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As Tottenham Hotspur seemingly push for a deal for Thomas Frank, it has emerged that the Lilywhites would have to spend a handsome fee to get him out of Brentford.

According to reports, Daniel Levy has already held multiple meetings with Thomas Frank over the Tottenham vacancy, with the Dane now the clear frontrunner to replace Ange Postecoglou.

In fact, it has been revealed by Fabrizio Romano that Spurs are optimistic about swiftly concluding a deal for Frank following their conversations with the 51-year-old.

It has been reported that Brentford will not stand in Frank’s way if he wants the Tottenham job, but it has now emerged that the Lilywhites will have to pay handsomely for his services.

Frank has a big release clause in his Brentford contract

The Danish coach has done an excellent job since arriving at the Gtech Community Stadium seven years ago, getting them promoted to the top flight and helping establish them as a Premier League force.

However, Frank still has two years left on his contract at Brentford, and The Guardian claim that Spurs will have to meet his release clause to bring him through the door.

It is revealed that the Tottenham managerial target’s clause release stands at £10m and the Bees will only let him go if that is activated, thus leaving the Lilywhites with a big decision.

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Why Tottenham admire Thomas Frank so much

According to reports, Tottenham are particularly impressed with Frank’s ability to develop players, which is why they are keen to bring him to N17.

Additionally, it has been suggested that Frank is keen on taking on the Spurs challenge after seven years at Brentford.

James Maddison has penned a heartfelt message to Ange Postecoglou, reflecting on the club’s Europa League success and admitting that he learned a lot from him both on and off the pitch.

Despite the criticism that Postecoglou was coming under towards the end of the season, it always appeared from the outside that he had the support of the Spurs players.

That has been demonstrated over the last 24 hours by the fact that almost the entire Tottenham squad have penned heartfelt goodbye messages to Postecoglou.

James Maddison has become the latest to react, with the Spurs vice-captain penning a touching message on social media.

James Maddison thanks Ange Postecoglou for the belief he showed in him

The attacking midfielder thanked the 59-year-old for bringing him to Tottenham Hotspur and the belief he showed in his leadership skills from day one.

Maddison credited Postecoglou’s winning mentality as the primary reason why Spurs were able to break their trophy drought and confessed that the departed Tottenham boss made him a better human being.

The former Leicester City man wrote on Instagram: “Gaffer, where to start. Firstly, thank you for bringing me to this wonderful club that I now call my home. Your instant belief in me to not only sign me but make me the club’s vice-captain & part of the leadership group from the get-go is something I’ll always be thankful for.

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“Secondly, for the Europa League campaign that started in our stadium on gameweek one and finished perfectly with that special night in Bilbao. You led us to victory and we’re European champions and in this club’s history books because of you and your winning mentality.

“Lastly and most importantly is how you are as a man and a person. Your unwavering self-belief and strong mindset is infectious and a massive reason why you were the man to end this club’s 17-year drought for a trophy. A family man with great morals & I have honestly learnt so much from you. More than you will probably ever know. All the very best. Madders.”

Postecoglou will always be remembered by Tottenham fans

Supporters are split over whether this is the right decision, with some Tottenham fans livid that Postecoglou has been sacked.

However, the one silver lining to his leaving is that he will always be remembered fondly for the Europa League win, which is the parting memory he leaves us with.

The last Tottenham manager to win a trophy, Juande Ramos, is often remembered for picking up just two points in the first eight games of the 2008-09 season rather than the League Cup he delivered in 2008.

That will certainly not be the case for Postecoglou, who will remain a huge fan favourite among the Spurs faithful.

Tim Sherwood has issued a stark warning to whoever takes over from Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur, urging the next man in charge to understand the club’s true objectives before stepping into the dugout.

Following his continental triumph with Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League, Postecoglou made a rather bold statement in the same light as his second-season promise, declaring: “Season three is always better than season two”.

Fast forward a few weeks into the future, and Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has axed the main character even before the show began and is now in search of a new cast, as the club opts for a fresh start despite Postecoglou’s success in Europe.

Several Tottenham fans have been left frustrated following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou, with many confused as to why the club would part ways with a manager who ended a 17-year trophy drought at N17.

Tim Sherwood sends message to next Tottenham manager

In Tottenham’s statement following Postecoglou’s sacking, a record of 78 points from his 66 Premier League games spelt the end for the Australian, who led Spurs to their worst-ever domestic campaign after finishing 17th, losing 22 league games.

