The pressure on Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is growing at an exponential rate after two massively below-par performances, with a Premier League manager who rejected Chelsea over the summer now being linked with his position.

According to reports, Tottenham Hotspur have chosen their 'first-choice' replacement in case they decide to sack head coach.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou is facing a race against time as he looks to salvage his role at the club after a string of unsatisfactory results which have even poured water over an emphatic 4-0 win over Manchester City a fortnight ago.