Luis Enrique is expected to reject interest from Manchester United in favor of a contract extension in France, as United’s interim boss Michael Carrick moves closer to a permanent appointment.
Luis Enrique is poised to sign a new long-term deal at Paris Saint-Germain, effectively ending Manchester United’s hopes of lure him to Old Trafford.
Despite interest from United executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox, sources in Paris indicate the 55-year-old remains committed to his project at the Parc des Princes.
The recent signing of Spanish wonderkid Dro Fernandez is reportedly a “sweetener” to ensure Enrique’s continued belief in the club’s future.
With Enrique increasingly likely to stay in Ligue 1, Michael Carrick has emerged as the frontrunner for the permanent Manchester United post.
INEOS owners are understood to favor Carrick if he secures Champions League qualification.
While Enrique “harbours ambitions to manage in the Premier League one day,” he may also be monitoring Pep Guardiola’s situation at Manchester City before making a move to England.