Kjetil Knutsen knocks back Aberdeen approach as Bodo/Glimt boss ticked off six man Pittodrie shortlist

Bodo/Glimt manager Kjetil Knutsen has turned down the chance to speak to Aberdeen about becoming their new boss.

The Pittodrie side made an approach to the Norwegian title-winning bosses camp earlier this week.

The 55-year-old was one of six names on the Aberdeen managerial shortlist to replace Stephen Glass following his departure on Sunday.

Knutsen will put his team up against Celtic at Parkhead tomorrow night in their Europa League Conference clash

Sources in Norway confirmed that Knutsen’s camp was sounded out by Aberdeen earlier this week, but were told that he is happy at Bodo/Glimt and that managing in Scotland is not something that is currently on his agenda.

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There is already big interest in the Norwegian coach and the indication was that when he does leave Bodo then it is likely to be for a job in one of Europe’s top five leagues, like the Bundesliga.

Knutsen has been on the radar of Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack and director of football Steven Gunn for some time, while there has also been growing support for him amongst the Red Army in recent days.

He is one of the most highly-regarded coaches in Europe after he led Bodo/Glimt to their first title and then regained it again last year.

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