Coral’s Rumour Reel: Chelsea plotting to pounce for Pochettino

Holly Thackeray | January 27, 2016

Chelsea circling for Pochettino and Van Persie

As Chelsea seek to start planning for the Premier League next season, attracting an elite coach is tipped to be their primary target, with London rivals Tottenham braced for a raid for boss Mauricio Pochettino.

The Argentine has impressed with his attacking style and blooding of youth into the Spurs starting XI, with Chelsea rumoured to be ready to pinch flavour-of-the-month manager Pochettino from his current project.

While, the Stamford Bridge side may not be done upsetting the apple cart, as the morning tabloids have also linked the Blues with a surprise swoop for ex-Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie.

Howard heading home

In more Premier League speculation, Everton stopper Tim Howard could be about to cut short his tremendous 10-year stay with the Toffees, as rumours abound the USA international could return to his home nation with an MLS move in May to Colorado Rapids.

Spurs fans are also not short of gossip to enjoy, as their endless quest for another striker appears to have led them back to West Bromwich Albion and Saido Berahino’s door, with an improved bid of around £18m to test Albion’s resolve. In addition, the White Hart Lane side may just have solved the Moussa Dembele conundrum, by offering an immediate loan-back option to Fulham if they can sign the in-demand Championship dangerman.