Tottenham dealt another blow to the manager hunt when Thomas Frank distanced himself from the role days after Kovac rejected Spurs

THOMAS FRANK says he is flattered to be touted as Antonio Conte’s replacement at Tottenham but insisted he would be happy at Brentford.

Rumors of the Dane making the move to a bigger club after his outstanding work in west London have been circulating for a long time.

2

And the Bees boss has been mentioned among those believed to be the new Spurs boss following Conte’s sacking.

However, with the Bees caught up in their own pursuit of European places, Frank insists he is in no rush to go anywhere.

He said: “There have been a lot of rumors about me in the last year.

“I never get used to it, but I would say in general it’s always flattering that there are rumours.

“I have already said that I am very, very happy to be working for Brentford. Happy here.

“You never know what will happen in the future. What will happen in 10 years? Will I stay here forever? Probably not.

“Even Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger ended their era or their job at a certain point.

“I don’t know, but I’m very happy right now.”

HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON SOCCER

According to reports in Germany, Wolfsburg boss Niko Kovac has turned down the possibility of becoming Tottenham’s next manager.

Cristian Stellini has been appointed interim boss of Spurs until the end of the season, with Ryan Mason as his assistant.

Julian Nagelsmann and Mauricio Pochettino are among Tottenham’s top targets for Conte’s successor.

The North Londoners’ football chief executive Fabio Paratici was hit by a worldwide football ban from Fifa this week.

This ban means the Italian may have to step down from his role at the club.

2