While there has been no official communication from Tottenham Hotspur about Ange Postecoglou’s future since the end of the season, a new report says that Daniel Levy has already made his decision on the Australian’s future.
The general consensus among the British press over the last week has been that there will be a managerial change at Tottenham Hotspur this summer despite the club’s Europa League success.
In fact, The Independent’s Miguel Delaney even said recently that Postecoglou’s chances of keeping his Spurs job have dropped below 5 per cent.
While some sources have said over the last 24 hours that chances of Postecoglou staying cannot be ruled out, a new update has claimed that the Australian’s fate has already been sealed.
Daniel Levy has decided to sack Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham
According to Football Insider, Tottenham have already decided to sack Postecoglou after the Lilywhites suffered 22 league defeats this season.
Spurs’ formal stance is that no firm decision has been made as Daniel Levy has been out of the UK since the end of the season.
However, internally the Tottenham hierarchy have already decided to make a managerial change this summer despite the Australian delivering the club’s first trophy in 17 years.
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The outlet claims that Spurs board have been waiting for the emotions of the Europa League success to subside before testing the temperature of the fan base about the Australian.
However, the North London club are now pressing ahead with their pursuit of a new manager and are expected to formally announce Postecoglou’s departure within the next few days.
Spurs have sounded out potential replacements for Postecoglou
Football Insider also claim that Spurs have sounded out replacements for the 59-year-old and have made some progress in talks with various candidates.
The outlet confirms what we have heard from other sources by naming Thomas Frank, Marco Silva and Andoni Iraola as the top contenders, with all three having admirers at Hotspur Way.
The publication adds that these three candidates are rated highly due to their ability to develop young players and their proven Premier League calibre.