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Outgoing Manchester United star Christian Eriksen has said that Thomas Frank 'should call' if he gets the Tottenham job. Eriksen will be a free agent at the start of July and he is still highly thought of in north London, having spent seven years with Spurs earlier in his career.

The midfielder also has experience of working with Frank, having spent the second half of the 2021/22 season with Brentford, who took a successful punt on him following his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020. And Eriksen believes that former club Tottenham are about to make the right decision by appointing his fellow Dane.

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He said: "I think [Frank] is the right coach for Tottenham. I have had Thomas at various times, and I think he is the perfect match for Tottenham, and it would be great if Thomas takes on that challenge.

"His personality, his way of playing, his way of being. And the club considering where they were last season – they won a trophy of course – but they are in the process of building something up, and I am sure that Thomas is a good man to bring in."

Asked if he's heading back to Tottenham, Eriksen said: "No, not where we are now, so Thomas should call if something happens." And when pushed on whether he had already spoken to Frank, he smiled: "No, no, no."

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United confirmed that Eriksen will leave Old Trafford this summer in the squad update they published earlier this week. The Danish international scored on his final appearance, converting a penalty in the 2-0 win over Aston Villa on the final day of the season.

Eriksen surpassed a century of appearances for the Red Devils, and racked up more than 300 games at Spurs, where he played the best football of his career between 2013 and 2020.

Despite the obvious links connecting Eriksen, Frank and Tottenham, and his cheeky phone call request, the playmaker himself recently made it clear that he would prioritise opportunities away from the Premier League.

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He explained: "I feel like I’ve taken my turn in the Premier League, so I’m looking outside the English borders. It has been a great place for me and my family, and we have been there for many years.

"When I moved from Tottenham to Inter, it wasn’t my plan to go back to England either. After that I’ve been there for three-and-a-half years again, so you should never say never. But my priority is that I have to leave."

Frank is due to be unveiled by Tottenham imminently after an agreement was struck to bring assistant Justin Cochrane with him. Chris Haslam and Joe Newton will also join them to form part of the backroom team.

Thomas Frank is on the brink of being appointed Tottenham Hotspur boss, with all eyes on how the Dane will work alongside the usually demanding Daniel Levy. Frank is set to become the fifth permanent appointment under Levy since Mauricio Pochettino was sacked in 2019, as Spurs look to rebuild following the Ange Postecoglou era.

Even though Postecoglou finished 17th in the Premier League, with 22 defeats across 38 league matches, Frank has a tough act to follow in north London, given the Aussie ended Spurs’ trophy drought. But there is a feeling that Frank is ready to make the step up from mid-table in the Premier League to one with Champions League football, following an impressive stint with Brentford.

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However, even though he’s been credited for his work within Brentford’s data-driven setup during his seven-year stint, Frank hasn’t always been the easiest customer to work with. Instead, according to The Daily Mail, the 51-year-old had opposing views to his chairman while he was in charge of Danish side Brondby.

Frank spent just under three years in charge of Brondby, but his first campaign was complicated by a mid-season takeover, with the soon-to-be Spurs boss not seeing eye to eye with the new owner. His patchy relationship with majority shareholder Jan Bech Andersen came to a head when it was revealed he was posting criticisms about Frank on an online forum under a fake name.

It caused Frank to quit in March 2016, with a move to Brentford following. Frank spent a period of time working as an assistant before stepping into the role permanently following Dean Smith’s departure to Aston Villa.

Despite the animosity, it would appear no bad blood remains between Frank and Andersen, who is still the chairman at Bronby. Speaking to The Mail, he said: “The transition from being a fairly philosophy driven coach for the national youth teams to be a Premier League coach with a limited budget is nothing short of an amazing achievement. His adaptation and pragmatism have been two important factors, and it is fully deserved he now gets a chance at a traditional club like Tottenham.”

Frank will be hoping he’s the one to buck the recent trend of Spurs managers lasting just a couple of years in the job. He’ll be up against it from the off though, not least from a personal point of view, given he’s never managed in the Premier League and Europe at the same time.

Manchester United have already had a busy transfer window, but it’s expected to get even busier. Matheus Cunha penned a deal in the first part of the summer window, with yet more attacking reinforcements being eyed up by the Red Devils.