Focus now swiftly turns to the appointment of a new manager, and former Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood, who is no stranger to receiving the sack himself after being dismissed by Daniel Levy, has now sent a message to the incoming head coach.

Sherwood has asked Postecoglou’s successor to be sure of what they are getting into, emphasising that they need to understand the objective at Tottenham, which he believes is not centred around winning trophies but about being consistently competitive in the Premier League.

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He told Sky Sports: “I am not surprised to be perfectly honest. It does not mean to say I agree with the decision, I just felt that having lost 22 games in the Premier League, and finished in the position where Tottenham did, I thought that it would not have sat well with the hierarchy there.

“Even though they went on and won a major European competition and qualified for the Champions League in the meantime, and that look there after the Brighton game – I think that was the writing on the wall there. When I saw Daniel’s face, I thought you have got to be really careful what you wish for.

“I was worried for the Tottenham fans because the new man going there – what is the objective? Because the objective is not to win trophies obviously.

“The objective is to be more competitive in the Premier League, which is the bread and butter, where people pay for their season tickets and they go and watch it week in, week out. That seems to be the objective of the board.

“You need to be quite clear when you are going in there, whoever it may be. There are a lot of managers being tied around, they need to make sure they know what the objective is and what success looks like.”

Postecoglou decision shows expectations for next Spurs manager

Of course, Tottenham need to compete in the Premier League and not rely on the odd cup win here and there.

The Tottenham hierarchy perhaps believes that the quality in the squad is way better than their league finish, as only the three promoted sides from last season were worse than Spurs.

The decision of the board, while it might not be popular amongst the fan base, has taken into account not just a single season, but two, with the club making it clear that they did not want to make a decision based on emotions.

The next manager coming into the club needs to know that there are standards that will simply not be compromised and that Tottenham must be able to compete on all fronts respectably.

It has emerged that Tottenham Hotspur had their eyes on a 47-year-old Premier League manager, whose reputation has blossomed over the last couple of years, but their chances of landing him ended after the events of the final day of the season.

Thomas Frank has now emerged as the leading candidate to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham after Daniel Levy held multiple meetings with the Brentford head coach.

Over recent hours, it has emerged that Spurs are optimistic of sealing Frank’s appointment in quick time.

However, it turns out that the Lilywhites only turned their attention to Dane after being rejected by some others, with Roberto De Zerbi alleged to have turned down the chance to manage Spurs.

Tottenham’s move for Eddie Howe was scuppered

BBC Sport have claimed that up until the end of the season, Tottenham Hotspur were also considering making an audacious move for Eddie Howe this summer.

The English manager’s reputation has grown considerably since he took over at St James’ Park in 2021. He has delivered the League Cup to Newcastle this season while also taking them into the Champions League for the second time.

The outlet claims that Tottenham’s hopes of attracting Howe ended when the Magpies sealed qualification for Europe’s premier club tournament via a fifth-place finish on the final day of the season.

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One more Premier League boss is still under consideration by the Spurs

While it would seem that Frank has emerged as the clear front-runner for the Tottenham job, there continues to be speculation linking another Premier League boss with a move to N17.

Some sources have claimed that Marco Silva is still in line to replace Ange Postecoglou after having held conversations with Tottenham about their vacancy.

Following Ange Postecoglou’s sacking, we have now put together a hypothetical Thomas Frank XI should he replace the Australian in the Tottenham dugout.

With Ange Postecoglou’s departure now confirmed by Tottenham Hotspur, after the Australian spent two seasons in the Spurs dugout, attention has already turned to the appointment of a new manager.

Thomas Frank is reported to be the frontrunner for the Spurs job, with direct talks between Tottenham and Frank said to have taken place.

It is also understood that Brentford would not stand in the way of Thomas Frank if he decides to move to a bigger club. However, there have also been reports stating Marco Silva is edging closer to a move to Spurs, though nothing has yet been confirmed.

A decision on who replaces Postecoglou is expected in the coming weeks, and we have now put together a predicted line-up if Thomas Frank ends up as the man to take over at Tottenham.

Although he sometimes opts for a back-three system, which will be music to the ears of Kevin Danso and Radu Dragusin, Frank usually fields a high-pressing 4-3-3 formation at Brentford, so that is the system we have gone for here.

How Tottenham could line up under Thomas Frank

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: The goalkeeping department at Tottenham is one of the few stable parts of the squad, with no significant changes expected, so regardless of who steps in, we expect Vicario to continue to lead the line.

