Former Chelsea Manager Graham Potter has rejected offer from Huge European Club as odds slashed on him becoming next Premier League manager
Potter reportedly declined the opportunity to take over as Ajax manager, according to Sky Sports News.
After conversations with the club, Potter was the Dutch giants’ top target; nevertheless, it is believed that the former manager of Brighton and Chelsea decided against the transfer. Advertisement The 48-year-old hasn’t had a job since Chelsea fired him in April 2023.
Potter was reportedly expected to rank highly on Ineos’ shortlist of management prospects in December, according to Sky Sports, should Erik ten Hag be fired.
Additionally, Potter is the favorite to take over at United, according to Bet365, at 3/1. Brentford’s Thomas Frank, Sporting’s Ruben Amorim, Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi, and England manager Gareth Southgate are all at 8/1.
Advertisement Dan Ashworth, the favorite to become United’s sporting director, hired Potter at Brighton, where the Englishman’s style of play earned him praise.
In Potter’s third and last season in Sussex, the Seagulls placed in the top half of the Premier League. But Ten Hag stated he intends to be at United next season, addressing ahead of the weekend’s 2-2 draw with rivals Liverpool.
