Manchester United have reportedly identified Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler as a potential candidate to take charge at Old Trafford.
The German manager has now broken his silence on speculation linking him with the United job, offering a clear indication of where his focus currently lies.
He said (via Sky Sports): “I am fully focused on my job here. I have no time to think about these rumours.
“I always mention that I am part of a journey (with Brighton) and I always emphasise as well that I still have this feeling when I go to bed that we are not finished with our journey and I am not 100 per cent satisfied and happy with where we are.”
United head coach Michael Carrick is under mounting pressure after his side managed just two wins in their opening 11 matches across all competitions this season.
The Red Devils are preparing to host Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday, with Carrick desperately needing a positive result to ease the growing scrutiny surrounding his position.
Another poor result could force INEOS to pull the plug and relieve Carrick of his managerial duties.
Hurzeler has enjoyed a good spell at the Seagulls, having joined the club in 2024.
The 33-year-old has overseen 100 matches, recording 46 victories and suffering just 27 defeats during his time in charge.
Although Brighton have yet to win silverware under Hurzeler, he has helped the Seagulls secure consecutive eighth-place finishes in the Premier League.
He is a talented coach but only a unique manager could truly solve complex issues at United.
His comments also suggest that he has little appetite for abandoning Brighton midway through the campaign, particularly while he remains invested in the project.
He is grateful for the faith shown in him by Brighton’s hierarchy and believes there is still unfinished business at the Amex Stadium.
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