The Luis Enrique to Manchester United talk could be over before it had even really begun.
Last week The MEN reported Luis Enrique was admired by the Manchester United hierarchy.
Sky Sports then led with a claim Cristiano Ronaldo is keen on Enrique replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Luis Enrique is the current Spain boss and has just helped his country qualify for the 2022 World Cup.
He seems one of the most ill-suited candidates in terms of timing, he would not be likely to leave either now, or next summer.
Luis Enrique has wasted little time shutting down the reports.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano reports Luis Enrique has responded via Spanish TV channel La Sexta.
A huge wad of money may change Luis Enrique’s mind, but it is really hard to see Manchester United pursuing him.
United’s club statement says an interim boss will be pursued as a priority.
The club will then look to make a permanent appointment by the end of the season.
Michael Carrick is set to take temporary charge, and United’s board’s immediate task is to ensure this is for a short a time as possible, before an interim is brought in.
Just don’t bet on it becoming Luis Enrique.
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