Redknapp: Spurs ties won't stop Pochettino taking Arsenal job

Mauricio Pochettino’s strong ties to Tottenham would not stop him taking a job at Arsenal if given the opportunity, says former Spurs star Jamie Redknapp.

The ex-Tottenham midfielder told the Daily Mail: “If I was a decision-maker at Arsenal, I'd go for Mauricio Pochettino in a heartbeat.

“I'm not sure I believe Poch would let his time with Tottenham stop him from taking over.

“Maybe the reason Spurs decided to go for Jose Mourinho so suddenly was they felt they could not hang around, because their north London rivals might be searching for a new boss soon.

“Unai Emery is under big, big pressure. I have some sympathy for him but he looks a beaten man.”