Defiant Ryan Mason says any boss should find it a "privilege" to manage Tottenham amid speculation that Celtic's Ange Postecoglou is the frontrunner.
Daniel Levy's search for a permanent successor to Antonio Conte has reached the two-month mark with Antonio Conte with Christian Stellini hired and fired before Mason stepped into the hot seat on an interim basis. With the club requiring a massive overhaul this summer, Feyenoord boss Arne Slot is the latest boss to knock back the chance to step into the English Premier League hot seat at the end of the campaign.
That has reportedly led to Celtic boss Postecoglou rising up chief Levy's wishlist with the Australian on the brink of a clean sweep of silverware in Scotland, having already claimed the Scottish Premiership and Viaplay Cup this term. A win over Inverness Caley Thistle in the Scottish Cup Final next month would see all domestic honours sitting in the Celtic Park trophy cabinet.
Mason was put on the spot about the list of candidates who had knocked back the job - and those who could still come in - before the final game of the season against Leeds United. Asked if the club is still an "attractive" proposition for "some of the best managers" after Slot joined the list of candidates to knock back the role. Mason responded: "Absolutely, yes."
Pressed on why he thinks that, Mason went on: "Because it's history. It's Tottenham Hotspur. It's a big club and not just for managers. It's for coaches, for staff and for players.
"Anyone here should feel the privilege and the honour to represent this badge. If they don't then they shouldn't be here, it's as simple as that."
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