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Graeme Young

Ange 'preferred' Tottenham next manager candidate but Celtic boss met with 'No to Postecoglou' turbulence

Wanted Ange Postecoglou is reportedly Tottenham's preferred candidate to become the permanent successor to Antonio Conte.

The Celtic manager has parked fevered speculation surrounding his imminent future as he aims to bunker down ahead of Saturday's Scottish Cup Final with Inverness at Hampden. The 57-year-old has emerged as a key figure in Spurs' ongoing search for a new boss and it emerged on Wednesday morning Daniel Levy is an admirer and talks will be sought in the wake of Celtic's Treble pursuit.

And now Sky Sports state Postecoglou is the frontrunner to usher in a new era in north London after Tottenham could only muster an eighth–placed finish – their lowest position in the Premier League in over a decade. If Postecoglou heads south he will take charge of team without European football and facing a big decision over Harry Kane. The club's record goalscorer has only one year remaining on his deal at the Tottenham Stadium and is wanted by some of the biggest teams on the planet.

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