Thomas Frank: Brentford boss ‘happy’ at club amid Manchester United link

Thomas Frank says becoming the manager of a big club would “probably not make my life better” and he is “happy” at Brentford.

It comes amid reports he is a leading candidate, external to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, who have won just three of their eight Premier League games this season.

United beat Frank’s Brentford in their last outing on Saturday to relieve some of the pressure on Ten Hag, but the Bees boss says he is not thinking about leaving the club.

Speaking on the Sports Agents podcast, external, Frank said: “I am probably at one of the best clubs in the world. End of discussion.

“In terms of alignment, leadership, culture, everything. Why should I ever leave this place?

“Things can happen and you can want new inspiration, maybe you find another inspiration at your club and you stay.

“For sure, if I ever got the offer to go to a big club and I decided to go there, it would probably not make my life better. I think we all know that.

“Maybe it is a challenge you need to try. It is not something I am thinking about.”