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Jaap Stam says new Tottenham stadium won’t matter to Mauricio Pochettino

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Tottenham boss has been linked to Manchester United.

Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is wanted by Manchester United at the end of the season, The Times report.

Pochettino did not exactly reject speculation outright this week, when he was quizzed at his press conference.

Pundits have been busy weighing in on the Tottenham manager’s future.

Former Manchester United Champions League winner Jaap Stam says if he was in Pochettino’s position, he would jump at the opportunity to manage the Red Devils.

He added that the lure of Tottenham moving into their new stadium, whenever it may be, should not affect Pochettino’s decision.

Reading manager Jaap Stam appluads the fans following the Sky Bet Championship match between Reading and Wigan Athletic at Madejski Stadium on April 29, 2017 in Reading, England.

He told Sky Sports: “They’ve always got that little bit more to spend, they’re bigger all over the world.

“For a manager it’s ‘if I want to work at the top I need to be there to really show myself’.

“It doesn’t matter if they’re in the new stadium now or in the next season – if the opportunity is there then he wants to go.”

Tottenham were scheduled to move into their new ground in September, but the opening date has continually been pushed back.

There is no certainty when the stadium will open, but Tottenham hope if will be before the end of the season.

Pochettino will have a big decision to make, and Spurs will have to do everything they can to persuade him to stay.

The stadium should be a big factor, despite Stam’s claim otherwise.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino  during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 15, 2018 in London, United...