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Thomas Frank Responds To Manchester United Manager Links Following Erik ten Hag’s Departure
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Brentford manager Thomas Frank has responded to reports linking him with the Manchester United job following Erik ten Hag’s departure from the club on Monday morning.
Manchester United officially announced the departure of head coach Erik ten Hag on Monday morning, with assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy due to take over from his compatriot in an interim capacity going forward.
This is while the club conducts a search for their next permanent manager, although the UK’s best football betting sites are still favouring Van Nistelrooy to be given the job long term.
Other options that have been mooted in the media include the likes of Gareth Southgate, Ruben Amorim, Xavi, Graham Potter and Kieran McKenna, but also Brentford boss Thomas Frank.
Frank has been linked with the United job in the past, having enjoyed an impressive spell in West London with the Bees, and he is now being dubbed as a candidate for the role once again. The Dane provided a response to the rumours in his latest press conference.
Thomas Frank Responds To Manchester United Links
When speaking to the media ahead of Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, Frank was quizzed on whether he’d be interested in the now-vacant Manchester United managerial role.
“It’s a very delicate question. I’ve got a big responsibility to Brentford, the fans, [owner] Matthew [Denham], the leadership, the staff, and I’ve got one focus and that’s to do our best and beat Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup.
“I’ve said many, many times but I’m very happy here. It’s one of the best clubs in the world. What happens in the future, who knows? But I’m very, very happy here.”
“What happens in the future……Who knows?” 🤷♂️
Thomas Frank reacts to the Erik Ten Hag sacking and reveals whether or not he’d be open to talking to Manchester United pic.twitter.com/ZZcsJ21RWR
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He was then asked whether he has the right to talk with other clubs after spending six years with Brentford, to which he responded: “It’s difficult for me to say – that’s a hypothetical situation. I always try to be as transparent as possible. I’ll repeat myself. I’m very happy here and I can see myself being here for a long, long time in the future.
“Of course, I’ve also said that maybe if something comes up and I think, ‘That’s an opportunity I’d like to try’, okay let’s see. But for now, no, I’m very, very happy here.
“It’s more difficult [to focus] when you guys keep asking questions. I just want to focus on Sheffield Wednesday and focus on winning the game. But I get it’s a part of it.”
Like Brentford, Manchester United are also in Carabao Cup fourth round action this week, as they take on Leicester City in what will be Van Nistelrooy‘s first game in charge on Wednesday evening.