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Brentford have reportedly identified a replacement for Thomas Frank in the event that the Danish boss replaces Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham. Spurs confirmed Postecoglou's departure on Friday night and Frank has become a leading contender to make the short journey from west to north London.

Daniel Levy's outfit would need to pay a hefty compensation package to prise Frank out of Brentford, who would ideally like to keep hold of the man who got them promoted and established the Bees as a regular in the Premier League. However, plans are being made in case Frank departs for Spurs.

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TalkSPORT claim that Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna is one option being considered by Brentford and he is appreciated by the club's hierarchy, despite being unable to keep his side in the top flight this year.

Frank has been made Spurs' top choice to take over from Postecoglou and while there has been no official approach, Brentford have been made aware of their rivals' preference.

Levy and Frank have spoken directly on a number of occasions and negotiations are expected to ramp up in the coming days.

Frank has been mentioned alongside the likes of Marco Silva, Andoni Iraola and Roberto De Zerbi, but is the number one candidate while the former Brighton boss has already snubbed a return to English football.

Since guiding Brentford to promotion in 2021, Frank's side have finished 13th, ninth, 16th and 10th in their four seasons in the top flight, and were in contention for a European place.

McKenna, despite his many admirers, would be tasked with continuing the stellar work of his potential predecessor even though he was unable to prevent Ipswich from relegation.

The former Manchester United coach had been linked with the top job at Old Trafford a year ago, alongside Chelsea rumours, before committing his future to Ipswich.

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Frank, meanwhile, has previously worked with Tottenham's technical director Johan Lange at Danish side Lyngby and was considered for the Aston Villa job while Lange was in charge in the Midlands.

He may face an uphill task should he join Spurs, with the dressing room said to be very upset at the decision to sack Postecoglou following their Europa League success, with several players now wanting to leave the club.

Tottenham have reportedly been rejected by Roberto De Zerbi in their search to replace Ange Postecoglou. Spurs announced on Friday that they had parted ways with the Aussie, just weeks after he led the club to Europa League success over Manchester United.

A poor overall Premier League campaign proved to weigh too heavily on the mind of Daniel Levy when deciding whether to keep his faith in Postecoglou for another season and hope that his side ending their silverware trophy drought would kickstart a successful period for the club.

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Tottenham are now scouring the market for a replacement, and several options have already been shortlisted by the higher powers at the club. Reports have suggested ex-Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has come under consideration, as well as Fulham manager Marco Silva.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Spurs also made an approach for former Brighton boss De Zerbi ‘in recent days’. However, the Italian quickly rejected the approach as he is keen to remain at Marseille.

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De Zerbi led the club to a second-place finish in the Ligue 1 last season, behind Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, and has been given immense spending power at the Stade Velodrome.

Spurs will therefore focus their attention on their ‘leading candidate’ Thomas Frank. Tottenham are hoping to advance in talks to sign the Brentford manager soon, having shortlisted the Danish boss as a key target earlier this season.

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Frank has previously snubbed approaches from suitors in years gone by in favour of remaining with the Bees, though it remains to be seen whether he is ready to make the next step in his career and inherit a trophy-winning squad with momentum behind them.

However, there are suggestions that Tottenham’s next manager may have a tough task on their hands given the sheer impact that Postecoglou’s departure has had. The Telegraph report that Spurs are at risk of a ‘player revolt’ as a result of the decision to sack the ex-Celtic boss and one of his successor’s first tasks will be ‘repairing the damage’.

Some Tottenham stars are said to be looking to leave the club as a result of Postecoglou’s sacking, being left unhappy by the decision itself and also how the matter was handled – with the 59-year-old left in the dark over his future for two weeks after guiding his side to Europa League glory.

Manchester United are in pole position to sign Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo this summer. The talented 25-year-old has reportedly offered his hand to dance with the Red Devils, who finished last season at their lowest ebb since Sir Alex Ferguson's decline-sparking retirement.

Despite rival interest from Champions League trio Arsenal, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, Mbeumo has chosen Old Trafford as his next destination. All that's left is the transfer fee. Brentford rejected an initial offer worth £45million plus £5m in add-ons, seeking a package worth £60m.

