, and while there is a 62 per cent chance of rain at 9 pm, fans should feel confident that the match will go ahead.

Thomas Frank looks set to extend impressive record vs Bournemouth

Following their 1-0 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in August, Bournemouth are looking to complete the league double over Spurs for the first time.

Tottenham have lost two of their last three Premier League games against the Cherries, as many as they had in their first 14.

It marks a poor run on what is an otherwise impressive record, especially given how Bournemouth have emerged as a tough team to beat under Andoni Iraola over the past few years.

In Frank’s case, he has often gotten the better of the Cherries, winning seven and drawing two of his 11 meetings with them.

In addition to that, Iraola’s side are winless in their last 11 Premier League games, which is their longest run without a victory within a single top-flight campaign.

Spurs are also looking to keep three consecutive clean sheets on the road in the league for the first time since April 2022.

All the signs point to a Tottenham win, and the travelling supporters will be hoping to see their side claim all three points in the blustery conditions on the South coast.

Ben Davies’ 12-year spell at Tottenham could come to an end in June.

The left-back has been a stalwart for Tottenham ever since he arrived from Swansea City in July 2014, but his contract runs out at the end of the season.

Davies scored in Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Sunderland on Sunday, poking home from Micky van de Ven’s shot across goal.

Davies excelled in his first start of the season, and showed that he still has what it takes to play at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

However, with Tottenham interested in Brazilian left-back Souza, a real question mark has been placed over Davies’ future in N17.

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Ben Davies unsure on his Tottenham future after Souza developments

The Daily Mirror has shared that with his contract expiring in June, it remains unclear whether Davies will remain at Tottenham.

French side Nice are rumoured to be interested in the 32-year-old, and what’s even more damning is Tottenham making an £8million bid for Souza.

The deal for the 19-year-old, who plays for Santos, has been rejected, but Spurs are expected to make another offer.

After the Sunderland match, Davies spoke out on what his future may hold.

He said: “When you’re in your thirties, you just want to play as much as you can. I got a chance to play, and I did my best. I feel like I did my job.

“This one [my future] is out of my hands.”

Should Davies leave, it would mark the end of an era for one of Tottenham’s most reliable players in their Premier League history, and he would be a huge miss both on and off the pitch.

What could Davies’ potential replacement, Souza, bring to Tottenham?

Spurs are always focused on signing young talent and developing them into top players.

Souza reportedly has a pair of release clauses in his contract, worth €100m (£87.1m) to foreign clubs, or €60m (£52.2m) for another Brazilian side.

Of course, Tottenham won’t pay that much for such a young talent, but the 19-year-old’s potential is sky-high.

Having made 38 senior appearances, he has registered four assists from the left-back position, and has had 42 touches in the opposition box in 2025-26.

Spurs are in desperate need of an attacking left-back, and the recruitment team have proven themselves to be astute when searching for younger players.

Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, and Luka Vuskovic are among the promising players Tottenham have on their books who could turn into world-beaters, and Souza’s threat from defence has him earmarked as another top talent.

When Mohammed Kudus went off injured in the 19th minute of Tottenham’s 1-1 draw against Sunderland, everyone associated with the club would have feared the worst.

Kudus has played in all but one of Tottenham’s Premier League games since completing his switch from West Ham, while featuring prominently in their Champions League campaign.

The Ghanaian has arguably been overused by Thomas Frank in 2025/26, with the Dane preferring him over Brennan Johnson on the right flank.

Spurs sold Johnson to Crystal Palace for £35million on Friday, and while that was seen as the correct decision, a potential injury to Kudus has left them dangerously short on the right flank.

Thomas Frank issues Mohammed Kudus injury update

Kudus has been instrumental for Tottenham this term, and the 25-year-old has produced nine goal involvements across all competitions.

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A driving force with his purposeful ball-carrying and exceptional agility, the former West Ham winger is key to their fast breaks in transition, and without him, they carry much less of a threat.

In Tottenham’s 1-1 draw against Sunderland, Kudus was replaced by Randal Kolo Muani in the first half, and speaking after the game, Frank backed the decision to offload Johnson to Palace and provided an update on the Ghanaian’s injury.

“Decisions are made, and decisions I’m backing in every aspect,” Frank said in his post-match press conference.

“There’s always more bigger picture stuff to some of those decisions, and sometimes they can look like perfect timing, sometimes they look like not so perfect timing.

“We took the decision before Mo [Kudus] got injured, we don’t know how it (Kudus’ injury) looks like, so I think that’s one thing. And sometimes when you take that decision, sometimes you can’t delay them if you want to, for example.”

