Thomas Frank is a leading contender to replace Erik ten Hag (Picture: Getty)

Brentford manager Thomas Frank expressed sympathy for recently sacked Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag but distanced himself from the vacant job.

A late defeat to West Ham on Sunday signalled the end of the road for Ten Hag who was relieved of his duties at Old Trafford on Monday with the club sitting 14th in the Premier League and without a win in Europe this season.

Ten Hag?s former assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team on an interim basis and is the current odds-on favourite to be given the job on a permanent basis.

United, though, are said to be drafting up a shortlist of other potential candidates for the role, with Frank said to be a name under consideration.
The Dane has enjoyed a hugely successful spell with Brentford since achieving promotion to the top flight in 2021 and currently has the Bees sitting ninth in the table.

Known for his tactical flexibility and skilful handling of the media, his appointment would represent a departure from the usual big names brought in to manage at Old Trafford.

Frank, however, insisted he is still very happy with his current role in South West London and is not looking to move on any time soon.

Manchester United’s last win came against Brentford earlier in the month (Picture: Getty)

‘It is a delicate question. I have a big responsibility to Brentford, the fans, players and staff,’...