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Pochettino snubs Spurs! Tottenham rejected as Southampton boss prepares to sign a new deal
TOTTENHAM'S hunt for a new manager has been dealt a hammer blow by Mauricio Pochettino who looks set to sign a new deal with Southampton.
Reports claim that Pochettino is ready to end speculation over his Saints future by putting pen to paper on a brand new contract.
The Argentine has received universal plaudits for his stylish football and emphasis on home grown players.
The 42-year-old has become synonymous with nurturing British talent and extracting maximum potential from them.
His success stories include Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert and Luke Shaw - all of whom have made Roy Hodgson's 23-man squad for next months World Cup finals.
Southampton fans will no doubt be buoyed by the reports, and hope that a contract extension will secure the fate of their highly sought-after youngsters.
Daniel Levy will be forced to continue his search for a new boss.
Tottenham have been without a manager since Tim Sherwood was sacked two days after Spurs' final game of the season.
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