Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on Thomas Frank as they look at the Brentford boss as a potential replacement for Antonio Conte.
That’s according to The Athletic, who claim that Frank’s outstanding work at Brentford ‘has not gone unnoticed’ at Tottenham.
Spurs do currently have a manager in Antonio Conte but many expect him to be leaving the club this summer.
That means Tottenham need to have some potential replacements in mind for this summer so they can move quickly if Conte leaves.
Fabio Paratici will be looking far and wide at possible appointments and Frank seems to be on the radar.
Conte is returning from Italy this week after recuperating from gallbladder surgery in recent weeks.
This time without Conte has only added to the idea that Tottenham will end up appointing a new manager this summer.
Thomas Frank on Tottenham Hotspur radar
Frank, 49, has build up quite the reputation for himself in recent years.
After spending five years coaching in the youth ranks of the Danish national team, Frank spent three years as Brondby boss.
Frank curiously became Brentford assistant boss in 2016 before stepping up to become first-team boss in 2018 following Dean Smith’s exit.
What a move that has been for the Bees, with Frank guiding Brentford to promotion in 2021.
Now established in the Premier League, Frank has worked wonders in West London and understandably has his admirers.
Frank’s work has even been branded as ‘incredible’ by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta as he continues to shine in the Premier League.
It’s unclear whether Tottenham actually plan to make a move or not but it’s feasible that we could see Frank and Arteta going head to head in North London.
One problem is that Frank is contracted to Brentford until 2027 and hefty compensation would surely be needed.
Still, Frank is a name to keep a close eye on if Tottenham do decide to move on from Conte this summer.
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