Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
Mauricio Pochettino exit plan: Tottenham have £3.9m contract for new boss prepared
TOTTENHAM have set their sights on Roma boss Luciano Spalletti as a replacement for Mauricio Pochettino if he leaves the club.
Mauricio Pochettino states he could NEVER mange Barcelona
Mauricio Pochettino has been heavily linked with the Barcelona job since Luis Enrique announced he would be leaving the Nou Camp in the summer.
Express Sport also understands Argentina are interested in appointing Pochettino with Edgardo Bauza on the verge of being sacked.
And Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb claim Tottenham have a plan in place should Pochettino decide to leave White Hart Lane to take on one of the vacant roles.
Tottenham have lined up Luciano Spalletti as Mauricio Pochettino's replacement if he leaves
It is suggested that Spurs want Roma boss Spalletti to be Pochettino's successor and already have a contract drawn up for him to replace the Argentine.
Spurs are willing to offer him a three-year deal, which will see him earn £3.9million a season.
The Italian boss' future at Roma is up in the air with Spalletti claiming he could leave Roma if they fail to win the Coppa Italia this season.
Luciano Spalletti will be offered a £3.9m-a-season three-year deal by Tottenham
“Tomorrow's game will be the icing to a very tasty cake. We've put in the work to make sure that our season doesn't end after the derby," he said prior to Roma's 3-2 semi-final win over Lazio.
“Roma have more points than anyone in the second round of the season. After the derby, we can start talking about my future.
“I don't live life just to get by, I live life to live it. Everything I say, I also say to motivate my players.
“At the end of the season, everything will be determined, but because I know that my players love me, I'm sure that they'll do everything to determine my chances."
Would you like to receive news notifications from Daily Express?