BAYERN MUNICH chiefs are set to meet to discuss the possibility of appointing Mauricio Pochettino, according to reports.
The Argentine, 47, is now arguably the world’s most-wanted manager currently available.
Bayern Munich’s board will meet to discuss the option of appointing Mauricio Pochettino as their new boss
He was sacked by Tottenham a week ago after five-and-half-years in charge and replaced 11 hours later by Jose Mourinho at White Hart Lane.
But according to the Mail, Bayern are considering trying to take Poch on.
The German giants sacked Niko Kovac at the beginning of November following a 5-1 drubbing at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt.
Hans-Dieter Flick was placed in interim charge and has masterminded three wins from three, including a 4-0 hammering of rivals Borussia Dortmund.
It is thought Bayern are looking for someone else with a bigger name to take the job on permanently, though.
Arsene Wenger was linked but was overlooked – the former Arsenal boss instead took up a role with Fifa as chief of global football development.
Ajax chief Erik ten Hag is another manager in the frame after his achievements with the Dutch side, especially last season as he secured a first league-and-cup double since 2002 and took them within a minute of the Champions League final.
But Bayern will know they will need to act quickly if they want to land Pochettino.
Arsenal gaffer Unai Emery is under increasing pressure with his side failing to win any of their last six matches.
And if the Gunners do decide to pull the trigger, they could make a shock move for Poch, despite the North London rivalry with Spurs.
Nuno Espirito Santo is the current favourite to become the next permanent Arsenal boss followed by Mikel Arteta, Massimiliano Allegri, Rafa Benitez, Eddie Howe and Pochettino.
Former midfielder Freddie Ljungberg and Patrick Vieira are also in contention as they continue to build their respective coaching careers.
Unai Emery’s time may soon be up at the Emirates and Arsenal could go after the ex-Spurs boss as his replacementCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Mauricio Pochettino a shock contender to replace Unai Emery as Arsenal manager
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
