According to a recent report by the Daily Express, Tottenham Hotspur are considering moving in for Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri, who is set to leave the club soon, if the Italian club poaches Mauricio Pochettino out of White Hart Lane this summer. The Spurs boss is the favourite to take over at the Allianz Stadium (via the Daily Mirror) after he has hinted that he could exit the North London club if they win against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League final on June 1st.
The same source has also mentioned that Allegri, who has also been linked with the managerial job at Chelsea, prefers to move to Tottenham if the club ensures that he would be financially backed in the upcoming transfer window.
Thus, it is expected that a transfer merry-go-round might take place this summer with both Spurs and Juve possibly swapping managers ahead of the new season. Both head coaches are vastly experienced in Europe and have their own respective styles of playing the beautiful game.
Pochettino Vs Allegri: Who Has The Better Record?
Pochettino has taken charge of 275 matches for Spurs thus far, winning 155, drawing 54 and losing 66 of those games across all competitions. Comparatively, Allegri has won 191, drew 40 and lost 38 of the 269 matches he has faced as the manager of the Turin based club (Stats taken from Transfermrkt).
Not only does the Italian boss have a slightly better record when compared to his Argentine counterpart, but he is also more successful having won the Serie A title six times during his managerial career. However, Allegri is yet to prove his worth outside Italy, so the jury is still out whether his brand of football could be successfully implemented in the Premier League.
On the other hand, Pochettino has worked wonders on a limited budget during his time at North London and has even masterminded a Champions League final run where they could potentially win the prestigious European cup for the first time in their history.
A Pochettino-Allegri Swap: Good Deal For Everyone Involved?
There is no doubt that it would be a huge disappointment for Tottenham fans if they end up losing their beloved Argentine manager this summer. However, Allegri has a stellar track record and could help Spurs take the next step in their development towards sustained success at the highest level. Thus, a potential swap deal might turn out to be a mutually beneficial move for all parties.`
