Erik ten Hag decision, Ratcliffe choice – Man United given clear Thomas Frank next boss verdict

18.10.2024 - 19:07 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Thomas Frank has recently emerged as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. The Dane has been heavily linked with numerous big jobs over the years but he's remained loyal to Brentford, where he's spent the last eight years.

According to the MailOnline, Chelsea held meetings with Frank before appointing Enzo Maresca, and there were talks with the Reds Devils over the summer.

While neither club submitted offers, the report states that Ineos and executives across the Premier League are well aware of his quality.

Frank, who sees his contract at the G-Tech Community Stadium expire in June 2027, was quizzed on his future by talkSPORT ahead of the Bees' clash against United.

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Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim has quickly emerged as the leading contender to take over as Manchester United manager after Erik ten Hag was sacked. According to multiple reports on Tuesday, United are in talks with the 39-year-old Portuguese coach after Ten Hag was dismissed on Monday following a disastrous start to the season. However, Brentford's manager Thomas Frank and Fulham boss Marco Silva are also reportedly being considered. United pulled the plug on Dutchman Ten Hag's two-year reign on Monday after a 2-1 defeat to West Ham the previous day left one of the world's wealthiest clubs 14th in the Premier League. Despite spending heavily in the transfer market in the summer United have won only one of their last eight games in all competitions.

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