Neil Lennon has reportedly ruled himself out of the running to become new Dundee United manager.

It's claimed the former Celtic and Hibs manager is not interested in the vacant post at Tannadice.

Lennon - who was last in the dugout at Omonia Nicosia in Cyprus - is thought to be interested in a return to management but it won't be at United.

The Scottish Sun report that Lennon has informed Dundee United chiefs that he is not interested in the position.

But the Celtic hero has previously stated he is getting the "itch" to return to management.

He told Football Betting: "I’m alright at the moment. There’s nothing really tickling my fancy. 

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"I’m looking forward to getting back home and looking again because you sort of start getting the itch after a while.

"I’ve had plenty to do with TV and consultancy work so you're never really out of the game.

"You just miss the day-to-day stuff and obviously the buzz of matches."

It comes after a statement last night confirmed sporting director Tony Asghar had left his post at Dundee United.

The club confirmed: "Dundee United can announce Tony Asghar has stepped down from his role as sporting director.

"Following more than four years at the club, Tony has decided to leave his post to allow the new first team manager to be appointed within a revamped structure within the football department.

"The board and chief executive Luigi Capuano will now lead the process of hiring a new manager and hope to provide an update this week.

"The club will make no further comment at this time."

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