PSG manager Luis Enrique has discussed reports surrounding his future following links with Manchester United FC
Luis Enrique.
Luis Enrique has opened up about PSG talks after Man United rumours.(Image: FIFA via Getty Images)
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Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has branded rumours of him rejecting a new contract as "fake news" after links with Manchester United. The Spanish manager was touted as a potential successor to Ruben Amorim, following his dismissal from Old Trafford.
The rumour mill went into overdrive this week when it was suggested that the ex-Barcelona chief had declined a fresh deal with the Champions League winners. Despite having 18 months left on his current contract with the French titans, it was alleged that he felt he had reached his peak in Paris after a trophy-laden three-year tenure.
Oliver Glasner, Eddie Howe and Thomas Tuchel have all been named as possible contenders for the vacant managerial position at United.
Rumours surrounding a potential move for Enrique have escalated following reports of a contract extension refusal.
However, speaking ahead of PSG's Coupe de France derby clash with Paris FC, the 55-year-old dismissed these claims, insisting they won't unsettle his team.
He said: "These are rumours that always circulate at PSG.
"We are used to them, they are private matters and will remain so. There is a lot of 'fake news' and they will not destabilise either the players or the team.
"It's normal to have talks, but they remain private. We know what we want, and that's the most important thing. We are calm and relaxed."
Following the dismissal of Amorim on Monday, Darren Fletcher was appointed as interim manager and oversaw the 2-2 draw with Burnley in the Premier League before their early FA Cup exit to Brighton and Hove Albion with a 2-1 defeat.
understands that the club is considering appointing a more seasoned caretaker until the season's end, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick among the potential candidates.
Prior to the defeat to the Seagulls, Fletcher said: "I've tried to prepare myself to be a manager. It is something I always thought I might be quite good at or that I'd enjoy doing and enjoy the challenge of.
"But at the same time I wanted to be really careful and make sure I was ready for when that moment came.
"It's not something I'm desperate to do - circumstances in life dictate that, and I've experienced how intense it has been as a manager for less than a week. There's not much time for much outside football.
"But if I prepare myself and the opportunity comes for me one day, I know I'll be ready. If it doesn't and it means staying as the under-18s coach, I'll be more than comfortable with that as I'm going to help develop players for Manchester United."