Spurs are closing on the appointment of Frank and want a deal done quickly, with talks quickly advancing and with several of the Dane's best qualities made clear to sources

Thomas Frank has agreed to take the reins at Tottenham, stepping in as manager to replace Ange Postecoglou. Postecoglou was given his marching orders by Spurs on Friday, a mere 16 days after guiding the club to their first piece of silverware in 17 years with a Europa League victory.