Real ready to pounce for Eriksen and Pochettino

There are questions over the future of Christian Eriksen, Harry Kane and Mauricio Pochettino, and Xavi wants to bring Raheem Sterling to Barcelona.

Real want Eriksen and Pochettino 

The Daily Mirror reports that Tottenham Hotspur could lose both Christian Eriksen and Mauricio Pochettino at the end of the season. Real Madrid are ready to sign 27-year-old Danish international Eriksen, whose contract has just one season remaining, meaning he will be able to leave for free. Real would then replace under pressure Zinedine Zidane with Pochettino. 

Allegri could step in at Spurs 

With the news that Pochettino could soon be leaving Spurs, the Sun thinks that Max Allegri could be the man to step in after his planned year-long absence after leaving Juventus. Another option is Brendan Rodgers of Leicester City, who has admirers following his return to the Premier League. 

Xavi could bring Sterling to Barca 

Xavi could be Barcelona’s next manager, as Ernesto Valverde is under pressure already at the Nou Camp following a poor start to the new Liga season. If Xavi were to take over, the Spaniard would want to bring Raheem Sterling in from Manchester City, though he is currently happy to stay at the Etihad following after signing a new contract last year. The Daily Mail believes he would be happy to extend his stay further. 

Levy refuses to sell Kane 

In yet more Spurs news, the Telegraph reports on Daniel Levy’s plans in the event that the club fail to win the Premier League or another trophy this season. The 26-year-old striker’s contract ends in 2024, but Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld and Christian Eriksen could all leave for nothing. As such, Levy has put a £250 million valuation on the striker to ward off interest from Manchester City and Real Madrid.