MAURICIO POCHETTINO has returned to management with Paris Saint-Germain.
The French giants ruthlessly sacked Thomas Tuchel just hours after a convincing 4-0 thrashing of Strasbourg last month.
Mauricio Pochettino is the new PSG boss after replacing Thomas TuchelCredit: Rex Features
Pochettino, who had been out of work since being axed at Tottenham in November 2019, was confirmed as the German’s replacement on Saturday.
And already a whole host of names have been linked with making their own move to PSG.
As revealed by SunSport, Tottenham face a battle to keep hold of goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris amid talk of a reunion with Poch in his homeland.
The North Lononders are already looking at potential replacements with West Brom’s Sam Johnstone and Dean Henderson of Manchester United potential targets.
And the PSG midfield could have a very different look to it once Poch gets his own recruitment done.
Dele Alli, who was heavily linked with PSG in the summer, could also link up with his former boss.
And Christian Eriksen may also do the same by joining from Inter Milan.
PSG already have a mouthwatering attack – but that could get even better.
Could Lionel Messi be reunited with his old pal Neymar?Credit: AP:Associated Press
Lionel Messi is yet to agree a new deal at Barcelona, and he will be a free agent in the summer.
PSG are one of a handful of clubs who could afford his wages, with Manchester City also keen to sign the 33-year-old.
He would link up again with his old Barca mate Neymar.
With Kylian Mbappe at the tip of the attack, it would surely give PSG their best chance at winning the Champions League.
Critstiano Ronaldo has also been linked with a move to PSG, but that would more likely only happen if Messi didn’t join.
Pochettino was out of a job for 13 months following his sacking by Tottenham 13 months ago.
ALLI TO FOLLOW?
He had been holding out for the Manchester United job with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s position under constant scrutiny.
But after a disappointing start to the season Solskjaer has got United back into the title race and the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Pochettino is now back at the club where he played between 2001-03.
And his first transfer target now the window is open again is one of his former players at Tottenham.
While Alli was a regular in Pochettino’s teams he has fallen out of favour with current boss Jose Mourinho.
The England international, 24, has started just five games this season and was hauled off shortly after Stoke equalised in their 3-1 Carabao Cup quarter-final victory on Wednesday and publicly blamed by Mourinho for their goal.
Mauricio Pochettino set to be named new PSG boss after Thomas Tuchel is sacked
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
