Erik ten Hag has reportedly refused the club of his dreams just two weeks after his extraordinary sacking by Bayer Leverkusen.
The Dutchman would rather keep his meaty Bayer Leverkusen severance pay packet than accept the opportunity offered - despite professing his 'love' for the club.
He is a free agent after he was sacked just two games into his Bundesliga odyssey with Bayer Leverkusen.
After leaving Manchester United last season, Ten Hag had hoped to revive his fortunes with a side who claimed an unbeaten domestic double as recently as 2023-24 under Xabi Alonso.