{"id":43361,"date":"2026-02-16T23:49:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T04:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/16\/tottenham-target-mauricio-pochettino-sets-clear-transfer-demands-in-permanent-role-talks-report\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:49:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T04:49:18","slug":"tottenham-target-mauricio-pochettino-sets-clear-transfer-demands-in-permanent-role-talks-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/16\/tottenham-target-mauricio-pochettino-sets-clear-transfer-demands-in-permanent-role-talks-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham target Mauricio Pochettino sets clear transfer demands in permanent role talks \u2013 Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/16\/tottenham-target-mauricio-pochettino-sets-clear-transfer-demands-in-permanent-role-talks-report\/#Mauricio_Pochettino_makes_demands_to_Real_Madrid\" >Mauricio Pochettino makes demands to Real Madrid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/16\/tottenham-target-mauricio-pochettino-sets-clear-transfer-demands-in-permanent-role-talks-report\/#Spurs_still_want_Pochettino_despite_appointment_of_Igor_Tudor\" >Spurs still want Pochettino despite appointment of Igor Tudor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tottenham&#8217;s pursuit of manager Mauricio Pochettino has hit a major hurdle, with reports from Spain suggesting the former Spurs manager is eyeing a dream move to Real Madrid.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to Defensa Central, the Argentine is linked with a move to take over at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u this summer, which could deal a devastating blow to Tottenham&#8217;s hopes of a romantic North London reunion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mauricio_Pochettino_makes_demands_to_Real_Madrid\"><\/span>Mauricio Pochettino makes demands to Real Madrid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Photo Credit: Brad Smith\/ISI Photos\/USSF\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Pochettino is currently leading the U.S. national team towards the 2026 World Cup, but his desire to return to elite club football in Europe is no secret.<\/p>\n<p>But he won&#8217;t walk into the Bernab\u00e9u without any guarantees. According to reports, manager Pochettino has made it clear to president Florentino Perez that a surgical overhaul is needed to maximize the current team&#8217;s potential.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, Pochettino&#8217;s &#8216;ideal shopping list&#8217; consists of signing three strong players: two world-class centre-backs and a strong central midfielder.<\/p>\n<p>The demand is reportedly in line with Real Madrid&#8217;s internal recruitment strategy, with the club seeking long-term stability following the departure of Xabi Alonso earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p>Current manager Alvaro Arbeloa&#8217;s permanent job at Real Madrid will depend on his performance in the remainder of the season, so Pochettino will be waiting on the wing to see if a vacancy opens up.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spurs_still_want_Pochettino_despite_appointment_of_Igor_Tudor\"><\/span>Spurs still want Pochettino despite appointment of Igor Tudor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The development comes at a sensitive time for Tottenham. Following the sacking of Thomas Frank last week, Spurs moved quickly to appoint Igor Tudor as interim head coach until the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p>However, the club have made it clear that Tudor&#8217;s role is a short-term solution.<\/p>\n<p>Despite his interim appointment, Pochettino remains the main target for a permanent role from July.<\/p>\n<p>The Argentine remains a beloved figure among Spurs fans, many of whom would love to see the man who led them to the 2019 Champions League final return to steady the ship.<\/p>\n<p>However, if Real Madrid fulfill Pochettino&#8217;s transfer request, Tottenham could be set to miss out on the fan favorite&#8217;s dream return.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham&#8217;s pursuit of manager Mauricio Pochettino has hit a major hurdle, with reports from Spain suggesting the former Spurs manager is eyeing a dream move to Real Madrid. 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