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Conte denies advanced talks as Man United weigh hire

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 11:33 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Manchester United have linked former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte with the vacant head-coach position.
Conte said there are no advanced talks with United and called the reports unfounded.
Reports claim Conte would demand full transfer authority and the right to select his own backroom staff.
Former United star Ashley Young warned that hiring Conte could be a disastrous decision.

History

Historical Context

In June 2004 José Mourinho left Porto for Chelsea, signing a three-year deal that gave him full transfer authority and a budget of over £70 million, leading to two league titles and a League Cup in 18 months. Today Manchester United’s rumoured pursuit of Antonio Conte, who also demands complete squad control, mirrors that 2004 power-play.

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Story summary

Manchester United have linked former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte with the vacant head-coach position.
Conte said there are no advanced talks with United and called the reports unfounded.
Reports claim Conte would demand full transfer authority and the right to select his own backroom staff.
Former United star Ashley Young warned that hiring Conte could be a disastrous decision.

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