Frank: 'I chatted with both Man Utd and Chelsea'

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank has revealed he spoke to both Chelsea and Manchester United on the same day during last year’s managerial reshuffle.

Frank first met Sir Jim Ratcliffe in the United co-owner’s garage, before heading across London for talks with Chelsea at a hotel in May 2024.

United stuck with Erik ten Hag before bringing in Ruben Amorim that November, while Chelsea appointed Enzo Maresca .

Frank remained at Brentford for another campaign before arriving at Spurs in June 2025. Book promotion

Promoting his new book, the 52-year-old said the whole situation felt “surreal”.

"Sitting down for interviews with two of the 10 biggest clubs in the world – two hours apart – is pretty unique," he told TV 2 Sport.

"I know I didn't get either of the two jobs, but it was still a huge deal.

I remember walking through Battersea Park between the two interviews and thinking: 'Thomas Frank from Frederiksvaerk - am I really experiencing this?'"

Frank led Brentford to consecutive top-half finishes and has Spurs sitting fifth after 11 matches this season.

He calls his seven-year spell with the Bees “unique” and admits life at Tottenham has brought a completely new level of challenge.

"I have repeatedly said that when we look back on our time at Brentford , it may be the best time of our football careers because the atmosphere we created together between the squad and the staff was unique," he said.

"Right now, I have a crazy job and a crazy challenge.

It's so much head down, 24-7, 365, and just focusing on winning and moving things forward."

Spurs next face Arsenal in the north London derby on Sunday 23 November.