Tottenham set to make formal approach for Frank

Tottenham are expected to make a formal approach to Brentford manager Thomas Frank this week with the Dane keen to bring his backroom staff with him.

Brentford had been mulling over promoting from within should Frank depart, with coach Justin Cochrane a candidate, but they are considering an approach for Ipswich Town's Kieran McKenna.

Spurs sacked Ange Postecoglou on Friday but Mail Sport understands that he is already the target for another Premier League club.

Spurs also relieved his assistants Mile Jedinak, Nick Montgomery and Sergio Raimundo of their duties with Matt Wells and goalkeeping coach Rob Burch staying. Though that could change depending on who arrives.

If Spurs fail to reach agreement over Frank's estimated £9m compensation, Fulham's Marco Silva and Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner are considered alternative options. However, Spurs hope their sporting director Johan Lange, a former colleague of Frank at Danish side Lyngby, can exert some influence.

The two coached together at Lyngby, and are said to have maintained a good relationship.

Meanwhile, Cochrane, who is head of coaching at Brentford and part of Thomas Tuchel's England staff, was a former youth team coach at Spurs and his knowledge of the club could prove helpful if Frank makes the switch.

In a further shake-up, Spurs are expected to hand Fabio Paratici a greater role alongside Lange later this summer following the departure of chief football officer Scott Munn. Spurs have also sacked Robert Vilahamn as women’s team head coach after they just avoided relegation.