It seems reasonable when looking at the style.

The Tottenham fan page "Tottenham Hotspur News" reported on the 22nd (Korean time) that "Pep Guardiola is going through a tough time at Manchester City. Meanwhile, Tottenham's Ange Postecoglou has been mentioned as his successor."

Guardiola's Manchester City is facing a 'trophy-less' crisis this season (2024-2025). They are currently sitting in fourth place with a record of 13 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses (44 points) from 26 matches in the Premier League. Manchester City, which has won the EPL for four consecutive seasons and achieved a historic four-peat, now has virtually no chance of a fifth.

Currently, there is a gap of 20 points with the leading Liverpool (64 points). They have been particularly impotent in matches against league powerhouses. They exposed their limits, suffering a double defeat against Arsenal and Liverpool (two league losses). They have already recorded one loss against Tottenham, indicating their poor form.

In the Champions League (UCL), Manchester City has also struggled. On the 20th, they were eliminated after losing 1-3 to Real Madrid in the second leg of the Round of 16, with a total aggregate score of 3-6. They also suffered an early exit in the League Cup (Carabao Cup) after losing to Tottenham in the Round of 16. They have reached the Round of 16 in the FA Cup, but due to the nature of tournaments, they cannot guarantee victory.

After the season ends, the FIFA Club World Cup is set to take place, but it is a tournament with a higher degree of difficulty compared to the UCL. It would not be an exaggeration to say that this marks the end of the once-mighty 'Pep City.' Although he signed a contract extension last November, trust in him has greatly diminished.

However, the likelihood of Guardiola being sacked is seen as extremely low. Nonetheless, there are discussions about the possibility of a mutual agreement to part ways after the season. Consequently, various managers are being mentioned as his replacements. Coincidentally, Tottenham's Ange Postecoglou has also emerged as a candidate.

Tottenham Hotspur News stated, "As Guardiola faces tough times at Manchester City, his position is narrowing. Following this, Manchester City has placed Postecoglou as a candidate for the manager they will appoint after parting ways with him," claiming, "He has indeed been mentioned as a candidate."

They added, "While the likelihood is low, it is correct that he has been mentioned as a candidate. Nevertheless, no matter how poor Guardiola performs, it is likely that Manchester City will continue to trust him. It is more probable that Postecoglou will be dismissed by Tottenham than to leave for Manchester City on his own accord."

Postecoglou showcased a sensational performance immediately after taking over at Tottenham but has since seen a decline. He has also displayed disappointing form in the league. Until January, he was still alive in the Europa League (UEL), League Cup, and FA Cup, which indicated a chance for cup victories.

However, he has lost to Aston Villa in the FA Cup and to Liverpool in the League Cup. The only remaining competition with a realistic chance of winning, the Europa League, is relatively low in possibility. As a result, speculations about Postecoglou's dismissal began to surface in February.

There are reasons why Manchester City holds Postecoglou in high regard. It is due to his style of buildup-centered attacking football, similar to that of Guardiola. Although the team performances are worlds apart, Tottenham is currently tied with Manchester City in league goals, being second in scoring (53 goals) behind Liverpool (64 goals) after one more game.

When considering football styles, Postecoglou could potentially become Guardiola's replacement within the league. Following his outstanding performances and winning awards for three consecutive months immediately after his hiring, there have been reports suggesting that he could take over as Guardiola's successor, who had not yet signed an extension.

Postecoglou, who is receiving much criticism unlike last season, is also pointed out for the issues of numerous injuries within the Tottenham squad and an excessively young player composition. It remains to be seen whether Postecoglou, as a 'Hwashin' of attacking football, can move to Manchester City and fulfill his ambitions.