“There are negotiations”: Luis Enrique delivers explosive response over links with Man United

Manchester United are looking to appoint a caretaker manager this week after parting ways with Ruben Amorim earlier this month. The Red Devils are seventh in the Premier League table after 21 matches this season, just three points behind fourth-placed Liverpool. While Darren Fletcher took over from the Portuguese head coach, recent reports suggest that Michael Carrick is currently the frontrunner for the caretaker job. The Premier League giants are expected to appoint a permanent manager at the end of the campaign. United have struggled in their efforts to find a suitable replacement for Sir Alex Ferguson, with as many as six managers failing since the legendary Scot’s retirement. The Red Devils are back to square one and are expected to carefully consider the options available before appointing someone permanently for the hot seat at Old Trafford. Recent reports have suggested that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) head coach Luis Enrique is among the names under consideration. A world-class manager Luis Enrique first rose to prominence after guiding Barcelona to the treble in the 2014/15 season. The Spaniard ended his managerial tenure at Camp Nou with nine trophies to his name and a 76.24% win ratio. After two stints with the national side, Enrique took charge of PSG in the summer of 2023 and went on to create history with the Parisians. He famously the won the treble once again last season, helping the French champions lift the Champions League for the first time in their history. Luis Enrique Managerial Stats TeamFromToGames PlayedGames Won Games DrawnGames LostGoals ForGoals AgainstGoal DifferenceWin % Barcelona B26 May 20088 June 2011124594025208139+6947.58 Roma8 June 201113 May 201242179166459+540.48 Celta8 June 201317 May 201440157185058−837.50 Barcelona19 May 201429 May 20171811382221519147+37276.24 Spain9 July 201826 March 20198602219+1275.00 Spain19 November 20198 December 202239201457628+4851.28 Paris Saint-Germain5 July 2023Present146992720357140+21767.81 Total——5793541181071,293578+71561.14 Source: Wikipedia. Enrique has been linked with United for some time and those rumours have intensified following Amorim’s departure. It has been recently suggested that the Spaniard has told the PSG board that he wants to leave at the end of this season. Enrique has now provided a response on the matter. Enrique rubbishes rumours Speaking to the press, as cited by Tribal Football, Enrique said: “They are rumours, there are always rumors surrounding PSG . We are used to it, it is a private matter and will remain so.” “There is a lot of false information, fake news. The important thing is to try to destabilise the players and the team, but none of that is going to happen. It is normal that there are negotiations, but they remain private. We know what we want and that is the most important thing.” The Spaniard will enter the final year of his contract at the Parc des Princes this summer, so unless he agrees to an extension, the rumours are unlikely to die down. Final Thoughts Enrique’s proven track record and attacking style of play make him a fantastic option for United to consider. Having achieved everything on offer with PSG, the Spaniard could be tempted by the Old Trafford job, as returning the fallen giants to their former glory would further enhance his reputation. It is important to note that Enrique brought in 23 players during his two-and-a-half-year stint at the Parc des Princes so far. As such, INEOS may have to provide the Spaniard with the necessary resources if they want him to take charge at Old Trafford. 🚨 Manchester United reach agreement in principle with Michael Carrick + coaching staff to take over until end of season. Appointments subject to finalising contract details & announcement. In position for #MUFC ahead of #MCFC visit this Sat @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/wE76Fgmo0U — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 13, 2026 The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Deepungsu Pandit Deepungsu has been a Manchester United fan since 2000. In his playing days, he was an attacking midfielder with a proclivity for the back heel. Right now, however, he prefers to operate as a regista. Deepungsu has been writing about the Red Devils, Football, and other things since 2009. He has worked for over seven years with Sportskeeda, writing football reviews, opinions and news articles. Deepungsu also maintains a blog, The Thinking Me, where he writes about life and things that interest him. His favourite Manchester United player is Paul Scholes.