Thomas Frank’s Next Move: Brentford Manager Plots Bold Transfers After Historic Premier League Season

Tottenham Hotspur have opened preliminary talks with intermediaries representing Brentford manager Thomas Frank as they prepare for the possibility of dismissing Ange Postecoglou, multiple reports in England claim. The move signals chairman Daniel Levy’s intention to act quickly should Spurs’ faltering end-of-season form convince the board that a change in the dug-out is necessary. Frank, 51, has earned widespread admiration for steering Brentford to mid-table stability and a data-driven style that mirrors Spurs’ long-term recruitment model. According to fresh reports, Tottenham would need to pay a compensation package in excess of £10 million to free the Dane from a contract that runs until 2028. Although Brentford are reluctant to lose their talismanic coach, insiders suggest the West London club will not obstruct negotiations if Frank pushes for the switch. Postecoglou’s position has come under scrutiny after Spurs slipped out of the Champions League places for a second successive season and exited both domestic cups early. Defeat to Newcastle on the final day intensified pressure, prompting Levy to draw up a shortlist that reportedly includes Frank and former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner. Why Spurs want Frank • Tactical flexibility: Frank regularly alternates between 4-3-3 and 3-5-2, systems that could unlock the best from Harry Kane’s supporting cast. • Player development: Under his stewardship Ivan Toney, Bryan Mbeumo and Ethan Pinnock have increased their market value exponentially. • Cultural fit: Frank embraces analytics and collaborative decision-making, a philosophy Tottenham’s hierarchy view as essential for sustainable success. Brentford’s stance The Bees’ hierarchy believe the club’s infrastructure—from recruitment to academy pathways—remains robust even if their manager departs. Sources close to director of football Phil Giles indicate Brentford would reinvest any compensation windfall into squad depth and stadium expansion plans. Fan reaction Spurs supporters on social media have greeted the rumours with cautious optimism, praising Frank’s high-pressing blueprint and ability to maximise modest budgets. Brentford fans, meanwhile, are bracing for another high-profile exit after losing star striker Toney to Manchester United last summer. Frank’s track record • Promoted Brentford to the Premier League in 2021 via the play-offs. • Secured top-flight finishes of 13th, 9th and 11th despite one of the league’s smaller wage bills. • Collected Manager of the Month awards in September 2022 and January 2024. What happens next? Tottenham are expected to complete an end-of-season review this week. If Levy chooses to sack Postecoglou, formal talks with Frank could begin immediately, though Spurs will weigh the financial implications of paying compensation on top of severance for their current coach. For now, Frank remains focused on Brentford’s pre-season planning, but the lure of a club with a 62,000-seat stadium and Champions League ambitions may prove irresistible. Spurs’ supporters are already refreshing their feeds—hopeful that the Danish tactician who conquered the Championship could soon be at the helm in N17.