Conte rebuts Manchester United links
Antonio Conte has moved to quell media reports linking him to Manchester United, saying he is not in advanced talks with any club. The experienced manager characterised the speculation as unfounded, responding directly to claims that he had held discussions with the Premier League side.
Reports had suggested Conte was a leading candidate for the Manchester United job and had met with club representatives. Conte denied those accounts, telling reporters that he was not involved in any formal negotiations and urging that the rumours be treated with caution.
The former international coach has frequently been the subject of transfer-window-style coverage as clubs evaluate managerial options. Those close to Conte, and the coach himself, have emphasised that discussions about his future should not be presumed settled until official announcements are made.
For the moment, Conte's future remains a matter of speculation rather than confirmed negotiation. Clubs commonly appear in media reports as they consider managerial changes, and Conte's name has regularly surfaced in such conversations across Europe.