Ex-Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou lined up for ‘lucrative' return to management as he joins Barcelona legend on shortlist

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FORMER Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has been targeted by a Saudi Arabian side, according to reports.
The Australian manager was sacked by Spurs last week despite winning Spurs' first piece of silverware in 17 years after their Europa League victory over Manchester United.
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Ange Postecoglou was recently sacked by Spurs
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Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia have reportedly sounded out the Aussie as their next manager
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Thomas Frank swiftly replaced Postecoglou at Tottenham as the ex-Brentford boss looks to hijack Man Utd's deal for Bryan Mbuemo.
The ex-Celtic treble winning boss has reportedly been looked at by clubs in England and in Europe after his sacking.
Now the Telegraph report Saudi side Al-Ahli want to bring the Aussie in if their manager decides to move on - although former Barcelona icon Xavi is also on the Saudi side's shortlist.
The Riyadh side, who have stars such as Ivan Toney, Riyad Mahrez and Roberto Firmino on their books, would offer Postecoglou big money to join.
Their current boss, Matthias Jaissle, has been attracting interest of his own with the 37-year-old coach being looked at by clubs in Europe, including RB Leipzig.
The German was also linked to the West Ham job before the London club appointed ex-Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter.
Postecoglou is accustomed to Asian football already with his experiences in Japan with Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan.
He also won the Asian Cup in his spell as the Australia manager, whilst also guiding them to World Cup qualification in 2014.
The Aussie bid an emotional farewell to Spurs fans after it was announced he'd been shown the door.
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He said: "When I reflect on my time as Manager of Tottenham Hotspur my overriding emotion is one of pride.
"The opportunity to lead one of England's historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime.
"Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget.
"That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream.
"There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible.
"We have also laid foundations that mean this club should not have to wait 7 more years for their next success.
"I have enormous faith in this group of players and know there is much more potential and growth in them.
"I sincerely want to thank those who are the lifeblood of the club, the supporters.
"I know there were some difficult times but I always felt that they wanted me to succeed and that gave me all the motivation I needed to push on.
"It's important to acknowledge the hard working people at Spurs who gave me encouragement on a daily basis.
"And finally, I want to thank those who were with me every day for the last two years.
"A fantastic group of young men who are now legends of this football club and the brilliant coaches who never once doubted we could do something special.
"We are forever connected. Audere est Facere."
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