Form is temporary but class is permanent, as they say. Take Mauricio Pochettino for example. Even though his Paris Saint-Germain team is consistently inconsistent, the former Tottenham and Southampton tactician is wanted by two of the biggest clubs in the world – Manchester United and Real Madrid.And so it starts: Players wants Poch, Ragnick prefers Ten Hag as the new coachVarious British media ran the story about several of the high-profile Manchester United players being keen on working with the former Argentina international defender, but Ralf Rangnick, who is primarily Director of Football at Old Trafford, is said to prefer Ajax’s innovative coach Erik Ten Hag to take over the reins. The news this morning is that Real Madrid would make any Manchester United’s move for Pochettino difficult – because they now want him to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu!Wednesday, 22.30: (4.50) Burnley (3.45) Tottenham (1.85)The unrest in Madrid is growing despite Los Blancos still holding on to the top spot in La Liga. The gutless defeat to Pochettino’s PSG in the Champions League made the fans and, most crucially, club president Florentino Perez, grow disillusioned with their veteran Italian coach. There is still the second leg to play and Carlo could still outsmart Poch, but the wheels seem to be in motion nonetheless.The Argentine is keeping quiet, of course. Whenever asked about his own professional future, he keeps professing his dedication to the French capital club and the ongoing project of the wealthy Qatari owners. However, it must be pretty difficult to remain totally calm when you hear the noises about the Red Devils and Los Blancos wanting you.🗣️ Pochettino: “Mbappé’s amazing. I cannot find more words.”🗣️ Ancelotti: “Mbappé is the best player in European football. Mbappé is unstoppable – he can always invent something from nothing.”#UCL pic.twitter.com/dvel0n4dcU— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 17, 2022 Kylian Mbappe’s future is also a big topic for the Parisians. They now face another battle to keep one of their key people. Mbappe’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season and the Madrid outfit are still considered favourites to secure the Frenchman’s signature. The chances are Pochettino and Mbappe will be at the same club at the start of 2022/23 campaign. The question is – which club is that?
