However the Sun now report that Pochettino is first choice for Real Madrid bosses.
It’s claimed that Real have been boosted by Pochettino’s comments following Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City on Monday night.
Spurs were beaten by the reigning Premier League champions at Wembley despite the game having originally been scheduled for Tottenham’s new stadium.
The north London outfit have suffered a delay at the new site while Pochettino’s pain has been compounded by a lack of summer transfer activty.
Real Madrid next manager: Mauricio Pochettino and Antonio Conte are potential candidates (Image: GETTY)
Real Madrid next manager: Julen Lopetegui was sacked on Monday (Image: GETTY)
And the former Southampton boss seemed less than pleased with current goings on.
Pochettino said: “My feeling is the worst I’ve had in the five years I’ve been here.
“I’m disappointed we’re still waiting for the new stadium when the expectation was to be there at the start of the season.
“Many things happened in the summer that put me not in my best mood.”
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Real Madrid next manager: Mauricio Pochettino has expressed his frustrations at Tottenham (Image: GETTY)
The Sun claim that Real Madrid chiefs met with people close to Pochettino in London last week.
It’s understood that positive reports were given to Madrid chairman Florentino Perez.
Pochettino appears to now be the favourite to become the next manager at the Bernabeu with Conte also seemingly ruled out.
Real Madrid have been long-term admirers of Chelsea winger Eden Hazard and a move for Conte would almost certainly rule out the Belgian making the switch.