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Josh Holland

Ange Postecoglou has made £100m Harry Kane decision with Tottenham promise after Levy talks

Ange Postecoglou will be faced with one of the biggest decisions in Tottenham's recent history upon his arrival from Celtic regarding the future of Harry Kane.

The Celtic boss is edging closer to being appointed as Spurs' new manager after impressing in Scotland. Postecoglou certainly hasn't been Daniel Levy's first choice to replace Antonio Conte, with Julian Nagelsmann and Arne Slot both turning the north Londoners down.

A recent report from Sky Sports has claimed a deal in principle has been agreed between the 57-year-old and Spurs. A compensation fee between the two clubs is the remaining stumbling block in confirming his appointment.

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Upon his arrival, Postecoglou's first job will be attempting to keep hold of record goalscorer Harry Kane. The England international's contract expires next summer, leaving Manchester United and Real Madrid extremely keen on his services.

Karim Benzema's exit from Madrid leaves Carlo Ancelotti desperate for a new striker at the Santiago Bernabeu, whilst Man United are expected to go all out in bolstering Erik ten Hag's forward line.

Postecoglou's ideas and vision are set to play a key role in Kane's decision-making. Conte, Nuno Espirito Santo and Jose Mourinho have all implemented a defensively-secured style of play, despite the displeasure of supporters.

But if his style of play at Celtic is anything to go by, the Australian will bring free-flowing attacking football to the capital. In 113 matches, Celtic scored 284 goals, 2.51 goals per game, conceding only 108.

A change of system could see Postecoglou end Spurs' 15-year wait for silverware whilst also keeping hold of the club's most-prized asset for another year, at least.

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