Ange Postecoglou is OPEN to joining Tottenham after failing to publicly rule himself out

Ange Postecoglou is open to joining Tottenham after failing to publicly exclude himself from the election to become the club’s new head coach.

The Celtic boss is one of the strongest contenders to replace current Spurs interim boss Ryan Mason next season, but has one game of the season to play against Inverness in Saturday’s Scottish Cup final – a game that will see his team win a could secure home game. Triple.

While the early weeks of Tottenham’s search for Antonio Conte’s successor focused on Julian Nagelsmann and Arne Slot, the Parkhead boss has been a fixture on Spurs’ list of potential candidates.

But with interest in Naglesmann and Slot, Postecoglou’s chances of getting the Spurs job have improved.

Sources indicate Postecoglou would be open to a formal approach to Tottenham, who have also considered Luis Enrique, while Fulham head coach Marco Silva – who Mail Sport revealed last month has a £6m release clause in his contract – would still be. running.

Spurs leaders are also aware of the availability of former River Plate boss Marcelo Gallardo.

Any formal dialogue between Spurs and Celtic for Postecoglou, who has been signed on a one-year rolling contract, will take place after Saturday’s showpiece.

Ahead of the game against Inverness, boss Postcoglou did little to quell rumors of a move to the Spurs.

When asked about Tottenham’s interest, the 57-year-old said: “There was someone else’s favorite last week, wasn’t it? So it doesn’t register.

“I understand all the interest and why people like to speculate about these things.

“But we’ve worked really, really hard to get ourselves into this position and for me to let my mind wander about anything other than getting our team ready for a big day on Saturday just isn’t who I am.”