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Right-back – Pedro Porro: Thomas Frank’s style of play often sees his full-backs operate more traditionally, staying wide and overlapping the wingers. Porro is a versatile full-back who would surely give Frank the ability to set up how he wants, and should the manager look to invert later, Porro is capable of stepping inside as well.

Centre-back – Koni De Winter: Cristian Romero is one player who could be heading out the door following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou. Should the Argentine leave this summer, Spurs could replace him with Koni De Winter, a centre-back they have been linked with in recent months. As a new signing, he is expected to slot into Frank’s backline.

Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: The Dutch centre-back has been a big part of Postecoglou’s set-up, with his pace often allowing for a high line. While Thomas Frank is not a manager who typically pushes his defence up to the halfway line, van de Ven’s speed is valuable for Tottenham nonetheless.

Left-back – Destiny Udogie: The Italian full-back could benefit if Frank is appointed as Postecoglou’s successor, as his best football is often seen when he overlaps his winger and gets into advanced areas.

Pivot-midfield – Rodrigo Bentancur: Bentancur is yet to put pen to paper on a new deal, and the Spurs board will be hoping that appointing Frank could convince Bentancur to stay, as he is admired by the Tottenham hierarchy. The 27-year-old would almost certainly be one of the two midfield pivots if Frank sticks with the 4-2-3-1 system we have seen at Brentford.

Pivot-midfield – Lucas Bergvall: It should be nothing new for Bergvall if he is tasked with playing deep in midfield, as Postecoglou often deployed him in that role. He would be expected to slot in as the second pivot midfielder in Frank’s set-up.

Central midfield – James Maddison: Thomas Frank would most likely look to play Maddison as his number ten, as Damsgaard has often featured in that role for Brentford. Maddison undoubtedly has the technical quality and vision to thrive as the creative hub in Frank’s system.

Left-midfield – Antoine Semenyo: Tottenham could look to cash in on Son this summer following interest from the Saudi Arabian league, and even if he stays, he could have a slightly reduced role. Tottenham have been linked with a move for Antoine Semenyo after a standout year with Bournemouth. Whatever the case, you would expect the Lilywhites to go big with one addition to their front line this summer.

Striker – Yoane Wissa: Nineteen Premier League goals were Wissa’s return last term following Ivan Toney’s departure. Dominic Solanke grabbed nine goals, which could raise a few eyebrows over whether he is the man to lead the line. Regardless, Spurs would need a backup option should Richarlison leave, and if the Brazilian does depart, Wissa is one player Thomas Frank could bring with him from Brentford.

With Ange Postecoglou’s tenure as Tottenham manager coming to a disappointing end after just two years in the Spurs dugout, we wanted to highlight the Australian’s best five wins in North London.

It has certainly been an emotional few weeks for Tottenham Hotspur fans who are witnessing their club undergo several in-house changes, including the departure of Ange Postecoglou.

It was announced only yesterday, 6 June 2025, that Tottenham have decided to sack Postecoglou after just two years in the Spurs dugout, despite the manager signing a four-year deal back in 2023.

While the Australian manager had a horrid performance in the Premier League, where he lost more games than he won in his 76 matches in charge, Postecoglou still managed to give Spurs fans some of their best memories in recent years after winning the UEFA Europa League, following a 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao, Spain.

Indeed, that victory was not enough to prevent Postecoglou from being sacked by club chairman Daniel Levy, as the 59-year-old became the 15th manager to be axed by Spurs since Levy took charge 24 years ago.

While league wins were hard to come by, there were a few victories that stood out during Postecoglou’s tenure and here are our five picks.

Coming in fifth place on our list of standout performances by Ange Postecoglou, we have his very first win in charge of Tottenham in the Premier League.

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It was a 2-0 win against Manchester United, with goals from Pape Matar Sarr and Ben Davies proving to be enough for the Lilywhites, as Postecoglou announced himself to the Premier League.

The victory had everything one would expect from Ange-ball, as it was high intensity and chaotic, with both sides having chances of their own, but Spurs were the ones who emerged victorious, as this win kickstarted an initial run of eight wins and two draws in Postecoglou’s first ten games.

An honourable mention would also be Postecoglou’s 3-0 win over Manchester United in matchweek six of the Premier League last season at Old Trafford.

Spurs went into that clash without club captain Heung-min Son, and they tore Manchester United apart.

