Mauricio Pochettino 'happy' at Tottenham

Pochettino signed a new five-year contract just over a week ago but was immediately linked with the vacant position following the shock resignation of Zidane on Thursday, less than a week after a third successive victory in the Champions League.

Pochettino was quoted by the Spanish press as having said: "When Real Madrid call you, you have to listen”."

However, the Argentine went on to distance himself from the rumours, saying: "I have just signed a long contract with Tottenham and I am very happy here."

It was thought that Pochettino's contract with Spurs included a clause that would allow him to leave in the instance of an offer from Real, however, reports on Friday suggested this is not the case.

Pochettino, who joined Spurs in 2014, said: “I am happy at Tottenham because they let me work and we are growing together. Right now I want to focus on planning for next season and keep out of all the things that are being said. There will be lots of rumours, lots of things said, but I have no news from Real Madrid.

“I’m working very comfortably at Tottenham and it’s my obligation to focus on that. I do not want, nor can I, comment on Zidane going but what he has done is undoubtedly very big: no one has won three Champions Leagues in a row recently.”