Exclusive: Tottenham to sack Postecoglou amid announcement update
Tottenham Hotspur have decided to sack Ange Postecoglou, sources have told Football Insider.
Spurs’ formal stance is that no final decision has yet been made, as chairman Daniel Levy has been out of the country in recent weeks.
However, Football Insider has now learned that the Tottenham hierarchy have decided to end Postecoglou’s reign in North London, just over a week after he delivered their first trophy in 17 years.
Tottenham chiefs have been waiting for the emotions of their Europa League triumph in Bilbao to dissipate, and also test the temperature of supporters in North London.
But the club are now pressing ahead with finding a new manager, and it is expected that they will formally announce the departure of Postecoglou in the next few days.
The Australian, 59, will pay the price for a disastrous Premier League campaign that saw the Lilywhites limp to their worst-ever finish of 17th, with a record 22 defeats and 65 goals conceded.
Tottenham target three managers proven in the Premier League
Tottenham are believed to have already made some progress in sounding out potential replacements for Postecoglou once his sacking is confirmed, Football Insider has been told.
Brentford’s Thomas Frank, Fulham’s Marco Silva and Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola all have admirers in the Spurs boardroom, with proven Premier League calibre and the ability to develop players among the most desired attributes for candidates.
Football Insider revealed on 4 May that Silva in particular will be the most “open to discussions” with Tottenham as he weighs up his Fulham future, but there is no stand-out contender at this stage.
Postecoglou plan goes up in smoke at Tottenham
Postecoglou’s future has been in the balance since Tottenham’s form began to nosedive midway through the Premier League season, and his prioritisation of the Europa League won’t be enough to save his job.
As Iraola edges closer to penning a new contract at Bournemouth, Spurs’ attention could soon turn fully to Silva and Frank as more gettable options to succeed Postecoglou.
Frank’s contract at Brentford includes a release clause, which Levy has historically been hesitant to pay, while the riches of the Saudi Pro League could see them lose out in the race to sign Silva this summer.