Who will be the next Tottenham Hotspur manager following the firing of Ange Postecoglou in North London? One thing's for sure — the standards will be high and excuses not tolerated. MORE — USMNT’s Cardoso reportedly nears Atleti move Postecoglou was canned by chairman Daniel Levy despite the club's Europa League triumph — their first trophy in 17 years — as an injury-ravaged season saw Tottenham Hotspur focus on the UEL at the expense of the Premier League.

Tottenham want to appoint Thomas Frank after several meetings took place, following the decision to sack Ange Postecoglou, GMS sources understand.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank and Fulham manager Marco Silva lead Tottenham Hotspur's shortlist to replace Ange Postecoglou, sources have told ESPN.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has emerged as Tottenham's leading candidate to replace Ange Postecoglou as manager. Multiple sources have told BBC Sport that Spurs are strongly interested in Frank and that initial work has been already been undertaken to enquire about his availability.

Succession planning begins at BrentfordBrentford are drawing up contingency plans as head coach Thomas Frank edges closer to a potential move to Tottenham Hotspur. Sources indicate Ipswich Town boss