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While United will be cooking up a revised offer closer to the Bees' demands, a transfer is never complete until it's complete.

This is a club that knows such a reality better than most, a la the supposed capture of a talented teenage midfielder named John Obi Mikel in 2005 before Chelsea had other ideas.

Mbeumo could well be M16-bound, but until Brentford accept a bid, one of the Premier League's best forwards is on the market.

And Tottenham, among United's rival admirers, could be about to obtain the ultimate weapon to convince the Cameroon international to make a U-turn.

On Friday, Spurs announced the sacking of Ange Postecoglou just 16 days after he achieved Europa League glory against United in Bilbao.

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Brentford manager Thomas Frank is reportedly the leading candidate to replace Postecoglou at the helm, with developments expected next week.

If Frank is considering jumping ship with Mbeumo, there could be a risk of the Dane attempting to convince his talisman to join him in a joint new venture.

United will be confident of sealing a deal, but Tottenham's bombshell announcement, which has reportedly sparked uproar among players, adds impetus to shake hands with Brentford.

Ignoring a club of Newcastle's trophy-winning scarcity for the allure of a global heavyweight like Manchester United is understandable.

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But while Spurs may not hit those heights either, it's not outrageous to suggest a stay in London alongside a coach he shares an impeccable relationship with wouldn't appeal to Mbeumo.

The Brentford No. 19, who scored 20 goals and registered eight assists in the Premier League last season, is highly likely to stick to his guns and land at Old Trafford.

However, news of Postecoglou's dismissal and Frank's potential cross-London switch should act as a catalyst for United's negotiators to meet the Bees' asking price the second time around.

The last thing Ruben Amorim or the club needs is to be thrust into a transfer saga when they have such much more to address before the start of next season.

Tottenham Hotspur are at risk of a dressing room revolt after Daniel Levy's decision to brutally sack Ange Postecoglou as the club's head coach on Friday. Spurs axed Postecoglou just 16 days after he achieved a historic Europa League triumph by beating Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao, ending a 17-year trophy drought.

The Australian boss also oversaw a humiliating Premier League campaign, finishing in 17th with an unacceptable 22 defeats from 38 games. Despite lifting Spurs' first European silverware in 41 years, it was the domestic form that ultimately convinced Levy to make a change. However, the ruthless call reportedly hasn't gone down well among the players who fought for Postecoglou until the final whistle.

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According to the Telegraph, Levy faces the threat of a toxic player revolt after parting ways with Postecoglou in such a brutal manner.

The Spurs chairman is also believed to have sacked chief football officer Scott Munn, who was one of the ex-head coach's most loyal allies.

It's claimed that the development has angered a number of players, some to such an extent that they now want to leave the club in the summer transfer window.

Spurs left Postecoglou waiting to hear about his future for over two weeks after glory in the Basque Country before swinging the axe on Friday.

The report adds that the club's new head coach will immediately inherit the daunting task of repairing a dressing room largely broken by their predecessor's departure.

Multiple Tottenham players publicly showed Postecoglou support in the final weeks of his two-year reign.

After winning the Europa League, captain Son Heung-min said: "He [Postecoglou] won the trophy. Nobody did it, so, look, it is not up to me or the players.

"But we just have to look at the facts, at the fact that we have not won in 17 years. Today is the day we finally won it. It is the manager who wins the trophy. So we see what is going to happen."

Pedro Porro had shared the impact speculation about Postecoglou's sack had had on him and insisted he still had the support of the dressing room.

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In the wake of the dismissal, Porro was the first Tottenham player to publicly react, bidding farewell on Instagram.

He wrote: Thank you for everything, boss. For mentoring me early on, helping me settle into the club, and trusting me out on the pitch.

"I’ll always be grateful for the way you led us, defended us, and kept us going through all the highs and lows.

"Above everything, you gave us one of the greatest moments in the club’s history, and for that, you’ll always be celebrated. Wishing you all the very best, boss."

Tottenham Hotspur have already discussed a potential reunion with Mauricio Pochettino after sacking head coach Ange Postecoglou on Friday, according to reports. Daniel Levy is said to be considering five candidates following the decision to dismiss Postecoglou weeks after his historic Europa League triumph.

