The atmosphere at Tottenham has reportedly grown toxic, with fresh claims suggesting the dressing room has lost faith in head coach Thomas Frank.According to a new update from a prominent insider, significant friction exists behind the scenes, with players believe that the Danish manager is ‘waiting’ to be sacked.However, a staggering financial obstacle may be complicating the club’s decision-making process.What Spurs players think about Thomas FrankIn a post on X, the insider claimed that the mood within the squad is one of resignation regarding Frank’s tenure.The post read: “Some Tottenham players believe Thomas Frank is waiting to be sacked. If Spurs were to sack Thomas Frank, they would likely have to pay a severance package in the region of £20m. This figure is based on reports regarding the remainder of his contract.”Exclusive ?Some @SpursOfficial players believe Thomas Frank is waiting to be sacked.If Spurs were to sack Thomas Frank, they would likely have to pay a severance package in the region of £20m ?This figure is based on reports regarding the remainder of his contract. pic.twitter.com/rIPyBnTHQj— indykaila News (@indykaila) January 11, 2026The £20m figure highlights the significant financial commitment Chairman Daniel Levy made when appointing Frank just over six months ago to replace Ange Postecoglou.With Frank tied to a long-term deal, terminating his contract prematurely would represent a costly error for the Tottenham hierarchy, potentially impacting their January transfer budget.More Stories / Latest NewsReport: Tottenham players believe Thomas Frank is ‘waiting to be sacked’ as £20m severance detail emergesJan 11 2026, 20:41Fabrizio Romano confirms Tottenham star has threatened to leave the club over playing timeJan 11 2026, 19:35Liverpool confirm 22-year-old will not play again this seasonJan 11 2026, 17:28Thomas Frank under mounting pressure at TottenhamThe report comes amidst a dismal run of form that has seen Tottenham sitting in mid-table, currently sitting 14th in the Premier League.Frank, who was brought in to bring defensive stability and tactical structure after the high-octane “Ange-ball” era, has found himself the target of frustrated supporters.In fact, Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro clashed with the fans after their 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth.What a mess. Thomas Frank booed. van de Ven, Porro and Palhinha confronting fans at the full-time whistle.#COYS #THFC pic.twitter.com/3x1Y4pYBBc— Chris Cowlin (@ChrisCowlin) January 7, 2026The pressure is compounded by the shadow of Postecoglou, who was controversially dismissed despite delivering the Europa League trophy, Spurs’ first silverware in 17 years.Frank’s inability to coax consistent performances from key players, combined with a pragmatic style that has alienated the fanbase, has left him fighting for his job.If the reports of dressing room apathy are accurate, the £20m severance package may soon become a price the board is forced to pay to salvage the season.The post Report: Tottenham players believe Thomas Frank is ‘waiting to be sacked’ as £20m severance detail emerges appeared first on CaughtOffside.