Tottenham Hotspur have taken a major step towards finalising their managerial appointment, with Brentford boss Thomas Frank now close to taking the reins in north London.
Over the past few hours, reports have surfaced suggesting that talks between Tottenham Hotspur and Thomas Frank are advancing rapidly, but one more step was needed before a deal could be sealed.
In fact, Fabrizio Romano revealed that Spurs are close to finalising terms with the Brentford manager, stating that negotiations between both parties are now in their final stages.
An announcement on the completion of the deal was reportedly set to arrive this week, with claims that Tottenham had set a deadline for concluding their managerial search.
A fresh update, this time from David Ornstein of The Athletic, has now confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur have made contact with Brentford, as the appointment of Thomas Frank nears completion.
The journalist also revealed that Spurs hope to agree a deal within the next 48 hours, with terms already in place with the 51-year-old Dane.
It is understood that Tottenham enjoy a healthy relationship with Brentford, and discussions are ongoing over Frank’s £10m release clause, with other members of his backroom staff expected to follow him to north London.
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However, several reports have indicated that Thomas Frank is eager to reunite with some of his current Brentford players, with suggestions that he would like Tottenham to bring Bryan Mbeumo with him to Hotspur Way.
It has certainly been a hectic few weeks for the Lilywhites, who have been busy implementing changes behind the scenes, but with a new manager expected through the door within 48 hours, the focus should soon return to matters on the pitch as the club’s rebuild continues.