Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is reported to be Manchester United’s number one target to replace Jose Mourinho.
There is little surprise that the Argentinian, who was also coveted by Real Madrid in the summer and may be again in 2019, is courting interest given the brilliant job he has done at Spurs.
Here, Press Association Sport analyses the ‘Pochettino effect’ and how he has transformed the north London club.
Playing the Tottenham way – but winning
A look at Spurs’ upward curve under Pochettino (PA Graphics)
Developed players into top stars
Dele Alli has risen to the top while Pochettino has been his manager at Spurs (Nick Potts/PA)
Given youth a chance
Harry Winks has been a big success story for Tottenham’s academy (Nick Potts/PA)
Balanced the books
Pochettino, right, alongside coach Jesus Perez, has helped balance the books with shrewd business (John Walton/PA)
Coped in adversity
Wembley has been Spurs’ temporary home (John Walton/PA)