Manchester United sources have moved quickly to shut down claims from Jurgen Klopp’s agent that the club tried to lure the legendary Liverpool boss to Old Trafford.
Manchester United have officially denied making contact with Jurgen Klopp regarding their managerial vacancy following his emotional exit from Liverpool in 2024.
The denial comes after Klopp’s agent, Marc Kosicke, made a stunning claim in an interview with Transfermarkt, asserting that both United and Chelsea inquired about the German’s availability before he eventually joined the Red Bull network as Head of Global Football.
The Agent’s Claim
According to Kosicke, Klopp was a man in high demand despite his public insistence that he was “done” with coaching in England.
“Even Chelsea and Manchester United inquired, although Jürgen had clearly stated that he would not coach any other club in England,” Kosicke revealed. “These inquiries keep coming.”
The agent further suggested that Klopp turned down opportunities to manage the United States, England, and potentially Germany before opting for his current boardroom role overseeing RB Leipzig, RB Salzburg, and New York Red Bulls.
United’s Firm Stance
While INEOS admitted to speaking with managers like Thomas Tuchel during the summer of 2024—before ultimately extending Erik ten Hag’s contract club sources are adamant that Klopp was never on the list.
The idea of a Liverpool icon crossing the divide to Old Trafford is historically almost impossible. Klopp’s legacy at Anfield includes a Premier League title and a Champions League trophy, and he has often spoken about his deep emotional bond with the Liverpool supporters.
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool vs. Man Utd Record:
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Games Played | 21 |
| Wins | 7 |
| Draws | 8 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Major Trophies at LFC | 5 |
Why It Matters Now
The timing of these claims is delicate, as United continues to navigate a turbulent 2025/26 season under interim boss Michael Carrick. While Klopp remains “extremely happy” in his non-coaching role at Red Bull, his agent’s comments serve as a reminder of the caliber of manager United have been linked with since the INEOS takeover.
For now, United insist the story is fiction, maintaining that they respected Klopp’s “red” history too much to even pick up the phone.
Thiago Nuno is a football editor and analyst covering European leagues, match statistics, and transfer market trends.
