Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of appointing Thomas Frank as their new head coach, with affirmation anticipated as early as this weekend.

Talks between Spurs and Brentford have reportedly progressed positively, with rising confidence that Frank might be unveiled throughout the subsequent 48 hours because the successor to Ange Postecoglou, who was dismissed simply 16 days after main Tottenham to Europa League glory, the membership’s first main trophy in 17 years.

Negotiations are stated to be amicable, with all events eager to agree swiftly. In keeping with BBC Sport, newly appointed Spurs CEO Vinai Venkatesham, who formally took workplace final Monday, is taking part in a key position within the hiring course of alongside membership chairman Daniel Levy.

Brentford are entitled to a compensation package deal price round £10 million for the 51-year-old Dane, who has been with the membership since 2016. That price may enhance relying on the variety of workers members Frank chooses to carry with him to North London.

Frank took full cost of Brentford in 2018, after initially serving as assistant supervisor, and led the Bees into the Premier League by profitable the Championship play-off closing in 2021.

Since then, he has earned widespread popularity of establishing Brentford within the prime flight on a modest price range.

Brentford completed tenth within the 2024/25 Premier League season, effectively above Tottenham, who slumped to seventeenth, profitable simply 11 of their 38 matches.

Frank’s appointment would mark a major change in route for Spurs as they appear to rebuild following a disappointing home marketing campaign, regardless of their European triumph.