Additions are expected to continue in the attacking department, with Viktor Gyokeres having emerged as United’s No.1 striker target. They’ve faced competition from Arsenal, but Ruben Amorim appears to be keen to reunite with the man who brought him so much joy at Sporting.

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Then there’s a continued push to sign Bryan Mbeumo, who appears to have snubbed both Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United. As the transfer talk continues to heat up, Express Sport rounds up all of the latest United news.

Viktor Gyokeres twist

In the latest twist to the Gyokeres saga, it’s being reported that the striker would be willing to ‘go on strike’ in order to push through a move away from Sporting. Portuguese outlet Record have sensationally claimed the Swedish international has been left frustrated by Sporting’s demands, with talk that the Lisbon-based outfit are demanding around £70m for the marksman. As such, it’s claimed by the report that Gyokeres has informed them he’ll never play for the club again, having been under the impression he would be available to leave for £60m, including bonuses.

Bryan Mbeumo alternative revealed

If United aren’t able to get a deal over the line for Bryan Mbeumo, they could turn attention to Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo. It’s reported by Sky Sports that the attacker has been on United’s radar for some time, with Tottenham Hotspur also eyeing up the 25-year-old. United have already seen one bid for Mbeumo knocked back, with the expectation that the 20-time English champions will submit another offer. But if their pursuit isn’t successful, Semenyo could represent their Mbeumo alternative.

Spurs plot second transfer hijack

Tottenham have been mooted as Mbeumo’s suitors themselves, with the north London outfit having attempted to hijack the deal. However, it’s claimed Spurs could go head-to-head with United for another transfer target, this time Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney. GIVEMESPORT are reporting Hackney is attracting attention from some of the country’s top talents, including United and Tottenham. The 22-year-old has been named in Lee Carsley’s England U21 squad for this summer’s European Championship, with the expectation being that any movement on his future will have to wait until after the tournament.

Daniel Levy is facing a storm of criticism for dismissing Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, with Melbourne's Lord Mayor Nick Reece insisting he should rethink the sacking. Postecoglou's dismissal comes on the heels of delivering Spurs their first piece of silverware in 17 years, securing the Europa League trophy with a slim victory over Manchester United.

Despite this, the Australian was given the boot due to Tottenham's abysmal Premier League performance, ending up 17th after 22 defeats.

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The North London club is already eyeing Brentford's Thomas Frank as Postecoglou's successor; however, Spurs might have to cough up a hefty £10 million in compensation. Among the voices questioning Levy's decision is Micky van de Ven, who labelled it "strange".

With talks underway between Tottenham and Brentford for Frank, Reece has taken to Instagram to make a heartfelt plea.

"On behalf of the people of Melbourne, and Premier League fans around the world, I call on Tottenham Hotspur FC to reconsider its decision to sack coach Ange Postecoglou," the mayor posted online.

Reece pays homage to Postecoglou's legacy, noting his journey from player to coach began in Melbourne, where he left his mark on @southmelbournefc back in the 1980s.

"Never underestimate Ange's determination to win, and his ability to carry teams to greatness. We have seen this time again over his career. This year Tottenham made history by winning the Europa League trophy – its first such win in 17 years. We will see with further trophies follow if Ange is given the chance.

"Don't let Tottenham be known as the team that is allergic to silverware. Let Ange lead the players onto greatness in next year's Premier League campaign."

Despite knowing chairman Daniel Levy won't reverse his decision, Postecoglou has already attracted interest elsewhere in the Premier League.

Reflecting on his tenure at Tottenham Hotspur, he shared his heartfelt sentiments: "When I reflect on my time as manager of Tottenham Hotspur my overriding emotion is one of pride," expressing the honour he felt leading a prestigious English club.

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"The opportunity to lead one of England's historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime. Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget."

He recounted the pinnacle of his stint with Spurs: "That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work. dedication and unwavering belief in a dream. There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible.

"We have also laid foundations that mean this club should not have to wait 17 more years for their next success. I have enormous faith in this group of players and know there is much more potential and growth in them."

