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Ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino 'being lined up to replace Athletic Bilbao's under-fire manager Gaizka Garitano' as LaLiga club plot BOLD move to hire him despite Manchester United links

Mauricio Pochettino could make a return to the dugout with Athletic Bilbao reportedly interested in hiring the former Tottenham Hotspur boss.

The Spanish side are struggling in La Liga this season with just nine points from eight matches - and are teetering in 14th after a string of inconsistent performances.

It's put the pressure on current manager Gaizko Garitano, and according to Football Espana, the likes of Pochettino, former Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde and Valencia boss Marcelino Garcia Toral are in the running to replace him.

Mauricio Pochettino was sacked by Tottenham despite reaching the Champions League final

Mauricio Pochettino was sacked by Tottenham despite reaching the Champions League final

Athletic Bilbao are considering changing their managers after a woeful start to the season

Pochettino is a known admirer of Athletic Bilbao, with Marca citing him as saying that the club 'generates enormous respect for everything that they represent'.