Even if Spurs choose to part ways with Postecoglou, the cost could balloon beyond £10 million when a successor’s compensation is considered. Brentford’s Thomas Frank and Fulham’s Marco Silva have both been linked, yet neither arrives without financial or footballing complications.

Tottenham Hotspur must decide this week whether to retain Ange Postecoglou as manager, with the club facing a £4million compensation bill should they choose to dismiss him. The Australian coach guided Spurs to Europa League glory last month,