Luis Enrique has shut down speculation regarding a potential move to Old Trafford. He called the rumours connecting him to the Manchester United managerial vacancy complete fabrications. The Paris Saint-Germain head coach addressed the media before his squad’s Coupe de France fixture against Paris FC.

During the briefing, the 55-year-old insisted that such stories constitute fake news and fail to destabilise his team. Fabrizio Romano later backed up this stance on his YouTube channel. The Italian journalist clarified that Enrique remains central to the project at the Parc des Princes.

Romano revealed that despite the noise from international outlets, the Spanish tactician maintains a solid relationship with the French giants. Both parties continue to plan for the future together with absolute focus. This rejection arrives at a messy moment for Manchester United.

The club recently parted ways with Ruben Amorim following a disastrous stint. The Red Devils now search for their seventh permanent boss since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. Meanwhile, they face a historically sparse fixture list. After crashing out of both domestic cups early and failing to qualify for European competition, the club face a campaign comprising only 40 matches.

This is their lowest total since the...