Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Gary O'Neil comments on Manchester United rumours

O'Neil only arrived at Molineux in August, coincidentally facing United in his first game at Old Trafford with his Wolves side producing a hugely-entertaining performance during a 1-0 defeat.

Since then, the West Midlands outfit have emerged as one of the surprise packages of the season, Wolves posting numerous notable wins to sit in ninth position in the Premier League standings.

In sharp contrast to his appointment being criticised by some sections of the Wolves fanbase, O'Neil is now wholeheartedly backed and the hope among supporters is that the 40-year-old will remain at the helm in the long term.

However, now holding an enhanced reputation, O'Neil has recently been linked with a surprise move to Man United, where Erik ten Hag's position is deemed to be insecure.

Reports have suggested that new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is interested in bringing O'Neil on board to help form a new coaching setup at the Theatre of Dreams.

That would not necessarily see O'Neil take on the lead role in the dugout, either becoming assistant to a new head coach or being used further down the pecking order.

Nevertheless, speaking to reporters at a press conference on Friday, O'Neil was quick to dismiss any talk of a switch to Man United at the end of the season.

He said: «There's no truth to it and I don't know where it came from. Growing up, Liverpool and Man United always felt special, so it is an hour to be linked, even though there is no truth in it.

»Of course, when your name is linked with one of the biggest clubs in world football, it is an honour, but as I have said, I love it here. I'm a