Thomas Frank's move to Tottenham on brink of completion as Brentford identify ex-Premier League boss as top candidate
TOTTENHAM are on the verge of agreeing a deal with Brentford for Thomas Frank.
High-level sources involved in the negotiations have told SunSport that the switch is now
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Spurs are on the verge of agreeing a deal with Brentford for Thomas Frank
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Spurs made Danish boss Frank their No1 target
Frank has already said yes to come to Spurs - it has just been a matter of the two clubs coming to a financial agreement.
The Bees hold a release clause on Frank that is believed to be around £10million.
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Ipswich chief Kieran McKenna is set to be among the candidates Brentford will consider as Frank's replacement.
Should Frank leave, it will end a near seven-year stay with the Bees where he has won promotion to the Premier League and managed two top-ten finishes, including this term.
But SunSport understands McKenna is happy at Ipswich and determined to take the club back to the Prem following their relegation.
Meanwhile Postecoglou has
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The former Celtic treble-winner
is understood to have been sounded out by clubs in
and on the Continent already.
But Postecoglou, who is enjoying some time with his family, is happy not to rush any decision over his future.
That does not rule out a quick return to management, however, should the right opportunity present itself.
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