Viktor Gyokeres’ relationship with Sporting has reportedly taken a nosedive amid speculation about his future.

Record report that the striker has told the club that he will never play for them again following reports that the higher powers at the Portuguese side are demanding £67million for his services this summer.

Gyokeres is of the understanding that he has a gentleman’s agreement in place which would let him depart for £50m, and the difference in valuations has led the 27-year-old to believe he is being priced out of a move.

Manchester United and Arsenal have both been linked with the ex-Coventry star in recent weeks.

Manchester City have announced the signing of Tijjani Reijnders.

The midfielder has penned a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium following an impressive campaign with AC Milan.

Speaking after completing his move, Reijnders said: “City are one of the biggest teams in the world, with the best coach, world-class players and outstanding facilities. Under Pep Guardiola, City have won so many titles, and I want to help keep that going with a lot more success in the coming years.”

Galatasaray are ‘confident’ about their chances of signing Leroy Sane, reports Fabrizio Romano.

The winger is set to be available as a free agent after snubbing a fresh contract extension offer at Bayern Munich.

Arsenal and Tottenham are among those to be linked with the Germany international as a result, but Galatasaray now appear to be closing in on a deal, with the board and club president both said to be optimistic about getting a green light from the player.

Arsenal have received a major boost in their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko.

The Mirror reports that the RB Leipzig star has snubbed interest from Saudi outfit Al Hilal, despite the prospect of a lucrative contract and the opportunity to feature at the Club World Cup.

Sesko would rather remain in Europe this summer and the Gunners will take plenty of confidence from his decision as they plot a £60million move for the Slovenian.

It emerged previously that Tottenham were considering hijacking Manchester United’s move for Bryan Mbeumo, and they are now considering a second swoop for another target at Old Trafford.

According to GiveMeSport, Spurs have joined United in the race to sign Middlesbrough star Hayden Hackney, who will be allowed to leave Riverside Stadium outfit this summer.

Boro are holding out for £20million to part ways with the 22-year-old, though the interest from the likes of United, Tottenham and Aston Villa could also drive their valuation up.

Kevin De Bruyne is now set to join Napoli, reports Fabrizio Romano.

The midfielder has agreed to sign a two-year deal with the Serie A side, with the option of a further year.

The Belgium international left Manchester City at the end of last season and Napoli were quick to open up negotiations, and their efforts have now been awarded.

Bryan Mbeumo finds himself at the centre of a hotly contested battle for his skills, with Tottenham and Manchester United vying for the Brentford forward's signature. As United want him as their next £60million summer acquisition following Matheus Cunha from Wolves, Tottenham are also aiming to sway Mbeumo with the imminent appointment of his current coach.

Thomas Frank is reportedly keen to bring Mbeumo to Spurs and the Cameroon ace faces a crossroads: the lure of Old Trafford or the prospect of Champions League action and a familiar face in Frank at Spurs. In an unexpected twist, ex-United goalkeeper Ben Foster has given his verdict, advising Mbeumo to move to Tottenham. On his Fozcast podcast, he argued that Mbeumo's growth and ambitious drive would best flourish under Frank's Spurs next season.

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"I would say that if you want to be part of something that's going to make you a better footballer and work hard and be part of a team, then go to Spurs with Thomas Frank," said Foster.

"If you are happy picking up your wages knowing that there's going to be an awful lot more pressure, a lot more eyes on you, a lot more judgement and failure is just part of what they do, then you'd go to Manchester United."

Mbeumo has turned heads across the Premier League after netting 20 league goals last season, with his seven assists also crucial in Brentford's impressive top-half finish. Despite Newcastle's failed attempt to secure his services in January, the forward remains a hot commodity.

United have tabled two offers for Mbeumo, who has decided that he wants to move to Old Trafford despite the club's shaky start to life under Ruben Amorim. However, with no agreement yet reached with Brentford, Tottenham could swoop in and outpace their rivals for his signature, albeit a Spurs move is thought to be unlikely.

Ex-England goalkeeper Foster has thrown his support behind Mbeumo, predicting he'll make waves wherever he lands next term.

"I'm not questioning Bryan Mbeumo about his ability, about his mentality or about what he's like as a person," Foster added. "There's nothing to show me that I should have any worries about it. Whoever he goes and plays for, I think he would improve them and he gets into the starting line-up.

