Mauricio Pochettino makes Tottenham sweat on new deal as fears grow of swoop by Manchester United
Spurs boss delays five-year deal as Old Trafford chiefs eye move
Mauricio Pochettino has Tottenham sweating over his delay in signing a bumper new contract.
Spurs are concerned the Argie will become Manchester United’s favoured target after Paris Saint-Germain joined the hunt for Jose Mourinho.
United have discussed terms with Mourinho’s representatives but still not produced a written offer.
Spurs have been waiting for weeks for their manager to put pen to paper on a five-year contract extension worth £5million a year plus bonuses.
Pochettino, who still has more than three years to run on the deal he signed in 2014, said this month he wants to stay.
But he will only hold further talks in the summer because he does not want any interference in his bid to win Spurs their first title since 1961.
Club chiefs believe Pochettino, 44, is likely to sign his contract but the wait is making them edgy.
They want to get their highly-rated manager’s future tied down as soon as possible, with Barcelona another potential suitor.
Poch is also being tipped to coach Real Madrid in the future after transforming Tottenham from Europa League regulars to Premier League contenders in under two seasons.
He has also been praised for his attacking football and development of young English stars such as Harry Kane, 22, and Dele Alli, 20.