Ajax head coach Erik ten Hag says he has not been contacted by Manchester United over their vacant managerial role but is flattered by speculation linking him with the job.
Manchester Evening News understands that the Dutchman has admirers at Old Trafford, but is not first choice to become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's permanent successor.
Mauricio Pochettino, currently in charge at Paris Saint-Germain, is keen to take the job, and his interest is reciprocated by the English giants.
If a quick appointment of Pochettino is unable to be completed, MEN understands that United have explored appointing former Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde on an interim role.
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