Tottenham: Frank already urging Levy to sign “immense” £100k-a-week talent
Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on the appointment of Brentford boss Thomas Frank as Ange Postecoglou’s immediate successor, just five days after the club announced chairman Daniel Levy’s decision to part company with the Australian.
Tottenham set to hire Thomas Frank as new manager after talks
The 51-year-old appears set to end his impressive tenure at Brentford in imminent fashion, after Levy earmarked Frank as the top candidate to replace Postecoglou.
Unlike their infamously drawn-out hunt for a new manager in 2021, their search has ended pretty quickly, and Frank is now on the cusp of a switch to N17. Tottenham were in talks with Frank and Brentford over the last few days, with negotiations coming to a conclusion in a very swift fashion.
However, there are some reservations over Frank’s lack of experience when it comes to managing high-profile clubs, competing in the Champions League or winning silverware – with some comparisons already made to Spurs’ failed appointment of Nuno Espírito Santo.
Time will tell whether the Dane’s appointment will prove the correct one, but attention is now turning to how Tottenham will tackle the transfer market under his watch.
Thomas Frank urging Daniel Levy to consider Eberechi Eze deal at Tottenham
According to GiveMeSport, he’s already starting to have his say on Spurs’ summer recruitment drive, with Frank said to be a fan of Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.
It is believed Frank has already urged Levy to consider a Tottenham deal for Eze, if they cannot hijack Man United’s deal for Bryan Mbeumo, with the new head coach giving his green-light for them to move for the £100,000-per-week England international.
The former QPR star fired Palace to their first ever major trophy, scoring the winner against Man City in their 1-0 FA Cup final win at Wembley, adding to his 2024/2025 tally of 14 goals and 11 assists in all competitions.
Eze’s contract is rumoured to contain a £68 million release clause, so Spurs know the price it would take to back Frank with the attacker’s signing, which would undoubtedly be a statement signing.
“This guy is an immense talent, there’s no doubt about that,” said ex-Arsenal defender Martin Keown about Eze.
“He was released by Arsenal as a kid. I wonder if that will come back to haunt Arsenal here today? He said he cried for a week. He realised when it hits you really hard as a young man, you think, ‘Ok, I’m coming back from this.’ It proves that he’s made of really strong stuff.”
‘Here We Go’ – Fabrizio Romano: Thomas Frank Will Become Tottenham Manager
Tottenham have reached an agreement with Brentford boss Thomas Frank to become their new manager, journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed.
The Europa League winners are set to announce the Danish tactician as Ange Postecoglou’s successor, with contract terms and staff appointments now agreed.
Brentford are expected to part ways with Frank for a fee in the region of £10m, as he has two years remaining on a contract that runs until June 2027.
The 51-year-old coach will leave the Bees after guiding them to another top-half Premier League finish last season, their second in the past three years.
Frank is now set to end his seven-year spell with Brentford and take on a new challenge at Spurs, who endured their worst-ever Premier League campaign this season.
The Lilywhites finished just 17th in the table under Postecoglou, losing a worrying 22 games and winning just 11.
A victory in the Europa League final over Manchester United saw Spurs qualify for next season’s Champions League, where the North London club will be playing after a year of absence.
Tottenham were considering their managerial options ever since Postecoglou guided them to victory in Bilbao, and had fellow Premier League coaches Marco Silva and Andoni Iraola on their shortlist.
Frank will now become the fourth permanent Spurs boss in as many years, and his arrival was reportedly highly favoured by technical director Johan Lange.
The pair previously worked together at Danish club Lyngby and are believed to have maintained a close relationship since.
Frank finished 10th in the Premier League with Brentford this season, 18 points above Spurs, who ended the campaign on a seven-game winless streak.
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