Thomas Frank emerges as strong contender for Man Utd job – but club don’t want a ‘manager’
MANCHESTER UNITED are strongly considering Thomas Frank to be their next boss, according to reports.
The Brentford boss, 50, could land the Old Trafford gig should Ineos decide to axe Erik ten Hag at the end of the season.
Ten Hag, 54, is under increasing pressure following a dismal season for United.
But a decision on the Dutchman's future is reportedly yet to be made.
Should Ten Hag be sacked, the Telegraph claim that Frank will be a "strong contender" to land the job.
The Brentford boss has a prior relationship with Ineos director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford dating back to before the company's Old Trafford arrival.
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Frank has been in charge of Brentford since 2018.
He holds the position of manager in West London, but would have to fulfil a head coach role should he land the Man Utd gig.
Ineos have been busy restructuring the Red Devils' football set up since buying a stake in the club.
Richard Arnold and John Murtough have left their roles as chief executive and football director respectively.
The Red Devils are determined to land Dan Ashworth from Newcastle as sporting director.
While Jason Wilcox has arrived from Southampton as technical director, with Omar Berrada moving from Manchester City to be CEO.
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