Niko Kovac: Man United among PL sides eyeing Borussia Dortmund boss

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• However, it now appears that the Premier League giants also have a Bundesliga manager on their shortlist for the full-time job. United interested in Niko KovacAccording to TEAMtalk, United have set their sights on Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac for the permanent position at Old Trafford.
• The report states: “Manchester United are already working behind the scenes as they plan for next season, and one of the names on their shortlist for the head coach role is Niko Kovač.”“The Croatian coach, who is currently in charge of Borussia Dortmund, is considered a profile to watch closely in the coming months.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“At this stage, there are no direct contacts or negotiations between Manchester United and Kovač.
• The English club does not plan to open formal talks until late spring, when a clearer picture of the future technical project will be defined.”The report adds that Chelsea were eager to bring the Croatian to Stamford Bridge as Enzo Maresca’s successor.
• However, the Blues abandoned the idea after learning that Kovac has no desire to leave Signal Iduna Park in the middle of the season. The Croatian is under contract with the Bundesliga club until 2027, and his situation could change at the end of the season.
• For now, the Red Devils are expected to keep him under close watch. Who is Niko Kovac?Kovac began his managerial career with the Croatian Under-21 team in 2013, before taking over the senior side later that year.