Antonio Conte has distanced himself from the Manchester United job while branding reports that he is in “advanced negotiations” with any club as “speculation”.

The Italian, who has been out of work since leaving Napoli in May, insisted his next move into management will be a “carefully considered decision” and said his chosen club would need to be “right” .

Conte, who previously took charge of Chelsea and Tottenham in the Premier League, has been one of the names to be linked with United since Michael Carrick has come under pressure.

Antonio Conte has been out of work since leaving Napoli at the end of last season (AFP/Getty)

But the 57-year-old also hit out at reports suggesting there are “reservations” among some in the Old Trafford hierarchy about his “strong personality”, demanding management style and desire for “full control”.

Conte has also been linked with a return to former side Juventus , where he won three Serie A titles between 2011 and 2014, after a mixed start to the season for their new…