Pochettino: Xonso needs time; Arteta is currently the best manager in the Premier League

This week, Mauricio Pochettino gave an exclusive interview to Sky Sports. In the third part of the interview (due to its length, we divided it into three parts), he discussed the offers he received and his views on Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Arsenal.

Many top clubs were looking for managers this summer, and there were many rumors about your possible move to several teams. Were these rumors true? Were you close to joining any team?

During the World Cup, we did not publicly conduct negotiations with interested clubs.

But there were interested clubs, correct?

Yes, always. Every manager receives different offers and opportunities.

Was there an offer that particularly appealed to you?

We never allowed negotiations to progress that far. We closed the door before anything approached completion. When we spoke 18 months ago, you mentioned your desire to return to Tottenham Hotspur. After all the upheaval of last season, did Tottenham Hotspur contact you?

I always said: why not in the future? There were certainly many rumors and some approaches, but it never came close to an agreement. There were inquiries in July, but before the World Cup ended, I was not close to returning as manager of any Premier League club.

Do you still have ambitions to return to the Premier League?

Of course I do. My thoughts have not changed. My plan now is to manage in the United States for another year, but after that, who knows? We're not old yet, and returning to the Premier League has always been my goal.

I crave competition in the Premier League, to build a team capable of fighting for the title, and winning is never easy. I have lived in England for a long time and deeply love Premier League football. It is my desire and hope to get another opportunity.

Let's talk about your old club, Tottenham Hotspur. In Tottenham Hotspur's history, there is never a shortage of drama.

They invest money just like other clubs. After many years of decline, Tottenham Hotspur believes that investment in transfers is the way to avoid repeated problems. This season, they have invested significant funds in transfers, signing mainly experienced Premier League players who have proven their ability to succeed in the Premier League.

Looking back at Tottenham Hotspur, after the Champions League final loss, what would you give for 300 million pounds?

I'm not sure what that number means. I don't really understand it.

Do you remember the transfer investments when you managed Tottenham Hotspur?

I can't recall exactly, but in the 18 months before our Champions League final against Liverpool, we didn't sign a single player and didn't spend a penny on transfers.

What do you think about Tottenham Hotspur's strategic shift this time? Do you think this approach can be successful?

No one can predict the outcome. Like any managerial decision, it takes time to determine its success or failure. Of course, it's a completely different strategy and way of operating. Tottenham Hotspur will always hold a special place in my heart, and I genuinely wish them all the best. My feelings for that club will never change.

Your other former club, Chelsea, has also changed their approach by hiring a new manager and bringing in experienced, proven players. Given their current squad, what do you think about their prospects this season?

Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are bringing in proven players like Palmer, who are capable of fighting for the title. That's what I think, although their loss to Arsenal was disappointing.

But it's only Chelsea's first three Premier League matches under their new manager; he needs time. Arsenal is a more stable team, and in my view, Mikel Arteta is currently the best manager in the Premier League. Arsenal is very difficult to beat.

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