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Wolves manager Gary O’Neil has responded to Manchester United’s reported interest in bringing him to Old Trafford under a new coaching plan.
Earlier this week it was claimed that Sir Jim Ratcliffe was seeking O’Neil’s services as part of a potential new coaching set-up at the club, following his impressive season at Molineux after joining at short notice following Julen’s departure. Lopetegui.
Wolves, who sit ninth in the Premier League, travel to Midlands rivals Aston Villa on Saturday evening in an attempt to stop the hosts in their bid to finish in the Champions League this season.
At the press conference before the match against Villa, O’Neil said there was ‘no truth’ to claims he could potentially move to Old Trafford, but said it was an honor to be linked with the club.
The 40-year-old told reporters: “I don’t know where it (the rumor) came from.
Gary O’Neil has dismissed claims linking him with a new coaching job at Manchester United
Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly sought O’Neil’s services as part of a new coaching set-up
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‘Growing up, Liverpool and Manchester United always felt special. It’s an honor to be connected, even if there’s no truth in it.
‘I love it here. I am a head coach. I will always be head coach. I’m really enjoying my time at Wolves. It was only brought to my attention by the media team in preparation for your questions.”
O’Neil was previously in charge at Bournemouth and guided them to safety last season before being sacked in June.
O’Neil took over at Wolves at the start of the season and is currently ninth in the table
Wolves signed him on a three-year contract following Lopetegui’s late departure just before the start of the current season, and it proved to be a shrewd appointment.
Wolves have exceeded many pundits’ expectations by currently sitting in ninth place and could qualify for European football next season if they finish the season strongly.
Wolves play back-to-back away games against Aston Villa and Burnley before hosting West Ham on April 6.