Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has denied that he is interested in Manchester United jobs amid mounting pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Last month, ESPN reported that Rodgers is a potential replacement for the Norwegian after impressing senior figures at Old Trafford during his brief tenure at Leicester.
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Rodgers, 48, signed a long-term contract in 2019 at the King Power Stadium and reiterated his desire to stay at the club in a press conference on Thursday.
When asked about the speculation, Rodgers replied: “First of all, it’s really disrespectful for you to ask this question to have an alternate manager at the club.
“Secondly, I can’t really comment on it because it’s not real. I’m proud to be here at Leicester City. It’s disappointing for my supporters and players, but from Personally, that’s the thing in modern games. , but something I don’t have focus on anything.
“I have a lot of respect for Khun Top [Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha] and the protection of his father’s legacy. I feel like I’m in the right place, at the right time, with the right person. “
During his two years at the club, Rodgers helped Leicester win the FA Cup and Community Shield for the first time in its history.
Sources have revealed to ESPN that Solskjaer’s long-term future is not guaranteed as they have lost six in 12 games.
Executive Vice President of United Ed Woodward backs Solskjaer on Wednesday but sources have told ESPN that Disappointed team members with the manager’s reluctance to rotate players this season.
Leicester hosts Premier League leaders Chelsea on Saturday while United go to Watford.
