Paris Saint-Germain sporting director has denied reports that Mauricio Pochettino could be replaced at the end of the season.
Pochettino was appointed at the Parc des Princes at the start of January 2021, having been dismissed by Tottenham the previous year.
In his first 12 months in charge, the Argentine guided PSG to the Coupe de France but missed out on the Ligue 1 title and the Champions League.
This time around, PSG are strolling towards the domestic title, whilst holding a slender first-leg lead over Real Madrid in Europe.
There have been extensive reports that should Pochettino fail to win the Champions League, he would likely be moved on, with Zinedine Zidane waiting in the wings.
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Manchester United are on red alert regarding the future of the 50-year-old, with Pochettino believed to be at the top of their shortlist to be named manager this summer.
The Red Devils are in the process of hiring a long-term head coach to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, amid claims Pochettino, Erik ten Hag and Luis Enrique are all in the frame.
"We know that consistency is key as we strive for a top-four finish this season," Murtough told investors on a call for the second quarter.
"I want to reiterate however that this is not the ultimate objective for Manchester United, and everyone at the club is focused on challenging for the top trophies.
"We are now conducting a thorough process for the appointment of a new permanent manager who will take charge this summer, with the objective to get us back to challenging for those domestic and European titles.”
However, their chances of landing Pochettino have taken a hit with Leonardo dismissing the notion that the Parisians have looked at replacing their current manager.
He has also refuted suggestions that Pochettino himself is looking to leave the club and potentially return to the Premier League.
"We've never thought about changing our manager. We've never contacted Zidane or anyone," Leonardo told L'Equipe.
"I can say that Mauricio Pochettino has never asked to leave. I have no problem with him. We talk about everything."
Meanwhile, United's new chief executive Richard Arnold has told supporters that there are reasons for optimism going into what appears to be a pivotal summer.
"Everyone associated with Manchester United should have belief in the opportunities that lie ahead of us, both on the pitch and in the way we engage and serve our fans," Arnold explained.
"We have a clear vision and we are implementing a strategy to win with an empowered leadership team to drive that forward.
"We will foster a culture of excellence through a world-class football environment while strengthening the role of fans at the heart of the club and harnessing the power of Manchester United to make a positive impact on people, the environment and society."
