TBR Football understands that Thomas Frank has recommended another Brentford player to Tottenham Hotspur, having also mentioned Bryan Mbeumo.
The North London club have been discussing transfer targets with their new Danish head coach as they prepare for life back in the Champions League.
Tottenham making Mathys Tel’s deal permanent was the 51-year-old’s first addition as head coach of Spurs, and now he is looking at more additions.
TBR Football can also reveal that Tottenham are close to signing Kota Takai from J1 League club Kawasaki Frontale and have beaten off strong competition to land him.
But now, the Lilywhites have started work on other targets, and Daniel Levy is ready to move for another Brentford player.
Thomas Frank tells Tottenham to sign Christian Norgaard
TBR Football’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey understands that Thomas Frank has recommended bringing in Christian Norgaard to Tottenham this summer.
Spurs were looking at the Brentford midfielder, ahead of him signing his new deal with the West London club earlier this year.
The North Londoners want a holding midfield option, and Frank believes Norgaard would be ideal in the short-to-medium term.
TBR Football sources expect that Yves Bissouma could be allowed to leave Spurs, whilst talks are ongoing over Rodrigo Bentancur’s new contract, but Norgaard is seen as someone who can offer something different.
But TBR Football can now confirm Spurs’ interest is genuine and they are ready to make a move for the 31-year-old, having discussed their midfield situation with Frank. Everton and Arsenal are also aware of the situation, along with Italian giants Roma.
The only issue with Norgaard is that he only signed a new contract with Brentford back in March of this year, and therefore, it could be tricky getting him out of the Gtech Community Stadium.
What Thomas Frank said about Christian Norgaard at Brentford
Frank has made it no secret that Norgaard was a ‘key’ player for his Brentford team, and that is exactly why he wants the Dane to join him in North London.
Speaking after Brentford’s 2-2 draw with his new club Tottenham back in December 2022, the 51-year-old said he was the ‘glue’ in his team.
Frank told the media: “So pleasing, so pleased, he’s a key player for us. Every team has one or two players that is the glue, make the team tick, or better just by stepping on the pitch.
“Norgaard is one of the players who does that for us. The amount of interceptions, second balls he wins, his ability to keep the ball and play the pass forward is key.”
Tottenham’s need for another defensive midfielder is clear, with Bissouma and Bentancur underwhelming at times, and handing Frank such a trusted ally could help him to settle.