Newcastle have made Mauricio Pochettino a “good offer” ahead of a £300m Saudi-backed takeover at St. James’s Park. That’s according to Tottenham legend and good friend Ossie Ardiles, who claims there is a “firm possibility” Pochettino will replace Steve Bruce in the north east.
Pochettino has been linked with a move to Newcastle if mega-rich Prince Mohammad Bin Salman’s takeover bid is successful. Following his November sacking by Spurs, Pochettino has been on gardening leave for six-months, a clause which expired last Tuesday.
Now Ardiles claims that discussions have been ramped up between his fellow countryman and Newcastle, with the Toon even supposedly getting in touch while Pochettino was on gardening leave.
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