The deal was held up by the situation of Cochrane, who Brentford wanted to keep and had admiration from elsewhere — but he decided to join Tottenham. Cochrane is regarded among

Brentford want to appoint Justin Cochrane as their next manager, but Thomas Frank is keen to bring him to Tottenham Hotspur.

Brentford want first-team assistant coach Justin Cochrane to replace Thomas Frank, if he remains at the club. Frank is set to be appointed by Tottenham Hotspur and is trying to persuade the highly rated Cochrane to join him in north London.