Thomas Tuchel was linked with a Premier League return this summer with Man Utd supposedly interestedThomas Tuchel supposedly had his sights set on a Premier League comeback before taking the England job. However, according to German football expert Raphael Honigstein, Tuchel always harboured aspirations for a Premier League encore before evtnually taking up the England reins. Read our Privacy Policy"He was really angling for a job in England," Honigstein stated, speaking to Gary Lineker on The Rest Is Football podcast. Erik ten Hag, currently under significant pressure due to a disappointing start with Manchester United, had seen Tuchel named as a potential successor before his England role was announced, reports the Mirror. Though Honigstein didn't elaborate on the specific clubs that Tuchel may have landed at had he preferred the Premier League, United may have been suitors, similarly were West Ham - who, following David Moyes' exit, showed a reported interest in the German's services.

Source: Express October 17, 2024 12:29 UTC