Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler responds to Manchester United interest

Hurzeler among the names under consideration at Old Trafford (Picture: PA)

Fabian Hurzeler says he is fully committed to the job at hand at Brighton despite interest from Manchester United.

Michael Carrick is under immense pressure at Old Trafford and while he will remain in charge for this Sunday’s game against Bournemouth, the club are looking at possible alternatives after no wins in seven games.

Brighton meanwhile sit third, thrashing champions Arsenal before September’s international break having also eliminated United from the Carabao Cup.

Hurzeler has admirers at United and would be strongly considered should Carrick be relieved of his duties.

The German however signed a new long-term contract with the Seagulls in May which ties him to the club until 2029, with the club well placed to demand a huge compensation fee were the head coach to move on.

And Hurzeler has insisted he remains focused on Brighton and is paying no attention to United’s reported interest.

‘I’m fully focused on my job here,’ Hurzeler told a press conference on Friday ahead of Brighton’s trip to Liverpool. ‘I’ve got no time to think about these rumours because we play every three days.

Carrick is under huge pressure at United (Picture: Getty)

‘I have a lot of respect for Michael Carrick and the job he has done at Manchester United the last season. He’s a great human being, a great personality, and I really respect him.

‘There’s nothing more to say about that.’

He continued: ‘I’m really privileged to be here,” Hurzeler said. ‘I’m part of a journey and I still have this feeling when I go to bed that we are not finished with our journey.