Goals from Brennan Johnson – who tapped in from a mazy Micky van de Ven run after just three minutes – Dejan Kulusevski’s deft finish over Onana right after the break, and Dominic Solanke’s goal from a Sarr headed flick in the 77th minute, saw Spurs run riot against ten-man United following Bruno Fernandes’ sending off.

In fourth, is the 4-0 win over Aston Villa back in March 2024, when Tottenham were pushing for a place in the Premier League’s top four.

It was a game that was very cagey in the first half, as both sides cancelled each other out, with chances being few and far between. However, in the second half, Postecoglou’s side stepped it up a notch in a crucial tie that had a lot riding on it.

From the start of the second forty-five, Spurs came out the blocks in superb fashion, with early goals from James Maddison and Brennan Johnson setting Tottenham on their way to an emphatic 4-0 win.

Club captain Heung-min Son grabbed his 159th goal for Tottenham and the third on the day, before Timo Werner made it four in what was a rampant display that saw Ange Postecoglou’s men close the gap between fourth-placed Villa to two points.

On 10 December 2023, we witnessed another emphatic performance from Postecoglou’s side when they took on Newcastle United in the Premier League.

Coming into this clash, Tottenham were in need of a win as they had lost four of their five previous games, and boy did Postecoglou’s men deliver.

It all started with Destiny Udogie giving Spurs an early lead in the 26th minute of the first half, after the full-back scored from a Heung-min Son pass.

The Lilywhites did not look back from then on, as Richarlison got on the scoresheet 12 minutes later after scoring from a Son cross, making it 2-0, before he made it a brace for himself after scoring from Pedro Porro’s long pass.

Son then capped it all off with a goal from the penalty spot to make it 4-0, before Joelinton gave Newcastle a consolation in a game that saw Eddie Howe’s side create little in terms of chances.

In second place was Tottenham’s absolutely rampant thumping of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on 23 November 2024.

Ange Postecoglou’s men came into that clash off the back of a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town and were without two of their starting centre-backs, with Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven both out.

Spurs also had a rather weak bench, with five teenagers sitting on it. But that mattered little as James Maddison struck early in the 13th minute after getting on the end of a Dejan Kulusevski cross, before adding a second only seven minutes later thanks to a lovely assist from Heung-min Son. following Gvardiol’s error.

Then Pedro Porro killed the game off seven minutes into the second half after driving home a well-placed shot, and Brennan Johnson wrapped it up with a trademark tap-in from the right.

It was a spirited performance that saw Guglielmo Vicario also make several saves before it was revealed that the goalkeeper picked up an injury during the clash but opted to play on before being ruled out for an extended period.

Spurs’ injury crisis only worsened from then on, as they ended the season 17th after losing 22 games.

Ange Postecoglou started his reign as Spurs manager with a spirited win against Manchester United, and then the most crucial clash throughout his time as Spurs boss also came against the Red Devils, which he once again won 1-0 to end Spurs’ 17-year wait for silverware and their four-decade wait for a European trophy.

Last season alone, the former Tottenham manager beat Manchester United four times, and in Bilbao, although it was not the most entertaining of games, it was the right sort of performance Tottenham needed to get a win over the line.

A scruffy toe-poke by Brennan Johnson, after a hash was made of Sarr’s cross by the United defence, was enough on the night, as Postecoglou delivered on his second-season promise, giving many Tottenham fans a memory that will live long in their hearts.

No game or feeling would top that during Postecoglou’s two-year reign in the Spurs dugout, as Tottenham now look to replace the Australian this summer.

As Tottenham Hotspur continue their managerial search after sacking Ange Postecoglou, there has been an update about the Australian which may surprise Spurs fans.

As expected, the decision to sack Postecoglou has not gone down well with some Spurs supporters, who view it as further evidence that the club’s decision-makers do not prioritise winning silverware.

Tottenham have clarified their decision to sack Postecoglou, stating that they simply could not let the emotion of the Europa League win rule their decision, pointing out that the club had picked up just 78 points from their last 66 Premier League games.

Postecoglou issued an emotional farewell message to Tottenham fans, and it turns out that he may have the opportunity to make an instant return to management.

Ange Postecoglou is already receiving interest from new clubs

The Telegraph have now revealed that less than 24 hours after Tottenham decided to sack him, Postecoglou has already received interest from multiple clubs.

The outlet says that teams are willing to offer the 59-year-old an opportunity to return to management instantly.

The report does not say which teams have contacted Postecoglou or whether he is looking to get started in a new job ahead of the 2025-26 season, but this space is undoubtedly one to watch.