In a club statement, Spurs suggested that Premier League performance was a crucial factor in their move to part ways with the Australian boss. Postecoglou oversaw a 17th-place finish with 22 defeats before salvaging something sweet from a troublesome campaign with a 1-0 win against Manchester United in Bilbao. The Athletic claim that Tottenham are expected to decide on their new head coach next week amid preparations for the 2025/26 season.

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And, according to BBC Sport, five candidates, four of whom currently work in the Premier League, make up the Lilywhites' shortlist.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank is said to currently be the top choice to replace Postecoglou due to his impressive work in West London.

Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola, Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner and Fulham's Marco Silva have also been touted as possible targets.

The report adds that Pochettino, who currently manages the United States ahead of the 2026 World Cup, is another option discussed by the power brokers.

A Pochettino return would be a fairytale for many Tottenham supporters after his successful - yet silverware-less - first spell at the club.

The Argentine is still often the subject of chants from the stands after guiding Spurs to second and third in the Premier League.

He also took the Lilywhites to a Champions League final but suffered a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool and, five months later, was sacked.

Spurs were languishing in 14th, and Levy cited "extremely disappointing" domestic results as the reason for his decision. Jose Mourinho replaced him.

Pochettino boasts the highest win percentage of any manager in the club's history (54.3 per cent) and has publicly admitted his desire to return one day.

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However, a summer comeback is unlikely as the 53-year-old prepares to lead the USMNT into their home World Cup, shared with Canada and Mexico, next year.

Tottenham would also owe the United States' soccer federation an eye-watering compensation fee to lure Pochettino back to North London.

A Premier League appointment is more probable, given Frank, Silva and Glasner's presence in Spurs' current thinking.

But it would be somewhat surprising if Pochettino didn't receive a second chance in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hot seat somewhere down the line.

Liverpool have reportedly agreed their fourth deal of the summer with Arne Slot wasting no time in the transfer market. The Reds have been the Premier League's busiest club, having already completed a number of early moves. Jeremie Frimpong became their first signing of the window earlier this month, arriving from Bayer Leverkusen on a six-year contract.

They have also lost two key players in the weeks since they lifted the Premier League trophy at Anfield. Trent Alexander-Arnold has completed his long-awaited move to Real Madrid, who paid £10million to sign him in time for the Club World Cup. Caoimhin Kelleher has also left the club, joining Brentford in a deal worth around £18m.

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Liverpool are reportedly on the verge of finalising their fourth summer deal, with a young goalkeeper set to arrive in the coming days. Armin Pecsi will join the Reds from Puskas Akademia in a club-record sale for the Hungarian outfit, according to Fabrizio Romano.

It is said that Pecsi has given the green light to Liverpool's project with personal terms already settled. A few minor details are still being ironed out at club level, but the move is expected to go through without a hitch.

Pecsi made 30 league appearances for Puskas Akademia in the season just gone, keeping nine clean sheets. The 22-year-old was born in Austria but has represented Hungary at youth international level.

He was previously nominated for the prestigious Golden Boy award in recognition of his stellar displays between the sticks. Liverpool will be hoping to nurture his talent so that he becomes an important player for them in the future.

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The Reds are well-stacked in goal with Alisson Becker widely expected to retain the gloves next season. He will be supported by Giorgi Mamardashvili, who is set to offer competition for a starting spot and provide injury cover.

Pecsi, therefore, might struggle to play first-team football unless he is given the opportunity to impress in domestic cups. It remains to be seen if he will be loaned out in his debut season to gain further experience.

Liverpool have also been working on a blockbuster deal to sign Florian Wirtz, who is said to be close to joining the Reds. If the move goes ahead, it will see them pay a record transfer fee with Bayer Leverkusen thought to be demanding around £126m.

Wirtz is reportedly eager to join Liverpool despite interest from the likes of Bayern Munich and Manchester City. Although terms are yet to be fully agreed, there is an expectation that he will arrive on Merseyside in the near future.

Thomas Frank has already suggested that he could reject a move to Tottenham in favour of staying at Brentford. He is thought to be the early favourite to replace Ange Postecoglou, who was relieved of his duties on Friday. The charismatic Aussie won the club's first major trophy in 17 years but oversaw a dire period of form in the Premier League, which led to his dismissal.

