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

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. Leaving the door open to a move, the 51-year-old said: "I've said many times I'm very happy at Brentford.

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"Who knows what will happen in the future. Maybe I stay here for many years. I'm open, maybe something happens. But first and foremost, very happy, just working very hard every day to make the club better."

Then, speaking to reporters ahead of the United clash, Frank leapt to Ten Hag's defence. He said: "It's incredible how much scrutiny he's had to face. As a head coach, I acknowledge how it feels to be in a situation like this. I think [the criticism] is too much.

"He's clearly a good coach, he's won two trophies in two seasons. But I understand how it is: if the team wins, the head coach is absolutely fantastic; if the team loses, the head coach is absolutely s***! Whereas it's probably somewhere in between.

"It's never only the