Thomas Frank is weighing a return to Premier League management after leaving Tottenham in February, with Crystal Palace and Fulham among the clubs reportedly being monitored by the former Brentford boss.
The 52-year-old is understood to be assessing potential opportunities while waiting for the right opening. Neither Palace nor Fulham is currently planning an immediate change in the dugout.
Thomas Frank’s Premier League return remains a possibility
Frank’s reputation remains strong despite the difficult conclusion to his Tottenham spell. He spent several years at Brentford, establishing the club as a stable top-flight side before moving across London.
Mick Brown, the former Manchester United chief scout, said Frank would be eager to resume the demands of day-to-day management after spending time away from the game and working in punditry.
“Thomas Frank will be keen to return to the Premier League soon,” Brown said.
“It’s difficult for a manager being out of the game, he’s been doing punditry and keeping himself busy, but there’s always that allure of getting back into the day-to-day business.
“I’m sure he’ll be keeping a close eye on the situations at a few clubs, you mentioned Crystal Palace and Fulham as potential destinations.
“I don’t think either of those clubs are planning to make a change imminently, but Frank will surely be on their radar because he’s still very highly regarded.”
Palace have admired Frank for some time and sounded him out earlier this year before appointing Pierre Sage. Sage has endured a difficult start, with Palace conceding 11 goals in their opening four Premier League matches, although results have improved slightly in recent weeks.
Fulham are also a club to watch if their current situation deteriorates. Álvaro Arbeloa remains under pressure after a winless start, but the board are backing him and do not intend to make a change during the international break.
Frank’s achievements at Brentford continue to support his standing. He built a competitive and tactically flexible side despite operating without the financial resources available to the Premier League’s biggest clubs.
That record could make him an attractive candidate if either Palace or Fulham eventually decides to change manager. For now, however, Frank appears able to wait for an opportunity that offers greater stability and clearer expectations than another immediate high-pressure appointment.
