David Ornstein: Tottenham Hope to Reach Thomas Frank Agreement ‘In Next 48 Hours’
Tottenham Hotspur Close In on Thomas Frank Appointment Following Postecoglou Departure
Tottenham Hotspur are actively working to secure the appointment of Thomas Frank as their next head coach, with a deal expected to be finalised within the next 48 hours, according to a report by The Athletic’s David Ornstein.
The club is moving swiftly to bring in new leadership after the surprising dismissal of Ange Postecoglou, who was let go earlier this month despite delivering European silverware. Under Postecoglou’s guidance, Spurs lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy with an impressive final win over Manchester United—a rare high point in recent years for the North London club. However, the triumph in Europe was not enough to save his job.
Tottenham’s domestic form during the Premier League campaign raised significant concerns. Despite the European success, the team suffered 22 defeats in the league, ultimately finishing in a disappointing 17th place—just one spot above the relegation zone. That poor performance reportedly led club chairman Daniel Levy and the board to reconsider the long-term suitability of Postecoglou’s leadership, despite his short tenure and international pedigree.
Now, the focus has shifted to Brentford boss Thomas Frank, who has emerged as the leading candidate to take over the reins at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Discussions have already been initiated between the two London clubs, with Spurs believed to be prepared to pay the Dane’s release clause, which is expected to be around £10 million. Negotiations are ongoing, but both clubs are understood to have a positive working relationship, which could ease the process.
According to Ornstein, Frank is not only interested in taking on the Spurs job but has also communicated his desire to leave Brentford. He is reportedly ready to embrace the new challenge and bring along his trusted backroom staff, who have been instrumental in Brentford’s impressive rise over recent seasons.
Frank’s reputation has grown considerably during his time at Brentford. Appointed head coach in 2018, he guided the club to promotion to the Premier League and has since established them as a resilient and tactically disciplined side capable of challenging far more established teams. His work has drawn praise for its emphasis on strategic planning, intelligent recruitment, and player development—all qualities Tottenham are said to be seeking as they aim to rebuild.
Sources close to the club suggest Frank has long been a preferred candidate for the role, with preliminary discussions held even before Postecoglou’s departure was confirmed. While the main obstacle remains the financial terms of his release, optimism remains high within the Spurs hierarchy that a resolution can be reached imminently.
If a deal is completed as expected, Frank will be tasked with reviving a Tottenham side that has underperformed in the league and restoring stability to a club still in search of a long-term managerial solution. Fans will be hoping his pragmatic approach and proven ability to overachieve with limited resources can translate to success at one of England’s most high-profile clubs.