Thomas Frank is a ‘main candidate to take over at Man United’ if Erik ten Hag is sacked… with the Brentford boss ‘admired by many’ at Outdated Trafford

Brentford boss Thomas Frank is reportedly a robust contender to exchange Erik ten Hag at Man United if the Dutchman is sacked.

United have endured a dismal and chaotic season which has seen Ten Hag come underneath vital scrutiny in his position. 

Though the Purple Devils are within the FA Cup remaining, they crashed out of the Champions League within the group stage, whereas they’re in peril of lacking out on qualifying for Europe for subsequent season with Ten Hag’s facet in eighth place with simply two video games to go.

And, in keeping with The Telegraph, United – whose footballing operation is led by INEOS after Sir Jim Ratcliffe accomplished his partial takeover of the membership in December – are but to decide on Ten Hag’s future.

Nonetheless, the report goes onto state that in the event that they do determine to go in a unique route then Frank has a number of admirers at Outdated Trafford.

The Danish coach has had a significant influence with Brentford since taking on in October 2018, remodeling them from a mid-table Championship membership to a constant Premier League outfit, with the Bees ending thirteenth and ninth of their two full high flight campaigns.

The report goes onto add how Frank has an current relationship with INEOS, whereas he has additionally linked up with Sir Dave Brailsford, the group’s director of sport, earlier than their funding in United.

Though the Dane’s official title at Brentford is ‘supervisor’, United could be looking for a head coach to focus solely on the group, with new technical director Jason Wilcox and incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth set to supervise different issues, together with recruitment.

Nonetheless, the report goes onto declare that Frank would nonetheless match the profile of head coach United are looking for, with the membership looking for somebody who can oversee a rebuild somewhat than a short-term repair from a confirmed trophy winner. 

Frank – who’s underneath contract with Brentford till 2027 – has seen his inventory rise considerably with the Bees, profitable 114 of his 273 video games in cost and a number of other high flight sides have taken an curiosity in him.

Throughout his time in south west London, Brentford have additionally change into some of the profitable data-driven golf equipment in Europe.

However, whereas Frank is popular with United’s hierarchy, there are equally a number of different coaches who could possibly be on the transfer this summer time.

Thomas Tuchel is about to exit Bayern Munich, whereas the likes of Graham Potter are and not using a membership and Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim has been linked to a number of high groups throughout Europe.

In the meantime, Ten Hag is anticipated to stay in his place till at the very least the FA Cup remaining towards Man Metropolis on Could 25, with INEOS and Ratcliffe set to assessment the state of affairs in the summertime earlier than making a choice on his future.

The Dutchman final week claimed it might take an absence of a ‘widespread sense’ to dismiss him, however there isn’t any doubt he has did not carry out this season.

United return to motion on Wednesday after they host Newcastle as they give the impression of being to keep away from their lowest Premier League end within the post-Sir Alex Ferguson period.