Frank is already being touted as the leading candidate to succeed Postecoglou in the Tottenham dugout. He has emerged as one of the Premier League's most coveted managers, having established Brentford as a regular fixture in the top flight. However, it seems Tottenham might have a job on their hands to convince him to leave the Bees.

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Speaking about his future back in August, the 51-year-old hinted that he was prepared to reject 'bigger and better clubs' in order to continue his work at Brentford.

"I may be in one of the best football jobs in the world," he told Sky Sports News. "I mean that because the work environment is so good, the owner is so good, it's such a good environment. Everything is top.

"Do you want to try something different in the future? That's the thing. Maybe, but it's not like I need to try something bigger or better. Because what is better? I'm definitely very ambitious and I think I can achieve everything I want to with Brentford."

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Tottenham have already met with intermediaries to discuss the possibility of appointing Frank, according to The Guardian. They are said to be giving 'serious thought' to a move for the Brentford manager, having been impressed with his stellar work.

The report adds that senior figures at Brentford are confident that Frank will stay with them for at least another season. He remains tied down until 2027, meaning Tottenham would have to fork out millions of pounds in order to appoint him.

It has been reported that a significant buyout clause was inserted when Frank last renewed his contract in 2022. If the clause is met by Tottenham, it will be down to the Dane to decide whether he wants to stay at Brentford or join the north Londoners.

Frank has managed Brentford since 2018, when he was promoted to the role after two years as an assistant coach. He guided the Bees to the Premier League in his third season and has successfully consolidated their position as a mid-table club.

Tottenham Hotspur have announced their decision to sack Ange Postecoglou weeks after celebrating Europa League glory to end the club's 17-year trophy drought. Daniel Levy has brutally pulled the plug on the Australian coach's reign after an abysmal Premier League campaign, which featured 22 defeats and a 17th-place finish.

According to The Athletic, Spurs are expected to decide on their new head coach next week, wasting little time amid preparations for the 2025/26 season. Brentford boss Thomas Frank is reportedly the early leading candidate, but the Lilywhites' shortlist will include multiple Premier League options.

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Read on as Express Sport pinpoints four of Postecoglou's potential successors, three of which are already based on English shores.

Thomas Frank

The Athletic aren't the only outlet framing Frank as Tottenham's early top choice to replace Postecoglou in the hot seat, and it's easy to see why.

The 51-year-old has been linked with a heavyweight job for years after overseeing Brentford's rise to the Premier League and establishing them as a top-flight club.

Frank has showcased an ability to develop players to replace big-name exits, like Ivan Toney last summer, and an impressive tactical adaptability.

The Danish coach is already settled in London but won't come cheap, considering he has a release clause in his Brentford contract. Spurs would have had to pay Postecoglou a significant fee to part ways.

Marco Silva

Another manager who has made a name for himself in London is Marco Silva. The Portuguese boss has grown a reputation as a master tactician, bringing entertaining football to Fulham.

Silva was linked with Spurs back in April and will surely be in the club's thinking as a positive match in terms of their desired play style.

The 47-year-old has vast experience managing in England, having previously been at Watford, Hull City and Everton.

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Andoni Iraola

Andoni Iraola has taken the Premier League by storm at Bournemouth, guiding the Cherries to European contention before they tailed off in the dying embers of the campaign.

The Spaniard has transformed Bournemouth into one of the league's most entertaining sides, spearheading wins against the likes of Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle United last term.

His recruitment has been particularly impressive, bringing players like Milos Kerkez, Dean Huijsen and Justin Kluivert to the Vitality Stadium.

Spurs need to get their transfer business right if they are to compete in the Champions League and improve their embarrassing league finish.

Edin Terzic

Alright, how about an external option? Edin Terzic has been out of work since leaving Borussia Dortmund last summer, shortly after guiding the club to the Champions League final.

Interestingly, it might already be known that he's on Spurs' radar.

In December, Besiktas president Serdal Adali revealed that while Terzic was a target, he was expecting to reach an agreement to replace Postecoglou.

