Zinedine Zidane has reportedly shut down the rumors linking him to the Premier League managerial job following interest from Manchester United.
The former Real Madrid player is understood not to be interested in a summer move to the English top flight and is not considering taking charge at Old Trafford.
What happened?
Speculation over Zidane's next move proceeds to grow, with the former Juventus midfielder recently announcing his intention to return to management shortly, after almost three years away from the beautiful game.
The 1998 FIFA World Cup winner has been waiting to accept several previous job offers at clubs and international levels.
The recent reports have focused on the possibility of replacing the outgoing Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel with the German coach set to leave the club in June.
According to Zidane's former teammate Thomas Gravesen, he said that the Frenchman only desires to manage Real Madrid or France's national team, meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti's contract renewal seems to be a blocking stone to return to Santiago Bernabeu.
According to a fresh update from football insiders, Zidane has ruled out moving to the Premier League, and will not consider replacing Erik ten Hag, should Man United decide to fire the Dutchman in the summer.
However, Saturday's Premier League results in the top four race went against the Red Devils with both Aston Villa and Tottenham securing wins which puts intense pressure on Ten Hag to get a result at the Etihad.
The Red Devils are currently 11 points behind Aston Villa and six behind Spurs.
While Zidane might not have any interest in taking over, some other names are being considered in the background.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly favors Graham Potter to take over from Ten Hag, who incidentally could also be the club choice.
Julen Lopetegui is also a name mentioned earlier. But the Spaniard has also been without a job since leaving Wolves at the start of the current season.
Hence, should Manchester United part ways with Ten Hag, they do have some readily available names to consider when replacing the Dutchman.
The former Real Madrid player is understood not to be interested in a summer move to the English top flight and is not considering taking charge at Old Trafford.
What happened?
Speculation over Zidane's next move proceeds to grow, with the former Juventus midfielder recently announcing his intention to return to management shortly, after almost three years away from the beautiful game.
The 1998 FIFA World Cup winner has been waiting to accept several previous job offers at clubs and international levels.
The recent reports have focused on the possibility of replacing the outgoing Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel with the German coach set to leave the club in June.
According to Zidane's former teammate Thomas Gravesen, he said that the Frenchman only desires to manage Real Madrid or France's national team, meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti's contract renewal seems to be a blocking stone to return to Santiago Bernabeu.
According to a fresh update from football insiders, Zidane has ruled out moving to the Premier League, and will not consider replacing Erik ten Hag, should Man United decide to fire the Dutchman in the summer.
However, Saturday's Premier League results in the top four race went against the Red Devils with both Aston Villa and Tottenham securing wins which puts intense pressure on Ten Hag to get a result at the Etihad.
The Red Devils are currently 11 points behind Aston Villa and six behind Spurs.
While Zidane might not have any interest in taking over, some other names are being considered in the background.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly favors Graham Potter to take over from Ten Hag, who incidentally could also be the club choice.
Julen Lopetegui is also a name mentioned earlier. But the Spaniard has also been without a job since leaving Wolves at the start of the current season.
Hence, should Manchester United part ways with Ten Hag, they do have some readily available names to consider when replacing the Dutchman.