In some cases, no news is good news, but supporters will worry that fatigue has caught up with Kudus and that he could be out for a few weeks.

If the worst-case scenario does unfold, then Spurs must rush to sign a couple of forwards, and one of those should be someone they wanted in the summer.

Spurs could go for Maghnes Akilouche

Tottenham were strongly interested in Monaco winger Maghnes Akilouche before the 2025/26 campaign started, and unfortunately, the French giants wanted to keep him beyond the summer.

But the Lilywhites have continued to keep tabs on his progress, and according to TEAMtalk, Spurs were in attendance watching Akilouche on Saturday during his side’s 3-1 defeat against Lyon.

The talented Frenchman started as a number 10, but is capable of playing on either flank, with such versatility arguably appealing to Frank.

The report claims that Monaco are demanding a fee upwards of £50m for the 23-year-old after watching him produce eight goal involvements in 23 matches this term.

Akilouche has been dubbed ‘insane’ since becoming one of Europe’s most sought-after wingers, and a potential switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could appeal to him.

Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino could be in line for a return to Premier League management.

Pochettino was mooted for a possible return to Tottenham earlier this year prior to Thomas Frank’s appointment.

Frank is himself under huge pressure at Spurs after a terrible first half to the Premier League campaign, with Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Sunderland doing little to help matters.

And it may well be that Pochettino is back in the dugout at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before long, albeit in the opposition one.

Mauricio Pochettino among contenders for Manchester United job

Manchester United announced the sacking of manager Ruben Amorim on Monday morning, coming on the back of a string of poor results.

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Amorim lasted a little over a year at Old Trafford, having landed the job over some high-profile names – Pochettino included.

The early odds from the bookmakers already have ex-Tottenham boss Pochettino, now in charge of the United States national team, as the joint-12th favourite alongside Aston Villa’s Unai Emery and a few other names.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is the current favourite, followed by Enzo Maresca, Laurent Blanc, Xavi Hernandez, Gareth Southgate and Marco Silva.

Pochettino was among the frontrunners to replace Ange Postecoglou in North London last summer, but he ultimately remained in charge of the USA.

Is there any chance of Pochettino returning to Premier League management this year?

Pochettino was appointed by the USMN in September 2024, with the sole intention of overseeing their World Cup campaign on home soil.

The former Argentina international has faced plenty of criticism, but he seems to have come through the worst of it and will almost certainly now be in charge for the upcoming World Cup.

While the United job would undoubtedly get Pochettino excited, he is under contract with the USA and therefore does not have the final say.

Anyway, he is a fair way down the list of contenders and it seems extremely unlikely he will even be considered by the Red Devils.

That said, it may well be that Pochettino leaves his job at the end of the World Cup, depending on how things pan out.

And we can look forward to plenty more rumours regarding the former Spurs favourite come then, with a return to N17 potentially one to look out for.

Tottenham hold the option to recall Luka Vuskovic from his loan with Bundesliga side Hamburg in January.

Vuskovic was loaned out to Hamburg in the summer, just weeks after signing on a permanent deal from Hajduk Split.

The plan was always for the teenager to go on loan for first-team football at a high level, and the Lilywhites will be happy with his development in Germany so far.

With the January transfer window now here, Vuskovic has opened up on what his wishes are for the rest of the season and beyond.

Luka Vuskovic desperate to stay at Hamburg another year

Vuskovic is highly-rated by internal figures at Spurs, and his progression with Hamburg will be seen as crucial.

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Tottenham have the likes of Kevin Danso, Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven already, so the 18-year-old’s playing chances were always going to be thin this season.

Vuskovic has previously admitted his wish to play football with his brother Mario, who is currently serving out a doping suspension until November.

The Croatian has now once again opened up on what it would mean to him if he were to stay at Hamburg another year, revealing there is an option for him to stay put beyond this campaign.

Vuskovic told 24Sata on Sunday: “I’m a Tottenham player. I have a contract until 2030, and everything that happens in the future will have to be agreed with them. My big wish is to play with my brother one day.

“There is an option for us both to start next season at Hamburg. I wanted to show the whole world who we Vuskovics are and how, despite all the adversity, we stand by each other.”

Vuskovic will likely see out the remainder of his loan spell with Hamburg, but whether he remains with the German outfit beyond this season is a different question.

How has Vuskovic been performing at Hamburg?

Spurs have been busy in the January market regarding loan deals, with many stars having already been recalled and set to find new clubs this month.

