Ange Postecoglou will knock back any advances from Japan as he feels he is 'building something special' at Celtic, according to a report.
The Hoops gaffer is the man at the top of the list should Hajime Moriyasu flop at the World Cup with a tough section containing Germany and Spain awaiting the Land of the Rising Sun. The Daily Record report that sources in Japan have already claimed technical director Yasuharu Sorimachi has reached out, but any move will not happen.
Postecoglou is back in Australia with Celtic as they take part in the Sydney Super Cup and continue preparations for the second part of the season as he bids to land a second consecutive Premiership crown. His side hold a nine point lead over Rangers at the top as they bid for domestic success and an immediate return to the Champions League.
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It's not the first job the 57-year-old has had his name linked with since arriving in Glasgow, with Brighton one of those after Graham Potter's departure, while Wolves was another. The latest name to appear in the frame is Everton - who Celtic face Down Under - should Frank Lampard be handed his jotters at Goodison Park.
There was a special moment awaiting the Celtic gaffer as he returned to his homeland and was inducted into the Australia FA's Hall of Fame.
He admitted to feeling blessed and humbled as he reacted to the historic moment in his career. He said: “I feel old, usually when you get into these sorts of things you have a body of work behind you. I am truly humbled. I feel blessed that everything I have achieved so far has been recognised in this way.”
Celtic return to domestic action next month following the World Cup Finals. They restart their campaign with a clash against Aberdeen at Pittodrie before back to back home games with Livingston and St Johnstone before Christmas.
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