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"He's got a proven record of being fit and scoring goals. He could get into pretty much all of the 20 Premier League teams and I think he starts, that's how good I think Bryan Mbeumo is."

Mbeumo has a year remaining on his contract at Brentford, with the possibility of an additional year. United's proposal is reportedly valued at approximately £150,000-a-week for the player, increasing to £200,000-a-week with add-ons, while Spurs are willing to offer him a basic package of around £130,000-a-week.

Tottenham may be forced to withdraw from a little-known UEFA tournament that they qualified for by winning the Europa League. The north Londoners clinched their first major trophy in 17 years by defeating Manchester United in last month's final. As a result, they will face Champions League winners PSG in the UEFA Super Cup.

The match, which pits the winners of UEFA's two main competitions against each other, will take place at Udinese's stadium in August. Tottenham are guaranteed to play in the Super Cup but their participation in a lesser-known tournament is under threat. By winning the Europa League, they also qualified for the UEFA–CONMEBOL Club Challenge.

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The revamped competition was launched two years ago as a follow-up to the previous Supercopa Euroamericana. It sees the Europa League winners take on the champions of its South American equivalent, the Copa Sudamericana.

This year's winners were Argentine side Racing Club, who are reportedly keen to set up a meeting with Tottenham. However, those in power at UEFA believe it will be difficult to find a slot in which to fit the game, according to football.london.

Tottenham have already scheduled a number of pre-season friendlies, which could make it hard to squeeze in a match against Racing Club. They will face bitter rivals Arsenal at the end of July before travelling to South Korea for a friendly against Newcastle.

From there, they will head to Germany where they will entertain Bayern Munich for the third year in a row. The lack of available space in Tottenham's schedule means they might have to withdraw from the Club Challenge as a result.

They will have a new manager in the dugout for pre-season after Ange Postecoglou was relieved of his duties last week. Thomas Frank is thought to be in advanced talks to take over, with a deal expected to be wrapped up in the coming days.

According to Fabrizio Romano, terms have been agreed with the Dane after a brief period of negotiations. Tottenham are reportedly willing to pay the full value of his release clause, which stands at around £10million.

Frank will be hoping to rectify Tottenham's fortunes in the Premier League after their worst season in recent memory. They finished one place above the relegation zone, losing 22 of their 38 games and winning just 11 times.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly set their sights on Antoine Semenyo following a setback in their bid to land Bryan Mbeumo. The north Londoners were rumoured to have registered an interest in the attacker, but Mbeumo is said to be favouring a move to Manchester United instead.

United had already seen one bid rebuffed when Spurs’ interest was made known, with Spurs hoping the possible arrival of Bees boss Thomas Frank would work in their favour. However, despite Tottenham being able to boast Champions League football, Mbeumo is instead believed to be set on a move to Old Trafford.

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As such, the Europa League winners are exploring alternative options, with Semenyo mooted as a possible target. Semenyo enjoyed a stellar campaign with Bournemouth, netting 11 goals and registering a further five assists for the south coast outfit.

Sky Sports are reporting that Tottenham are keen to ramp up their interest in Semenyo, but could face a similar outcome to their pursuit of Mbeumo, given United are also keeping tabs on the 25-year-old. It comes amid a summer rebuild at United, with Ruben Amorim targeting several attacking additions, having already penned a deal worth £62.5m for Matheus Cunha.

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Elsehwhere, Spurs have approached Brentford over the possibility of appointing Frank as the club’s next head coach, having sacked Ange Postecoglou following last month’s Europa League triumph. Spurs insiders are said to be confident, according to The Guardian, that a deal to bring the Dane to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ahead of the 2025/26 season.

It’s suggested that Spurs might need to cough up a fee in the region of £10m in order to tempt Frank out of his contract with their capital neighbours. The 51-year-old has spent seven years with Brentford, taking them from the Championship to the Premier League for the first time in their history, while establishing them as a mid-table outfit in the top-flight.

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In an emotional statement following his sacking, Postecoglou said: "The opportunity to lead one of England's historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime. Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget.

