Brentford boss Thomas Frank has discussed his immediate future at the club after being mentioned as a potential candidate to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.
The Bees boss got a taste of life at Old Trafford last weekend as his side took a deserved lead before collapsing in the second half as United came from behind to claim a valuable win.
After six great years at the club, during which Frank ended Brentford’s agonizing wait for Premier League promotion and has kept the club in the division ever since, it’s no surprise that the top sides are keeping their fingers on the pulse.
United are believed to be among the interested parties if they ever decide to part ways with Ten Hag after the club’s worst start to a top-flight season, but Frank has reassured Brentford supporters that he is not considering any future move at the club . moment.
With ambitions to make Brentford a consistent Premier League team in the top half, the Danish coach cut a calm and collected figure as he made suggestions that joining a ‘big club’ would improve his life.
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has discussed his immediate future at the club after being linked with Man United
Frank has been tipped as a potential candidate to replace current United boss Erik ten Hag (right)
Frank has overseen Brentford’s rise to become a consistent side in the Premier League
“If I ever leave Brentford it will be in the future. Who knows what will happen in the future,” Frank told the Sports Agent podcast.
‘I’m probably at one of the best clubs in the world, end of discussion, in terms of coordination, leadership, culture, everything. Why should I ever leave this place? But things can happen.
‘You may want new inspiration, you may find another inspiration at your club and stay ahead, you never know. If I were ever offered to go to a big club and I decided to go there, it probably wouldn’t make my life any better.
‘I think we all know that. Maybe it’s a challenge you should try. Don’t know. It’s not something I think about. You don’t know what it would be like if you got another job. Maybe it will even be better than here. I don’t know.
Frank has admitted he is happy at Brentford amid talks over his future at the club
‘I only look at the exposure of certain managers. I don’t think that’s part of the football they love. I am happy here. What will happen in the future will happen and we will go from there,” Frank said.
Frank’s reassurance for Bees supporters comes as Mail Sport revealed that Man United have also identified former Barcelona boss Xavi as a top managerial candidate.
The Spaniard has been out of work since leaving the club in bizarre circumstances at the end of last season, after initially reversing his earlier decision to part ways.
Discussions have been held with the ex-Catalan coach as United continue to assess all their options if his contract with Ten Hag is terminated.