It is the kind of story that has got around the Premier League, and explains why so many wealthy clubs have considered Thomas Frank. Earlier this season, the Brentford coach was having a chat with Fabian Hurzeler,

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has emerged as Tottenham's leading candidate to replace Ange Postecoglou as manager. Multiple sources have told BBC Sport that Spurs are strongly interested in Frank and that initial work has been already been undertaken to enquire about his availability.

Ange Postecoglou has been sacked as manager of Tottenham. Spurs officially announced on Friday evening that the Australian had been relieved of his duties just two weeks after ending the club’s 17-year major trophy drought.