World Cup-bound Japan have placed Ange Postecoglou atop their wanted list if they make a managerial change after the Qatar showpiece.
The Celtic boss is highly respected in the Land of the Rising Sun for his sterling work with Yokahama Marinos before joining the Premiership champions in 2021. Incumbent Samurai Blue manager Hajime Moriyasu could remain beyond the World Cup but Postecoglou has been namechecked if they make a change with a foreign boss craved.
Nikkan Sports claim Japan technical director Yasuharu Sorimachi has reached out to Postecoglou over the possibility of leading Japan into their next era. 57-year-old Postecoglou is no stranger to the rigours of international management with four years at the helm of Australia. He earned acclaim with his success as Socceroos boss as he won the Asia Cup and led his country to consecutive World Cups.
