'I'm open' - Former Chelsea boss outlines demands amid Manchester United links
Man Utd are set to stick by Erik ten Hag but that hasn't stopped the speculation over his long-term future.
Graham Potter admits he is 'open to anything' as he plots his return to management at a time when there is speculation over the future of Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.
United are adamant they remain fully behind Ten Hag after a difficult start to the season, with the Dutchman insistent he will be given time to turn his fortunes around following the 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham.
Ten Hag will take charge of United for a daunting double-header against FC Porto and Aston Villa this week, but if results don't improve, there is a fear he could find his position untenable.
Potter, who has been out of work since leaving Chelsea in April 2023, would be one candidate to takeover at Old Trafford and he made a timely television return on Monday night.
Quizzed on the prospect of taking over at United, Potter told Sky Sports: “I think what I’ve read so far in the media, a lot of it’s untrue and false. I think I’m the only coach in world football that’s been linked with Stoke City and Napoli in the same week!
"I take what the media say with a pinch of salt. I’ve had lots of conversations with lots of people and for the respect of everybody I think it’s best to keep those private.”
When further pressed on whether he would prefer a club or international role, Potter insisted he was open to anything, as long as he could envisage himself having a long period of time in one position.
He added: “I’m open to everything. I’m open to anything. As I said at the start, I had 12 years and a fantastic journey from the fourth tier of Swedish football to the last eight of the Champions League.
"I’d really like to spend the next 12 years in the same sort of position; developing players, developing teams, working with people - wherever that is, I’m open to anything.”