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Tottenham players are not happy with Postecoglou’s sacking

Emotional tributes have been pouring in from the Spurs players for Postecoglou since the club announced their decision on Friday.

According to some reports, many Tottenham players have been angered by the decision to get rid of Postecoglou after he delivered the Europa League trophy.

It is alleged that some of them are even considering leaving the club this summer in light of the way the Australian has been treated.

As rumours continue to swirl regarding Ange Postecoglou’s replacement at Tottenham Hotspur, journalist Ben Jacobs has now revealed how advanced the Lilywhites are in their efforts to hire a new head coach.

Since Tottenham Hotspur officially confirmed on Friday that Postecoglou had been relieved of his duties, the rumours regarding the club’s pursuit of a replacement have gone into hyperdrive.

It has been widely reported that Thomas Frank has emerged as Spurs’ top target, but over the last few hours, some outlets have claimed that there is now a new front-runner for the job.

According to Record, Tottenham are now very close to appointing Marco Silva after holding talks with the Portuguese coach.

However, according to Ben Jacobs, Frank is still very much at the front of the queue to become the next Spurs head coach.

The journalist says that while Silva is appreciated at Tottenham, the Brentford boss is the leading contender, with the Lilywhites having stepped up their pursuit of the Dane.

According to Jacobs, Daniel Levy has already held multiple meetings with Frank regarding the Spurs hot seat.

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Brentford are preparing to lose Thomas Frank

It has emerged over recent days that Brentford have begun work on hiring a replacement amidst fears that Frank will join Spurs.

It was previously reported Spurs value Frank’s ability to develop young players, which he has demonstrated time and again at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Fabrizio Romano has now provided an update on Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Thomas Frank, explaining what the feeling is at the North London club about their chances of getting a deal over the line.

Several outlets have claimed over the last 24 hours that Frank has emerged as Tottenham’s top target to replace Ange Postecoglou.

According to some sources, Spurs are expected to announce a new managerial appointment by next week.

Meanwhile, it has emerged that amidst Tottenham’s interest in the 51-year-old, Brentford have already begun looking for Frank’s replacement as they fear that their long-serving head coach could be on his way to North London.

Romano has now provided a positive update on the club’s pursuit of the Dane, revealing that the Lilywhites are ‘advancing well’ on the appointment.

The journalist explained that further talks between Tottenham Hotspur and Frank will now follow as the North Londoners step up their interest.

He added that there is optimism at Spurs that they could tie down a deal for the Brentford boss in quick time.

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Romano wrote: ‘Tottenham are advancing well on Thomas Frank appointment as new head coach with more talks to follow next week. Club optimistic to make it happen soon.’

Another Premier League boss is also on Tottenham’s radar

While the speculation linking Frank with a move to Spurs has gone into hyperdrive, there is one other leading candidate who is also in with a shot of replacing Ange Postecoglou, according to some reports.

It emerged earlier today that Marco Silva has had some positive talks with Tottenham and is close is accepting the job.

The Athletic have provided the details on how much each Premier League club can afford to spend without breaching the Profit and Sustainability Rules, and it turns out that Tottenham are one of the best-placed clubs in the division.

Ahead of the Europa League final, it had been well-documented that Spurs were not in a financially healthy position heading into the summer window.

It was not so much PSR guidelines that were the issue, with various financial experts pointing out that the lack of equity from shareholders was the main problem for Tottenham, given their larger transfer deficit.

The supporters would have hoped that the issue would have been resolved as Tottenham’s coffers are expected to be boosted by around £180m after they qualified for the Champions League.

How do Tottenham stand with respect to PSR regulations?

The Athletic have now revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are in very little danger of breaching the PSG regulations and have a lot of wiggle room this summer.

In fact, only Chelsea, Brighton and Manchester City have more room to spend on players than Spurs this summer without falling foul of the financial guidelines.

According to the outlet, Tottenham can afford an outlay of £273m without breaching the regulations. This means that if the club’s owners pump in the funds, the Lilywhites would theoretically be able to strengthen the squad significantly ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

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Will Daniel Levy sanction a big summer spend?

However, the issue at Spurs has never been the PSR rules, but rather the lack of funds pumped in by ENIC, with the Lilywhites making no secret of the fact that they have a self-sustaining model, which is not reliant on raising equity.

Finance expert Stefan Borsen suggested a little over a week ago that Tottenham may have found a solution to their cash flow problem, owing to Champions League qualification.