Borussia Dortmund have denied reported interest in hiring Jose Mourinho as new manager to replace Lucien Favre.
Out-of-work Mourinho, who conceded recently he has been learning the German language, has been in contact with Dortmund officials, according to German newspaper BILD.
Dortmund are currently fourth in the league table having won half of their eight matches so far this campaign, but they are just one point behind current league-leaders Borussia Monchengladbach.
They are also in a battle to qualify for the Champions League knockout stages after losing to Inter Milan this week but, before that match, sporting director Michael Zorc said they are not planning to sack Favre.
He told Sky Germany: “We are not having a coach discussion and are happy to have Lucien Favre. These rumours around Mourinho lack any substance.”
However, former United head coach Jose Mourinho has been working as a football expert for Sky Sports in recent months, alongside the likes of Roy Keane and Graeme Souness.
Mourinho has been out of work since being sacked by Manchester United almost a year ago, and is reportedly Real Madrid president Florentino Perez’s number one choice to replace Zinedine Zidane should they opt to sack the Frenchman.
Mourinho has been working as a football expert for Sky Sports in recent months, alongside the likes of Roy Keane and Graeme Souness.
