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Ange Postecoglou is reportedly a target for Man City if Guardiola insist to extend contract at Etihad following immediate Klopp rejection.
Pep Guardiola’s Man City exit plan as Tottenham sweat after Jurgen Klopp rejection
As Pep Guardiola’s long-term situation remains uncertain, Manchester City could potentially wreck Tottenham Hotspur’s future plans with ruthless precision.
Manchester City may target Ange Postecoglou if Pep Guardiola leaves next year – and the Tottenham Hotspur boss would reportedly be interested.
Postecoglou has previously batted away rumours linking him to Liverpool and, most recently, the England job. When Jurgen Klopp announced he would be departing the Merseysiders, Postecoglou was one of the first names to be linked with a move to Anfield.
When those rumours were put to him, the Australian dismissively rejected those reports, stating he has only just got his feet under the table at Tottenham – and eventually, Arne Slot was appointed at Anfield instead. Shortly after Gareth Southgate revealed he was stepping down as England boss, Postecoglou also swatted away any claim linking him with the Three Lions.
However, with Guardiola looking increasingly likely to walk away from City at the end of the new season, Postecoglou has already been mentioned as a possible successor to the Catalan’s throne. The ex-Celtic manager would find it difficult to be loyal to the north Londoners if he was offered the opportunity to take over the reins at champions City.
According to The Telegraph, Tottenham are confident Postecoglou will not be tempted by the England job. But it also claims that the only role that would tempt the 58-year-old would be City.
With Guardiola recently admitting himself that he is considering an exit, this would leave Tottenham sweating. While Spurs fell just short of finishing in the top four, Postecoglou excited their fanbase with a new brand of attacking football, despite having lost Harry Kane to Bayern Munich. Another push for Champions League qualification and silverware awaits this season, with much optimism among supporters.
And when asked about the prospect of managing England, Postecoglou this week said: “I was having a nap this afternoon. I have no idea. I’m the Tottenham manager and I’m determined to bring success to this club. That’s where my focus is totally.”
He batted off speculation linking him to Liverpool in similar fashion last February. He said: “I may be on a shortlist. I don’t think I want to say anything about that because I don’t think that’s ever going to enter my brain space for what my priorities in life and profession right now.”
He is yet to be asked about the prospect of managing City, though. And what is evident is that Guardiola is undecided as to whether he wants to remain at the Etihad Stadium beyond his contract, which expires in 2025.
After winning the Premier League, Guardiola said: “The reality is I am closer to leaving than staying. We have talked with the club – my feeling is that I want to stay now.
“I will stay next season and during the season we will talk. But eight or nine years – we will see.
