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Frank De Boer has expressed an interest in coaching Newcastle United or Liverpool in the future.

However De Boer insists he is currently focused on the job in hand with Ajax.

Steve McClaren is under no pressure from the Newcastle board with the Magpies prepared to give him all the time he needs to get the job right. And the Magpies actually went for McClaren ahead of De Boer earlier this year.

But the former Holland international picked out United and the Reds as clubs he would be keen to work for in the future.

Newcastle opted against an approach for De Boer last winter while they waited for their man in McClaren. Back then De Boer’s “come and get me plea” fell on deaf ears as no Premier League club stepped forward.

De Boer, speaking to the BBC world service, said: “They are fantastic clubs. Liverpool and Newcastle - with supporters behind them - it is a fantastic environment to coach but this year it is important for me to do well at Ajax and then we will see.”

However, De Boer said he was keen to work in England at some stage.

He said: “Yes, I think every year it comes closer of course. I’m looking maybe for another adventure. If there is an interesting club that I think with my quality I can make that team better – if I can, than I will take that chance.”