Man United suffer major setback as managerial target makes future intentions clear
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10-second readManchester United have suffered a significant setback in their pursuit of Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, with the Spaniard reportedly determined to achieve his ambitions at Villa Park rather than consider a move to Old Trafford.
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Manchester United have suffered a significant setback in their pursuit of Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, with the Spaniard reportedly determined to achieve his ambitions at Villa Park rather than consider a move to Old Trafford.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Villa co-owner Nassef Sawiris has made his position clear on the manager’s future, with the club determined to retain one of Europe’s most highly regarded coaches.
The 54-year-old has transformed Villa since arriving, establishing them as regular competitors in European football. His achievements have attracted admiration from Manchester United, with director of football Jason Wilcox reportedly viewing him as an ideal candidate to lead the club’s next project.
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