The German has already proven he can manage huge personalities and talents like Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham. He's an attractive option.

Ange Postecoglou released an emotional statement just minutes after it was confirmed that he had been sacked by Tottenham. The charismatic Aussie was relieved of his duties on Friday despite ending the club's trophy drought by winning the Europa League. He could not replicate that success in the Premier League with Tottenham finishing one place above the relegation zone.

Postecoglou had intended to stay on at Tottenham but the decision was ultimately taken out of his hands. He received backing from the dressing room and supporters but Daniel Levy chose to wield the axe despite the possibility of a backlash. Shortly after the news of his sacking was confirmed, Postecoglou released a lengthy statement to sum up his immediate thoughts.

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He said: "When I reflect on my time as manager of Tottenham Hotspur my overriding emotion is one of pride. 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 seven 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."

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Postecoglou also paid tribute to the members of staff who worked alongside him behind the scenes, as well as sending a heartfelt message to the club's supporters.

He continued: "I sincerely want to thank those who are the lifeblood of the club, the supporters. I know there were some difficult times but I always felt that they wanted me to succeed and that gave me all the motivation I needed to push on.

"It's important to acknowledge the hard-working people at Spurs who gave me encouragement on a daily basis. And finally, I want to thank those who were with me every day for the last two years.

"A fantastic group of young men who are now legends of this football club and the brilliant coaches who never once doubted we could do something special. We are forever connected. Audere est Facere."

It remains to be seen who Tottenham will appoint to replace Postecoglou over the coming weeks. Brentford boss Thomas Frank is thought to be the early favourite while Fulham head coach Marco Silva has also been linked with the role.

Tottenham have sacked Ange Postecoglou just weeks after he led the club to the Europa League trophy, claiming their first piece of major silverware in 17 years. The Aussie had garnered considerable support from the fanbase after the famous victory in Bilbao, but a 17th-placed Premier League finish has ultimately proven impossible to ignore for chairman Daniel Levy.

Postecoglou guided Spurs not only to a historic night in Spain by winning the Europa League, but he also secured the club Champions League football next year in the process. He received backing from the dressing room and supporters, but Levy is still ready to wield the axe despite the possibility of major backlash from the Spurs fanbase.

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In a club statement, Spurs said: "The board has unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of the club for a change to take place. Following a positive start in the 2023/24 Premier League (PL) season, we recorded 78 points from the last 66 PL games. This culminated in our worst-ever PL finish last season.

"At times there were extenuating circumstances - injuries and then a decision to prioritise our European campaign. Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the club’s greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph.

"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.

"This has been one of the toughest decisions we have had to make and is not a decision that we have taken lightly, nor one we have rushed to conclude. We have made what we believe is the right decision to give us the best chance of success going forward, not the easy decision."

Spurs lost 22 of 38 league games, picking up 38 points in total after a 4-1 thrashing at home by Brighton on the final day of the season. But James Maddison led the calls for Postecoglou to remain in charge next season.

"We are behind the manager 100 per cent," said midfielder Maddison. "I think he's a great man. We have had a poor season, especially in the league. We've been very good in Europe, but the league season has been unacceptable.

"He's my manager, he's my gaffer and I respect him an awful amount. The narrative [of Postecoglou's job being under threat] is something we players are trying to keep away from because it's not healthy.”

Postecoglou, who declared during the club’s trophy parade that similarly to TV shows “season three is better than season two”, was also bemused at the constant questions put to him during press conferences about his future.

“How do I assess the season? Outstanding,” he said after defeat to Brighton in the final game of the season. “We won a trophy which we haven't done for 17 years and we're in the Champions League.

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“I'll be honest, I'm finding it weird to be talking about my future when we've done something unprecedented. I made decisions I felt gave us the best chance of achieving the goal we needed to achieve and that has affected our league form. If people don't want to take that into account, then there is nothing I can say.”

Brentford boss Thomas Frank is expected to be one of the frontrunners to take over from Postecoglou in north London, as he holds a strong relationship with Spurs’ technical director Johan Lange. The pair coached together in Denmark.

Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola is also thought to be on Spurs’ shortlist as they go in search of Premier League experience. Iraola has a release clause on the south coast between £9m and £10m.