Motherwell manager Askou not for sale amid Toulouse speculation in 2026

Motherwell's manager Askou is not leaving the club despite reports linking him with French side Toulouse.

No Approach for Askou Motherwell have stated they have not received any offer for manager Jens Berthel Askou. This comes after claims that the Danish coach is being eyed by Ligue 1 side Toulouse. Askou has transformed the team since arriving last summer, guiding them close to European football and challenging in the Scottish Premiership. ## Askou's Coaching Journey Before moving to Scotland, Askou spent time as an assistant at FC Copenhagen. His coaching career also includes roles in his home country, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands. Earlier reports had suggested interest from Celtic, but recent reports now point to Toulouse as a potential destination. ## Toulouse's Interest Mid-table Ligue 1 team Toulouse is reportedly interested in Askou, with their current head coach Carles Martínez Novell set to leave at season's end. The speculation follows a strong start for Askou at Motherwell, where his impact has been widely noted. ## Askou's Response to Speculation Before the recent match against Celtic, Askou addressed the ongoing rumors. 'I would much rather speak about the game, so the answer will be very short, or as short as I can give it,' he said. He added, 'There has been many things written about this wonderful football club and what we have achieved, and also speculation and links about me and especially a lot of the players, which I all take as a positive sign that we are doing something right.' Askou chose not to comment further on the situation. ## Askou's Ambition at Motherwell Askou has been described as ambitious and driven by success since taking charge at Motherwell. His leadership has been credited with transforming the club’s fortunes, bringing them to the brink of European competition. The speculation about his future has not deterred his focus on the team’s progress.