Thomas Frank responds to speculation amid links to Tottenham Hotspur
Thomas Frank, who Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly targeting as a replacement for Ange Postecoglou this summer, has insisted that he is very happy at his current club.
Those who have been following Spurs Web’s coverage will be aware that Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva, and Thomas Frank are among the names on Tottenham’s wishlist to replace Ange Postecoglou.
Some sources have suggested over recent weeks that with Iraola reluctant to leave Bournemouth, Tottenham may push ahead with a move for Frank.
In fact, it has even been alleged that Spurs are ready to meet the £9m release clause in Frank’s contract at Brentford.
Thomas Frank responds to speculation amid Tottenham links
The 51-year-old manager has done a fabulous job since taking over at the Gtech Community Stadium in 2018, helping Brentford get promoted to the top flight and establishing them as a force in the Premier League.
Having spent seven years at West London, one may assume that he would be keen on a new challenge, but Frank insisted that he is very happy at Brentford, describing the club as one of the best to work in for a manager.
When asked if he would still be in charge of the Bees on the opening day of next season, the Dane said (via TBR Football): “I will say it’s definitely on. I’m Brentford’s manager because I have a contract here I’m very happy here and I really enjoy my life and the challenge here.
“I’ve said it many times, I can’t reinforce this message enough. I’m probably at one of the best clubs in the world in terms of being a head coach. A fantastic leadership, a fantastic owner, the staff, the players, where we are, the challenges, so, yeah.”
Release clause makes Frank a tempting option for Spurs
While Thomas Frank is not a name that might excite Spurs fans, Tottenham may see him as someone who would guarantee stability, which might be what the North London club need after a historically poor campaign.
The fact that he has a release clause in his contract means that the Lilywhites will not have to negotiate with Brentford, thus potentially making the Dane a tempting option.
After his run-ins with the likes of Mourinho and Conte, Levy may also want someone with a reliable temperament rather than a disrupter, and Frank has proven at West London that he is very much the former.
Tottenham handed Heung-min Son injury boost for potential Europa League final
Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a much-needed boost ahead of a possible Europa League final, with fresh claims emerging around Heung-min Son’s fitness.
Every Tottenham fan out there would agree that the 2024/25 season has been a horror show, particularly in the Premier League, given that they are firmly down in 16th place.
But Ange Postecoglou and his players still have a shot at achieving something special, as Tottenham are so close to yet another European final in less than a decade.
Standing in their way is Bodo/Glimt, a side Spurs beat 3-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but with a return leg on Glimt’s artificial turf still to come, the tie is far from over.
Heung-min Son could return for Tottenham Europa League final
Tottenham have been without their captain, Heung-min Son, since the start of April, with the winger nursing a foot injury.
This setback has seen the Korean miss out on a few crucial games, including the second leg against Frankfurt and the first leg against Bodo/Glimt.
The expectation is that he would make it in time for the return leg of the semi-finals, but that looks increasingly unlikely.
Postecoglou has revealed that the Korean is now training and that his involvement in the Europa League is touch and go.
However, journalist Paul O Keefe has now noted that Son should be able to play in the Europa League final should Spurs reach it. Replying to somebody on X, formerly known as Twitter, the journalist said: “I was told Son will be in the final.”
Spurs desperate to have Heung-min Son fit amid James Maddison injury blow
Son, of course, is a big miss for Spurs, having been one of their most influential players this season, scoring 11 goals and assisting 11 times as well.
He is one that Ange Postecoglou would be hoping can feature in San Mames, especially after recent news of James Maddison potentially missing the rest of the season because of a knee injury.
Maddison and Solanke are the only other players to have managed 22 goal contributions in the whole of the Tottenham squad, and it would be a big blow if both Maddison and Son missed one of the biggest games in the club’s modern history.
Richarlison sends transfer hint amid rumoured return to Everton
Amidst the speculation over his future, Richarlison has just sent a big hint about a potential return to Everton this summer with his latest social media post.
While there has been a lot said and written about potential incomings at Tottenham Hotspur this summer, one would also expect several departures as the Lilywhites continue their squad rebuilding.
One man who looks certain to leave is Richarlison, who has endured another injury-hit campaign and has struggled to get a run in the side.
Rumours first emerged in March that Richarlison is on Everton’s summer wishlist, with the club said to be prioritising re-signing the striker ahead of their move to the new stadium in Bramley-Moore Dock next season.
Richarlison sends Everton transfer hint on Instagram
It was even asserted a couple of weeks ago by GiveMeSport that Everton are ready to launch a £30m offer for Richarlison as soon as the transfer window opens in June.
The Tottenham man has now sent a big hint regarding a potential return to his former stomping ground with his social media activity.
On his Instagram Stories (as relayed by Football Insider) Richarlison has shared a video of an Everton mural featuring him, captioned with two blue hearts as Goodison Park prepares to host its final ever game against Southampton later this month.
