Jose Mourinho to Tottenham almost done, agreement in final stages: Report

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked manager Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday night with Jose Mourinho the favourite to replace him. Reports in the UK suggest Jose Mourinho is already in advance talks with the club and both parties believe a deal will be concluded soon.

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Tottenham Hotspur's poor form this season led to Pochettino's sacking

Mauricio Pochettino, who moved to Tottenham Hotspur from Southampton in May 2014, led the North London club to the final of the UEFA Champions League last season, where they fell 2-0 to Liverpool in Madrid. Tottenham finished in the top four of the Premier League for the past four seasons under Pochettino, who had become a much-loved figure among the fans.

However, results tailed off badly this season with the club winning only three of their opening 12 Premier League games. They were also thrashed 7-2 at home by Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League. The club also exited the Carabao Cup early when they were knocked out by League Two side Colchester United.

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Mauricio Pochettino sacked by Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur have now finally reacted by relieving Pochettino and his coaching staff of their duties. There were reports of a falling out between Mauricio Pochettino and chairman Daniel Levy, but according to a statement released by the club, the decision was taken purely because of the poor results over a number of months. 

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Jose Mourinho to Tottenham in advance stages: Report

According to reports, Jose Mourinho is in advance talks with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy and the former Manchester United and Chelsea boss feels confident the two sides will reach an agreement. Reports also state that some officials at the club are increasing confident Mourinho could be unveiled at a press conference on Thursday if negotiations go well. 

However, no deal has yet been reached between Jose Mourinho and Spurs. Bournemouth's Eddie Howe, RB Leipzig's Julian Nagelsmann and free agent Massimiliano Allegri, who left Juventus at the end of last season, have also been linked with the job.

The ex-Chelsea, Porto, Real Madrid and Inter Milan manager has turned down a number of job opportunities, including in China, Spain and Portugal, since leaving Old Trafford. It is believed Mourinho himself is keen to take the helm at White Hart Lane.

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