In a surprising twist to Tottenham Hotspur's managerial search, Brentford's Thomas Frank has emerged as a genuine candidate for the vacant hot seat at the North London club.
The Danish manager, who has earned widespread praise for his work at Brentford, is reportedly being considered by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy as the club continues its hunt for Antonio Conte's permanent successor.
From Bees to Spurs?
Frank, who guided Brentford to promotion and has established them as a competitive Premier League side, finds himself on Tottenham's shortlist despite the Bees' recent dip in form. The West London club have won just one of their last eight matches, though this hasn't deterred Spurs' interest.
The 49-year-old joins Celtic's Ange Postecoglou and former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann as leading contenders for the position that has seen Cristian Stellini and Ryan Mason serve as interim managers since Conte's departure.
Levy's Deliberate Approach
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is taking his time with this crucial appointment, determined to avoid repeating past recruitment mistakes. The club's leadership is conducting thorough due diligence on all candidates, with Frank's name gaining significant traction in recent discussions.
While Postecoglou remains the frontrunner according to many bookmakers, Frank's Premier League experience and progressive coaching philosophy have made him an attractive alternative for the Spurs hierarchy.
Chelsea's Parallel Search
Interestingly, Frank had also been considered by Chelsea earlier in their own managerial hunt, though the Blues ultimately appointed Mauricio Pochettino. This dual interest from London rivals underscores Frank's growing reputation in English football circles.
With Tottenham's season concluding this weekend away to Leeds United, an appointment is expected in the coming weeks as Levy looks to finally bring stability to a club that has seen considerable turmoil this campaign.
