In The Know reporter reveals the Ange to Spurs timeline
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Spurs are reported to be ready to make an official approach to Celtic to discuss their managerial vacancy with Ange Postecoglou.
In the 10 days since Arne Slot opted to sign an improved contract with Feyenoord there has been increasing speculation that the Celtic boss was next on the list.
Postecoglou has been diplomatically avoiding the questions but just days after clinching the Treble at Hampden it looks like he will be discussing his Celtic exit.
In May 2021 John Percy of the Telegraph broke the news about Celtic’s interest in the Yokohama F Marinos boss, just after 5pm today The Telegraph reported:
Tottenham are poised to make an official approach to Celtic this week over the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach.
Spurs want to hold talks with Postecoglou and are keen to open negotiations on Monday, after the Australian secured the treble with Celtic’s Scottish Cup win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
Postecoglou has emerged as a leading contender to take over at Spurs, nearly 10 weeks after the departure of Antonio Conte, after an outstanding two seasons in Glasgow. Former Spain manager Luis Enrique and Fulham’s Marco Silva are also on Spurs’ shortlist.
Tottenham are seeking a new manager who will introduce an identifiable style of play and have been respectful in their pursuit of the 57-year-old, with Celtic’s season finally ending on Saturday. Celtic will demand compensation but are aware of Tottenham’s interest and will not stand in Postecoglou’s way if he expresses a desire to take over at the Premier League club.
Leicester City paid around £9 million to land Brendan Rodgers and his staff from Celtic in February 2019, but the fee for Postecoglou is thought to be significantly lower.
Celtic have little option but to give Postecoglou permission to speak to Spurs with only a counter offer of an improved contract to put on the table.
Contingency plans should be in place at Celtic but when Neil Lennon resigned it took Peter Lawwell over 100 days to appoint a successor.