Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy and other influential figures behind the scenes have held conversations over whether to attempt to make a move for Brentford boss Thomas Frank if Ange Postecoglou is sacked by the Hotspur Way hierarchy, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Spurs suffered their 17th Premier League defeat of the campaign when they were beaten by Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend, leading to there being increased speculation over the possibility of an alteration being made in the dugout, and key decision-makers have been assessing their options.
Frank Emerging as a Serious Option for Spurs
Danish tactician on north Londoners' radar ahead of possible change
Frank has been discussed by Tottenham as a potential option to replace Postecoglou if they choose to wield the axe, according to GMS sources, having been succession planning after seeing the north Londoners fall adrift of the continental qualification spots ahead of their Europa League quarter-final second leg against Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday.
The Danish tactician has a £9million release clause written into his contract at Brentford, meaning that Spurs could leave their domestic counterparts helpless if they up the ante in their pursuit, while his Premier League experience is being seen as an attractive asset behind the scenes.
GMS sources have been informed that Frank - who has been described as 'one of the best managers in the world' - has worked his way onto Tottenham's radar as Levy prepares for all eventualities, but Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola and Fulham chief Marco Silva have also been earmarked as possible candidates.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Thomas Frank has guided Brentford to 132 wins from 311 matches at the helm
Postecoglou insisted that luck deserted his Spurs side after a host of saves from goalkeeper Kaua Santos resulted in the capital club being held to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their tie against Eintracht Frankfurt, meaning they are facing an uphill battle to progress as they prepare to head to Germany this week.
GMS sources recently revealed that, in a fresh twist, Bournemouth chairman Bill Foley is planning to hold discussions with Iraola over penning a new contract and, should the Spaniard sign on the dotted line at the Vitality Stadium, Frank will come into view as a serious contender to head into the Tottenham hot-seat if a change is made by Levy.
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