JULEN LOPETEGUI could be offered a job in Saudi Arabia – but he wants to hold out for a Premier League position instead.
This comes after Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked by Al-Ittihad on Tuesday.
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Al-Ittihad are reportedly looking to replace one ex-Wolves manager with another.
The Saudi powerhouse sacked Nuno after a poor start to the season, despite wining the Saudi Pro League earlier this year.
The final straw came when, the side, who boast Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante, suffered a 2-0 defeat by Air Force Club of Iraq in the Asian Champions League on Monday.
Their Saudi title defence has so far been disastrous, already trailing league leaders, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s side, Al-Hilal by 11 points after just 12 games.
Club bosses are claimed to be exploring the possibility of luring Lopetegui to the Saudi Pro League.
However, the Spaniard’s preference is reportedly to remain in the Premier League.
Spanish journalist Guillem Balagué tweeted: “I have heard there is real interest of #AlIttihad for #JulenLopetegui.
“His plan is clear. He will remain in England and wait for an opportunity in the #PremierLeague.
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“Every team that has contacted him in the past including Lyon and Villarreal was heard, but I think his idea is clear.
“Let’s see if an enormous offer changes his mind, but I doubt it.”
There are currently no Premier League positions available for Lopetegui to interview for.
He was previously considered by Manchester United if they failed to land Erik Ten Hag.
Lopetegui, 57, dramatically walked out on the Molineux club just three days before the start of the Premier League season.
The former Spain boss is still one of Europe’s most respected coaches and he did a remarkable job last season as Wolves avoided relegation with relative ease.
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