Spurs fear Real -- not United -- approach for Poch the most

 With Mourinho departing Old Trafford, talk of an approach for Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has only intensified in the last week, but it is in fact Real Madrid who Spurs fear might tempt their beloved boss away, reports The Telegraph.

Several publications have stated that United's hierarchy are prepared to pay a world record compensation fee to try to secure Poch's services.

But The Telegraph claims sources close to Tottenham believe Real are a bigger threat to keeping hold of the 46-year-old, should they decide against retaining Santiago Solari as boss.

If he stays, Pochettino might have the services of Toby Alderweireld for at least a year longer, though after Tottenham decided to extend his contract for a further year, despite a clause which allows him to leave for £25m in the summer until 14 days before the transfer deadline