Thomas Frank's Manchester United record as he emerges as 'strong contender' to replace Erik ten Hag
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBrentford manager Thomas Frank is reportedly a strong contender to replace Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag should he be sacked at the end of the season.
According to The Telegraph, the Danish head coach has already built a strong relationship with INEOS prior to Sir Jim Ratcliffe purchasing a stake in United.
It is understood no decision has yet been made on Ten Hag's future at Old Trafford but co-owners of the club have admiration for what Frank has achieved at Brentford.
One sticking point is that Frank prefers to be a 'manager' rather than the 'head coach' which INEOS would want him to be. Incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox are ready to spearhead United's recruitment moving forwards. READ MORE: United star 'reveals' Ten Hag replacement READ MORE: Neville and Carragher disagree on Ten Hag fate With the 50-year-old the latest name to be linked with the United job should Ten Hag depart, MEN Sport has taken a closer look at the Dane's record against the Reds.
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