Vuskovic is somewhat of an anomaly, with his loan stint going well, and the underlying numbers prove so even more.

The centre-back wins 70 per cent of his duels, with an average of 7.54 completed per match.

Vuskovic is a towering presence, and attackers struggle to get around the defender, with the starlet only getting dribbled past 0.31 times per 90.

His wish is clear, but at the end of the day, Tottenham need to do what’s best for their youngster, as it may be a while yet before fans see the talented centre-half play in a Spurs shirt again.

Thomas Frank suffered further frustration against Sunderland on Sunday.

Tottenham were held to a 1-1 draw against Sunderland, meaning it’s now three games unbeaten in the Premier League, but two matches without a win.

Brentford and Spurs played out a 0-0 stalemate on New Year’s Day, and following the draw against the Black Cats, the Lilywhites now sit 13th in the table.

Frank came in for boos from Tottenham fans following the full-time whistle on Sunday, as discontent continues to grow among the fanbase.

Troy Deeney stunned by Tottenham’s Ben Davies

There wasn’t too many Tottenham players who came out of the Sunderland game with much credit, but the man who put them ahead in the match certainly did: Ben Davies.

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Davies has been linked with a move away from Spurs this month, but the 32-year-old may have put himself firmly back in Frank’s thinking with his 30th-minute goal against the Black Cats, in what was just his second Premier League appearance of the season so far.

So good was his performance that former player-turned-pundit Troy Deeney had to include him in his Team of the Week, which is something he admits he never thought would happen.

Speaking via BBC Sport, Deeney said of Davies: “I don’t think this is a name I ever thought I was going to put in but Ben Davies, fair play to him.

“He plays only his third game of the season, starts, they had Djed Spence on the bench as well – which shows the level of professionalism and maturity that he continues to deliver – and he gets a goal. It just shows to me that you don’t always have to be 37 and written off.

“He’s 32 and he’s already been written off, he’s got a World Cup to hopefully go to with Wales. He is always fit and available, which is what I really like.”

Frank would be wise to lean on Tottenham leaders like Davies

At a time in which he needs as many players in the team he can trust, Frank should continue to utilise the experience and reliability of people such as Davies.

For all that either Spence or Destiny Udogie may be the future for Spurs at left-back, Davies has made over 360 appearances for Tottenham, and always been a consistent and dependable presence in defence for them.

It wasn’t just his goal against Sunderland that saw Davies grab the headlines, as his all-round performance was excellent too.

As per FotMob, the Welshman registered an 85 per cent pass success rate and put both of his two shots on target.

He also played eight passes into the final third and was not dispossessed once, showing his calmness on the ball – something every manager loves in a player.

Davies also made five clearances and won 60 per cent of his aerial duels in what was a great all-round display, even if the game ended in more disappointment for Spurs and Frank.

Frank should continue to call on Davies as he looks to rescue Tottenham’s season.

Damola Ajayi looks set to leave Tottenham for the second time this season.

Tottenham recalled Ajayi from his loan at Doncaster Rovers, as it was not going the way that they had planned.

However, it seems Thomas Frank is not resting on his laurels, as several young players are being found new loans, where they should play more.

Ajayi is one of them, with two football league clubs interested in his services.

Damola Ajayi backed amid Tottenham exit news

John Wenham, who is an expert when it comes to Spurs’ youth academy, believes it is the right move for the 20-year-old.

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Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: ”He played one Europa League game last season, came off the bench and scored and was never seen again.

“He started the season on loan at Doncaster, but owing to lack of game time, he has been recalled early.

“The report from Tom Barclay, said that he would that he would either link up with Bromley or AFC Wimbledon.

“Just to get out there, playing senior mens football is so important for these players, so I think that would be an excellent move for him.

“Another player, I read that Alfie Devine, who is on loan at Preston has already made 100 senior appearances, that shows how valuable these loans are.

“To have 100 games under your belt at 21 years of age is fantastic, and shows why the loan market continues to be really beneficial for clubs to send players out.”

Why Ajayi needs to take his chance away from Tottenham

Ajayi made just 11 league appearances for the Rovers, failing to notch a single goal or assist.

He needs to impress wherever he ends up, as he will surely not make it at Spurs if he cannot perform in lower leagues.

There is a spot on the flanks waiting to be taken, with the likes of Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel not exactly staking a claim.

Ajayi could be the man for the position, if he can thrive away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and come back with confidence and goal contributions under his belt.

If he struggles to get into his new team though, he may be in trouble.