Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid.
Pochettino has spoken of his frustrations this week, suggesting that he is currently feeling as bad as he ever has since becoming Spurs boss.
Pochettino wasn’t backed with any funds in the summer, and even though Tottenham have started well in the league, his annoyance has been clear to see.
The Argentine has previously backed the board’s policy publicly, but this appeared to be his first show of dissent.
And Neville feels that Pochettino may well have his eye on leaving Tottenham to take the vacant Real Madrid boss.
“Whether he’s been tapped up or not, that’s an appealing job for anybody in world football,” Neville said.
“I said before the game, he knew the ground rules before he came in. He took the job knowing what the restrictions were.
“My view is that now he probably wants the next level of job. That next level of job is now available at Real Madrid.
“The manager is probably thinking is this the time for me to step out. If Madrid want him, I think Tottenham will have a problem in the next few days.
“You said why now [did he make those comments]. Is that because this job is available?”
Madrid’s managerial position became available yesterday after they sacked Julen Lopetegui, following a disastrous start to the campaign.
If Pochettino was to leave Spurs it would be a hammer blow to the Lilywhites.
Pochettino has led them to great success in recent times, and established them as regular members in the Champions League.
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