Tottenham Hotspur targets Thomas Frank as new coach
Tottenham Hotspur shows growing optimism in hiring Thomas Frank as their new coach, according to sources close to the club.
Spurs are expected to intensify talks with Brentford to agree on compensation for the 51-year-old coach, who is willing to move to London and wishes to bring several members of his coaching staff with him.
A source revealed that there is a release clause in Frank’s contract with Brentford, which could exceed £10 million ($13.5 million).
Source close to the club
The negotiations will focus on whether the full figure will be met or if an agreement will be reached. There is optimism that Frank could soon become Ange Postecoglou’s successor.
Postecoglou was sacked on Friday, just 16 days after leading Spurs to glory in the Europa League, ending a 17-year wait for a trophy, following a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao.
The club suffered its worst season in the Premier League, with 22 losses, a record for a team that did not get relegated, and finished in 17th place.
Previously, it was reported that Frank, Fulham’s Marco Silva, and Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola were on Tottenham’s candidate list, and the club has opted for Frank after internal discussions.
