Man United make contact for Niko Kovac appointment amid ‘financial drama’

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(Credit: Imago) Man United make contact for Niko Kovac appointment amid ‘financial drama’ Fri 27 February 2026 16:15, UK Manchester United have made an enquiry into the availability of Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac as they continue to search for a new boss. Kovac has been at the helm of Dortmund since February 2025, but there is now growing speculation that his tenure with the Bundesliga giants may have run its course. ⚫️🟡 Despite the result on Wednesday, Borussia Dortmund still wants to keep Niko Kovac as head coach until 2027.

(Bild)However, Tottenham and Manchester United have inquired about the Croatian this season. pic.twitter.com/2y8cHokawy— Get German Football News (@GGFN_) February 27, 2026 View Tweet Read More: Man United are ‘looking for an elite manager’, this is where Oliver Glasner ranks on shortlist£9.6m blow opens the door for Man United advancementsBild understand that Dortmund’s unexpected exit from the Champions League in midweek is set to cost them around £9.6million, which looks set to have a knock-on effect for them moving forward. The failure to progress in the Champions League has prompted what has been referred to as a “financial drama,” and it could spiral towards Dortmund losing their manager, as interest builds in England.

The club hierarchy are said to have “great trust” in Kovac, whose contract at Signal Iduna Park is not set to expire until the summer of 2027, but it is understood that he views the Premier League as an ideal next step for his career. Wyness also added that the 44-year-old would be almost certain to land the top job at Old Trafford if he secured Champions League football for next term, which looks increasingly likely with the Premier League potentially set to receive five places.