Chelsea sensationally line up Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino to replace Antonio Conte
The 46-year-old could leave Spurs in the summer with the Argentinian at loggerheads with Daniel Levy over his transfer budget
CHELSEA have targeted Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino as their next manager.
Poch, at loggerheads with Spurs chief Daniel Levy over transfer funds, is aware of interest from Blues owner Roman Abramovich.
Antonio Conte, who led Chelsea to the Premier League title last season, is expected to be fired after Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester United.
Although Chelsea failed to secure Champions League football, they have identified Pochettino as the man to bring in a long-term strategy at Stamford Bridge.
The Argentine has become increasingly frustrated with Tottenham’s failure to back him in the transfer market and made his feelings clear after Sunday’s 5-4 win over Leicester.
He then admitted his future was uncertain as he prepares for crunch talks with Levy this week over the transfer budget and the club’s wage structure.
Pochettino believes Levy is too cautious and is demanding the backing to make a realistic challenge for the Premier League title next season.
He is determined to get assurances from Levy that they are in a financial position to compete for trophies.
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The ex-Southampton manager guided the Lilywhites to a third place finish this season – four points behind Manchester United in second.
Spurs have finished in the top four in the Premier League for a third straight season under Pochettino.
