Spurs close in on Thomas Frank after making official approach to Brentford

Tottenham have made an official approach to Brentford over making Thomas Frank their next head coach, the PA news agency understands.

Spurs sacked Ange Postecoglou on Friday, despite Europa League success, and quickly set their sights on Frank – who has gained admirers for his work over an impressive seven-year period at the west London club.

After positive initial talks over the weekend, confidence started to grow on Monday morning that Frank would be the man to replace Postecoglou and Tottenham have now entered discussions with Brentford, PA understands.

Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties.

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 6, 2025

Frank’s current deal with the Bees runs until the summer of 2027 and contains a release clause reported to be in the region of £10million.

Brentford are eager to hold out for Frank’s release clause, but they have started talks with Spurs over a compensation package which would soften the blow of losing the highly-rated Dane.

The 51-year-old would take over a Spurs side which won the Europa League last month but finished 17th in the Premier League.

Poor domestic form during the 2024-25 season cost Postecoglou his job as the Spurs board was forced to make “one of the toughest decisions” it has had to make in dismissing the head coach who ended a 17-year trophy drought.

“It is crucial that we are able to compete on multiple fronts and believe a change of approach will give us the strongest chance for the coming season and beyond,” a club statement on Friday read.

PA understands Tottenham have also relieved coaches Mile Jedinak, Nick Montgomery and Sergio Raimundo of their duties.