Tottenham ready to appoint Thomas Frank as their new manager after Ange Postecoglou was ruthlessly sacked – but face huge compensation fee
Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on Brentford’s Thomas Frank.
Mail Sport understands that talks are moving in a positive direction – and that an unveiling could take place in the coming days.
The Dane has a release clause thought to be around £10m, but those with knowledge of the situation believe it is heading towards a conclusion and that Frank will soon be announced as successor to Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked on Friday.
Frank guided the Bees to tenth place last season and has a long-standing relationship with Spurs’ technical director Johan Lange.
Brentford had been mulling over promoting from within should Frank depart, with coach Justin Cochrane a candidate, but they are considering an approach for Ipswich Town’s Kieran McKenna.
Meanwhile, Mail Sport understands that Postecoglou is already the target for another Premier League club.
Thomas Frank is soon to be announced as Tottenham head coach following positive talks
Ange Postecoglou was relieved of his duties at Tottenham boss by Daniel Levy on Friday
Postecoglou was sacked despite winning Spurs’ first trophy in 17 years through the Europa League
Spurs also relieved his assistants Mile Jedinak, Nick Montgomery and Sergio Raimundo of their duties with Matt Wells and goalkeeping coach Rob Burch staying.
If Spurs fail to reach agreement over Frank’s compensation, Fulham’s Marco Silva and Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner are considered alternative options.
However, Spurs hope their sporting director Johan Lange, a former colleague of Frank at Danish side Lyngby, can exert some influence.
The two coached together at Lyngby, and are said to have maintained a good relationship.
More to follow.
