Brentford manager Thomas Frank has refused to shut down speculation that he might join Premier League rivals Manchester United and replace Erik ten Hag.
Dutch coach Ten Hag has avoided the sack during the international break, with Man Utd chiefs Dan Ashworth and Omar Berrada deciding to stick with the 54-year-old despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s recommendation that he be axed. While Ten Hag remains in charge, the Man Utd hierarchy could pull the trigger if the team picks up yet more disappointing results against the likes of Brentford, Fenerbahce and West Ham United in the coming weeks.
Thomas Tuchel was Ratcliffe’s No 1 target, in the event that Ten Hag was sacked, but the German has since agreed to become the new England boss from January 1.
Ahead of his side’s trip to Old Trafford on Saturday, which could pile yet more pressure on Ten Hag, Frank was asked to clarify his future.
While the 51-year-old is enjoying his time at Brentford, he did not end the Man Utd links.
“I’ve said many times I’m very happy at Brentford,” Frank told talkSPORT.
“Who knows what will happen in the future. Maybe I stay here for many years. I’m open, maybe something happens.
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