BVB on alert? Two top clubs eye up Kovac | OneFootball

After the interest from FC Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund's coach Niko Kovac is now also in the spotlight at Manchester United.

Niko Kovac is apparently once again in the focus of the English Premier League. According to information from several media outlets, Manchester United is seriously considering the Borussia Dortmund coach. The struggling traditional club is looking for a new head coach for the upcoming season – the list of candidates is long, and Kovac is among them.

As reported by Sky, among others, the Red Devils' officials have already inquired about the contractual situation of the 54-year-old. A key role is played by Christopher Vivell, who works as the Director of Recruitment in Manchester and is considered well-connected in German football. The close connection to Dortmund is said to further fuel the interest.

In principle, a move to the island is not a taboo subject for Kovac. According to the coach's circle, the Premier League is "a desired goal for the future," and according to Sky, he could "well imagine" an engagement in England "in the distant future." However, in the short term, there is little indication of a departure from Dortmund.

Premier League remains a future option for BVB coach Niko Kovac

Because just last summer, Kovac extended his contract with BVB, originally running until 2026, to 2027. Sports director Lars Ricken clearly justified this step at the time: "Niko has committed himself to his task at BVB wholeheartedly. He is a football expert with clear principles, fundamentally honest, straightforward in his communication, and rewards performance."

Sportingly, things are also stable for Dortmund under Kovac. Despite occasional criticism of the playing style, the club is back on the path to success, and the defense is considered solid. A premature move during the ongoing season is therefore considered unlikely – especially since the Croatian has already turned down offers from England in the past.

Besides Manchester United, FC Chelsea was also recently interested in Kovac. However, the Londoners chose Liam Rosenior after parting ways with Enzo Maresca. For Kovac, England remains a future topic for now – but the interest from another top European club underscores his increased market value.

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