Mauricio Pochettino: I have no influence over Tottenham transfer activity

Mauricio Pochettino has repeated his claim that he has no influence on Tottenham’s transfer activity in the wake of his side’s Audi Cup win over Real Madrid in Munich. Tottenham broke their transfer record to sign Tanguy Ndombele from Lyon earlier this month, but Pochettino says he “knows nothing” – and proposed the situation should be reflected in a change of job title. Pochettino, who swerved questions regarding the future of Danny Rose, told reporters: “I am not in charge and I know nothing about the situation of my players. Mauricio Pochettino appeared to take a swipe at Spurs’ transfer policy (Adam Davy/PA) “I am only coaching them and trying to get the best from them. Sell, buy players, sign contract, not sign contract – I think it is not in my hands, it’s in the club’s hands and (chairman) Daniel Levy. “The club need to change my title and description. Of course I am the boss deciding the strategic play, but in another area I don’t know. Today, I feel like I am the coach.” Pochettino, who has previously intimated frustration with his club’s transfer policy, watched as Harry Kane’s first-half strike proved enough to see them past Zinedine Zidane’s side. 📸 The strike that sealed the win.#AudiCup ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/sludKscOSw — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 30, 2019 Kane intercepted a wayward back-pass by Marcelo after 22 minutes and slotted what turned out to be the winner past Keylor Navas. Rose and Christian Eriksen both started for Spurs despite recent transfer speculation, while Gareth Bale was left in Spain purportedly due to illness. Real striker Rodrygo saw a goal disallowed for offside before fellow teenager Troy Parrott almost grabbed Tottenham’s second in the dying moments but saw his low shot strike the post. Topics Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League, Spanish La Liga, Mauricio Pochettino, Premier League, Spanish La Liga, Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur Pochettino: I wouldn’t change Tottenham job for any position Pochettino will not disrupt ‘destiny’ by pushing for Madrid switch Impossible to turn down Madrid? Not for me, says Pochettino Mauricio Pochettino nods at future interest in Real Madrid job Solskjaer will not be drawn on speculation linking Manchester United with Dybala Burton boss Clough calls for more cash help for EFL clubs Solskjaer homecoming win soured by surgery setback for Bailly Hibs winger Boyle needs more knee surgery Lennon salutes solid display as Celtic progress in Champions League qualifying Fantasy football team names: 49 excellent (and awful) ideas for yours this season 9 things we think will happen in the 2019/20 Premier League season Juventus prepared to offer £10m plus these two players for Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku 5 centre-backs Arsenal could target to replace Laurent Koscielny Monday’s big transfer rumours: Juventus star keen to join Paul Pogba at Manchester United