He becomes the fifth manager sacked by Levy in the past six years. Brentford boss Thomas Frank, Fulham manager Marco Silva, Crystal Palace chief Oliver Glasner and Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola are reportedly the leading candidates to replace Postecoglou.

Tottenham are now on the hunt for their next manager after making the decision to dismiss Ange Postecoglou but already face a huge hurdle in their pursuit of their preferred option

The ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Tottenham head coach's future will soon start to damage preparations for the coming campaign