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Thomas Frank has been at Brentford since 2018 Tottenham are moving towards appointing Brentford boss Thomas Frank as their new head coach following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou. Brentford are expecting a formal approach from Tottenham in the coming days but there has been no confirmation so far of dialogue between the two clubs. The Dane, 51, has emerged as a leading contender to replace Postecoglou. Brentford would be entitled to compensation for Frank, with sources indicating it would cost Tottenham more than £10m to extract him from his contract which runs until 2027. That figure could rise depending on how many members of staff Frank decides to bring with him if he is named Spurs boss. Postecoglou was sacked on Friday, 16 days after leading them to victory in the Europa League final, their first major trophy for 17 years. However, it came towards the end of their worst Premier League season, as they finished 17th after losing 22 of their 38 matches. Frank took over at Brentford in 2018 and guided them into the Premier League, winning the Championship play-off final at Wembley in 2021 and establishing them as a top-flight club on a small budget. Brentford finished 10th in the Premier League this season, seven places and 18 points above Spurs. Meanwhile, Tottenham are expected to confirm the departure of chief football officer Scott Munn this week. The Australian administrator, who joined Spurs in 2023, is understood to have left the north London club amid an internal reshuffle. Munn was a key figure in the appointment of fellow Australian Postecoglou in June 2023. Vinai Venkatesham started in his role as new chief executive last Monday, while executive director Donna Cullen left the club. Munn's exit is another significant change in what is gearing up to be a crucial summer for Tottenham ahead of next season. In addition to their search for new men's and women's head coaches, Fabio Paratici, the club's former managing director of football, is in talks over a return to the club once his Fifa ban for alleged financial irregularities linked to his time at Juventus expires in July. The Italian has been working with Spurs on a consultancy basis during his suspension, with the process towards his permanent reappointment ongoing. There has been interest from the Middle East in Paratici, but it is understood he is keen to rejoin Tottenham. Latest Tottenham news, analysis and fan views Get Tottenham news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Spurs close in on Frank as next head coach Reaction and analysis as Spurs look to appoint Frank as manager Injured Fagerson replaced by Bealham in Lions squad Hugh Bonneville stars in returning drama, The Gold Armando Iannucci and Stewart Lee on 'weird Turkish barber shops' What led to the world’s biggest-ever private equity failure? An emergency planner's essential items on a desert island Fun French Open whets Wimbledon appetite - Second Serve On honeymoon, playing in a final - Webster's rise to Test all-rounder Jobe Bellingham following brother's path but wants 'own identity' Sinner and Alcaraz thriller proves rivalry here to stay The Queen's champion who reigned for half a century Clement 'had bad feeling after League Cup final' What next for heavyweight division after Wardley win? The stunning football pitches hiding in the Arctic Circle. Video The stunning football pitches hiding in the Arctic Circle Why 'the game is about glory' has a hollow ring at Spurs The cracks at Spurs that Europa League glory could not hide Life as the Netball Super League's youngest player. Video Life as the Netball Super League's youngest player Where next for Grealish if he leaves Man City as expected? How the Glazer family cost Manchester United £1. 2bn What will Trump travel ban mean for sport? Meet the players who will defend England's European title 'There's a UFC belt at end of tunnel', Harrison tells abuse victims Delap done - which other strikers will be wanted this summer? 75 years of F1 in pictures Ask Me Anything, the BBC Sport service designed to serve you Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.