Graham Potter has refused to be drawn into hypothesis over him and Manchester United, saying plenty of what’s within the media is ‘unfaithful and false’.
The Purple Devils are in a interval of managerial uncertainty with Erik ten Hag’s place removed from safe on account of a shaky begin to the season.
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Whereas the Dutchman may have no less than two video games to save lots of his job, Potter has been closely linked with a transfer to Outdated Trafford as a most well-liked possibility for INEOS.
Potter has been out of labor since being sacked by Chelsea in April 2023 after a disappointing 31 video games in cost, however his positive work at Swansea and Brighton has stored his inventory excessive.
Discussing the prospect of taking the Man United job, Potter advised Sky Sports activities: “I feel what I’ve learn thus far within the media, plenty of it’s unfaithful and false.
“I feel I’m the one coach in world soccer that’s been linked with Stoke Metropolis and Napoli in the identical week!
“I take what the media say with a pinch of salt. I’ve had a number of conversations with a number of folks and for the respect of everyone I feel it’s greatest to maintain these personal.”
Requested if he’d welcome the problem by host Dave Jones, Potter replied: “I’m sitting right here having fun with the problem of answering your questions, that’s the place I’m at in the intervening time.”
Potter can also be a reputation firmly within the combine for the England males’s crew job.
The Three Lions are on the lookout for a brand new head coach following Gareth Southgate’s choice to step down following England’s journey to the Euro 2024 ultimate.
Whereas Lee Carsley is in interim cost proper now, the previous Chelsea boss was questioned in regards to the position, main him to humourously attempt to deflect.
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Requested in regards to the England hyperlinks, Potter joked: “I feel it is time for a business break, is not it?!
“As an Englishman, after all it is a improbable job and I am supportive of FA and what they determine to do and whoever the subsequent coach is.
“Gareth did a improbable job and I am certain Lee will in his time, nonetheless lengthy that’s.”
Requested about his subsequent managerial job, Potter added: “I’m open to every thing. I’m open to something.
“As I stated firstly, I had 12 years and a improbable journey from the fourth tier of Swedish soccer to the final eight of the Champions League.
“I’d actually prefer to spend the subsequent 12 years in the identical form of place; growing gamers, growing groups, working with folks – wherever that’s, I’m open to something.”
