Thomas Tuchel shrugs off Man Utd speculation and reaffirms ‘love’ for Chelsea

Thomas Tuchel has dismissed speculation linking him with Manchester United and reaffirmed his commitment to Chelsea, saying “I’ve said many times that I love to be here”.

United are actively seeking a new permanent manager for this summer with interim boss Ralf Rangnick set to move into a consultancy role, and Tuchel has been heavily touted for the position in recent days.

The Red Devils are understood to be big admirers of Chelsea’s German coach, but Tuchel himself rejected the notion.

I've said many times that I love to be here, that I love to work for Chelsea and that this club has everything that it needs to make me happy.- Thomas Tuchel

Chelsea remain in a state of flux amid the Blues’ impending sale, but Tuchel has led the Stamford Bridge team to five successive wins to help temper that uncertainty.

Asked about the links to Manchester United, Tuchel replied: “There’s actually no reaction at all.

“Because do you feel me less committed to the club or less involved in the club in my situation? Absolutely not.

“I’ve said many times that I love to be here, that I love to work for Chelsea and that this club has everything that it needs to make me happy.

“And that’s why there’s no need. And we have plenty of reasons to stay in the moment here, and this is what we do.”

Chelsea’s suitors have until end of business on Friday to submit bids to buy the Champions League holders.

New York merchant bank the Raine Group will handle the process, with a clutch of impressive consortiums due to finalise their offers.

Roman Abramovich put Chelsea up for sale on March 2 amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The 55-year-old was sanctioned by the UK Government last week with Downing Street claiming to have proved his links to Russia