Thomas Frank’s Pursuit by Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur is making significant strides in its pursuit of Thomas Frank to fill the position of head coach, as reported by ESPN. The Premier League club is reportedly intensifying negotiations with Brentford regarding a payment for the 51-year-old tactician, who is open to relocating within London and plans to bring along several of his coaching staff.
Contract and Negotiations
A source familiar with the situation revealed that Frank’s current contract includes a release clause that could exceed £10 million ($13.5 million). Discussions will focus on whether Tottenham will agree to pay this amount in full or if an alternative arrangement can be negotiated. There is growing optimism within the club that Frank could be appointed as the successor to Ange Postecoglou soon.
Postecoglou’s Departure
Postecoglou’s tenure was abruptly terminated just 16 days after he guided Spurs to a victory in the Europa League, marking the club’s first trophy in 17 years with a 1-0 win against Manchester United in Bilbao. This achievement came against the backdrop of a disappointing league performance, where Tottenham recorded an unprecedented 22 defeats and ended the season in 17th place, narrowly avoiding relegation.
Looking Ahead
Frank’s candidacy has gained traction following internal evaluations, with other contenders such as Marco Silva of Fulham and Andoni Iraola from Bournemouth initially considered. However, Tottenham seems poised to move forward with Frank as their primary choice for the managerial role.
