'Not OK with it' - Bologna director slams links with replacing Erik ten Hag at Manchester United

Bologna director Claudio Fenucci is bothered by the speculation around Manchester United-linked Thiago Motta and the club's players after an excellent season in Serie A.

Erik ten Hag enjoyed a superb first year as United boss, winning the Carabao Cup and qualifying for the Champions League, but the wheels have spectacularly fallen off this term.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his new hierarchy will decide Ten Hag's future, but many fans have been underwhelmed by the list of candidates who could succeed the Dutchman.

Motta, who retired from playing in 2018, has been linked to United and his contract with Bologna expires in the summer, which would make a move viable.

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In his short managerial career so far, Motta saved Spezia from relegation from Serie A and currently has Bologna on course to upset the odds and finish in the Italian top four.

Bologna are enjoying their best season since 1967/1968 with Motta in charge and the 41-year-old, who played for Barcelona, has been praised for his attacking philosophy.

Reports have credited United and Juventus with an interest in Motta and their club's director Fenucci recently told Radio Serie A: “Thiago is working like he had a long-term contract with us. It’s not a problem that he hasn’t yet confirmed his journey with us for the coming years.

"What bothers me a little is the continuous rumours and the noise around our players. I am not OK with it. We are a strong club, one of the most solid in Serie A and we don’t want to change this group in the future.

"It’s very annoying to see many of our players linked with other clubs, it’s not a