Brentford boss Thomas Frank has built a reputation for unearthing talent, refining players, and helping them reach levels few expected. His work with Bryan Mbeumo is a perfect example: a winger who arrived as a relatively unknown prospect from Troyes and has since developed into one of the Premier League’s most consistent attacking outlets. Now, with Mbeumo’s influence continuing to grow and speculation always swirling around Brentford’s top players, Frank may already have identified the man to carry the torch — and surprisingly, it’s not the much-linked Mohammed Kudus.
Instead, Frank has reportedly turned his attention to one of Tottenham Hotspur’s most electric attacking talents, a player he has publicly labelled “incredible.” The Denmark manager-in-waiting is a keen admirer of Spurs’ Dejan Kulusevski, whose versatility, work rate, and technical ability make him a natural fit for the Brentford blueprint. While Spurs fans will be reluctant to see their Swedish star leave, the prospect of Frank moulding him into a focal point of his Brentford side is an exciting one.
Kulusevski has thrived under Ange Postecoglou, operating both on the right wing and occasionally through the middle. His blend of physicality and creativity mirrors what Mbeumo offers for Brentford — pace in transition, pressing from the front, and the capacity to both score and assist. Frank is a coach who prizes tactical intelligence, and Kulusevski is the type of player who reads the game two steps ahead. His ability to drop deep and link play would give Brentford a new dimension, especially as they continue to transition into a more possession-oriented side.
It is worth remembering that Mbeumo’s success story was not instant. He developed under Frank’s guidance, learning how to adapt to the physicality of English football and becoming more decisive in the final third. Kulusevski is already Premier League-proven and has shown his ability to impact games at the highest level. Under Frank, he could find yet another gear, becoming Brentford’s go-to man in big moments.
This potential move — or even the mere interest — also speaks to Brentford’s growing ambition. Frank is no longer content with simply surviving in the league; his side now has European aspirations. To reach that level, they need players who can match Mbeumo’s productivity and energy. Kulusevski ticks those boxes and, crucially, still has plenty of room to grow.
Some may argue that Brentford would be better served chasing Kudus, given his age profile and explosiveness, but Kulusevski offers a more reliable, team-oriented solution. He is the type of player who thrives in a system, and Frank’s tactical framework could make him even more dangerous.
Whether a deal is realistic remains to be seen — Spurs will not easily part ways with a player so important to Postecoglou’s project. However, Frank’s admiration highlights the type of profile he wants to add: a versatile, intelligent attacker who can be his next Mbeumo. If Brentford manage to pull this off, it could be one of the most transformative signings of their Premier League era.
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