"That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream. There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible. We have also laid foundations that mean this club should not have to wait 17 more years for their next success. I have enormous faith in this group of players and know there is much more potential and growth in them.”

Bryan Mbeumo has reportedly made it clear that he wants to join Manchester United rather than sign for Tottenham. The Brentford winger is at the centre of a transfer battle following a sensational season with the Bees.

Mbeumo finished the 2024/25 campaign with 20 Premier League goals to his name, with only Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak and Erling Haaland finding the back of the net on more occasions. He helped Brentford record their best-ever Premier League finish as the Bees ended the campaign in 10th position. And the Cameroon international has come to the attention of United and Tottenham due to his sensational form in west London.

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According to GiveMeSport, Mbeumo has made his preference to join the Red Devils clear. And his transfer agreement has been communicated to all suitors.

United are the only club currently in formal talks with Brentford over Mbeumo’s transfer and are solely focused on trying to agree a fee for the player.

Thomas Frank’s expected arrival at Tottenham may change some of Spurs’ summer transfer targets, with the 51-year-old Brentford boss working with Mbeumo for the last six years. But any suggestions that Tottenham are attempting to hijack the deal are premature.

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Mbeumo was one of the Premier League’s best players last season as he dazzled in the absence of Ivan Toney, who departed Brentford last summer to sign for Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League.

Mbeumo didn’t miss a minute of Premier League action for the Bees throughout the campaign as his side found the back of the net 66 times.

The talented star scored braces during his side’s two clashes with Southampton and also struck twice in matches against Ipswich and Brighton. He scored away at Tottenham and also got his name on the scoresheet against the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle.

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Mbeumo, who has been capped 22 times by his country, was said to be closing in on a move to Old Trafford at the end of last week.

But reports over the weekend suggested that Tottenham were ready to hijack the deal after pinpointing Mbeumo’s boss Frank as their ideal replacement for Ange Postecoglou.

Frank is said to be keen to take Mbeumo and his Bees team-mate Nathan Collins to Spurs with him should he take charge of the Europa League champions.

But it appears Mbeumo has already made his mind up about the destination of his next club, with the prospect of Champions League football seemingly not enough to convince him to move across the capital.

Thomas Frank is said to be keen to take Bryan Mbeumo and Nathan Collins to Tottenham with him if he quits Brentford to take charge of Spurs. Tottenham are eyeing up a move for the talented manager and may stump up around £10million to meet his release clause.

Frank took charge of Brentford in 2018 after impressing as Dean Smith’s assistant and led the west London club into the Premier League for the first time ever in 2021 as his side defeated Swansea in the Championship play-off final. Brentford have thrived among English football’s elite teams over the last four years and have secured two top-half finishes. But the club may struggle to hold onto the 51-year-old, with Tottenham hunting for a replacement for Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked at the end of last week.

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Frank has built a formidable team at Brentford, with his side defying expectations for an extended period of time.

And, according to the Hounslow Herald, he wants Mbeumo and Collins to join him at Tottenham should he move on.

The publication have reported that Spurs are set to meet the Dane’s release clause in the coming hours. And Frank could make it his priority to raid the Bees for their best talent.

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Cameroon forward Mbeumo has dazzled at the Brentford Community Stadium since joining the club from Troyes in 2019 and bagged an incredible 20 goals and eight assists in the Premier League last season.

He has been linked with a £60m move to Manchester United this summer, with the Red Devils said to be closing in on his signature last week after the player pinpointed Old Trafford as his preferred destination.

But there have already been reports that Tottenham are ready to hijack the deal, with the Lilywhites able to offer the 25-year-old Champions League football.

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Meanwhile, centre-back Collins could be ready for the next chapter in his career after playing every minute of every Premier League game last season.

The 24-year-old centre-back has become a reliable presence at the heart of the Brentford backline and helped his side keep eight clean sheets in the league last term.

He is contracted to Brentford until the summer of 2029 after joining the club from Wolves in 2023 so may command a huge transfer fee.

But the opportunity to play under Frank at a club plying their trade in the top tier of European club football may prove to be irresistible to the Republic of Ireland international, if Frank does end up penning a deal at Tottenham.