(3-4-3) New Manchester United line up to take on Brentford under Van Nistelrooy as Caretaker – as INEOS set to officially unveil new manager today
(3-4-3) New Manchester United line up to take on Brentford under Van Nistelrooy as Caretaker – as INEOS
Manchester United are reportedly considering 50-year-old Brentford manager Thomas Frank as a candidate to replace Erik ten Hag.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Thomas Frank is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are weighing up parting ways with Erik ten Hag after a disastrous start to the 2024/25 season. So, the 50-year-old Brentford manager has emerged as a candidate to replace the Dutch tactician at Old Trafford.
Thomas Frank and his journey
Thomas Frank has established himself as one of the most underrated managers in the Premier League since taking Brentford to the top flight a few years ago. The Bees have proven their naysayers wrong by becoming an ever-present Premier League club while producing impressive wins over the English bigwigs every season.
The 50-year-old has forged a solid team that does not shy away from taking the game to the most fearsome opponents. That quality has endeared the Danish tactician to several high-profile clubs, especially in the Premier League. Widespread reports have linked Frank with Chelsea, Manchester United, and Newcastle United, among others.
The latest update has suggested that Frank remains on Manchester United’s radar amid the rising pressure on Erik ten Hag. The Red Devils are contemplating their options ahead of the upcoming international break, with the incumbent manager under duress to deliver results or face the axe.
Manchester United move on the horizon?
Manchester United’s interest in Thomas Frank is understandable, even though, unlike previous managers, he will not be a glamorous arrival at Old Trafford. The Danish tactician knows how to deliver the results and make his teams play as more than the sum of their parts.
So, Frank could be a top-notch managerial appointment for Manchester United. However, the Dane is not the only candidate on the Premier League club’s radar, with Thomas Tuchel and Gareth Southgate among the other targets. Meanwhile, the report has refuted claims that the Red Devils have submitted an offer to Simone Inzaghi.
Recent reports have claimed that the Inter Milan manager has rejected Manchester United’s approach. So, Frank will be in contention to replace Erik ten Hag, with Dan Ashworth having the final say on the Dutchman’s future at Old Trafford.
