Erik ten Hag snaps back after being asked about Manchester United interview

Erik ten Hag insists he won't talk about his negotiations with Manchester United (ESPN)

Erik ten Hag refused to reply questions on his talks with Manchester United.

The Ajax head coach is United’s first-choice candidate to exchange Ralf Rangnick on the finish of the season, though he's but to succeed in an settlement following in depth negotiations.

Ajax are within the driving seat to win the Eredivisie title this season after their 2-1 win over Sparta Rotterdam on Saturday night put them seven factors clear on the prime of the desk.

Ten Hag is adamant that he won't communicate out the prospect of becoming a member of United throughout the closing levels of Ajax’s marketing campaign and even threatened to terminate an interview after a reporter pressed him on a possible transfer to the Premier League.

‘We're busy with coaching and with the matches,’ Ten Hag instructed ESPN.

‘That means you retain the give attention to it. I need to speak in regards to the sport and never about different issues and whether or not or not I’ve had conversations. I gained’t touch upon rumours.’

Erik Ten Hag is Manchester United’s prime candidate to exchange Ralf Rangnick (Getty)

When it was put to him that the rumours about his hyperlinks with United are getting stronger, Ten Hag replied: ‘Questions in regards to the sport or I'm going inside.’

When requested by Dutch broadcaster NOS if he's in talks with United Ten Hag replied: ‘I can't let you know whether or not that is true or not.’

Ten Hag provided an analogous response in his post-match press convention when requested in regards to the United hyperlinks.

‘I'm targeted on the title race and the cup closing,’ he stated.

And when it was put to him that if the rumours are true, it might imply he's not totally targeted on Ajax, Ten Hag replied: ‘I've nothing else to say about it.’

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