Former Chelsea manager Graham Potter has reportedly declined an opportunity to assist Jordan Henderson in addressing the significant challenges facing Dutch powerhouse Ajax.

The Eredivisie club is currently seeking a new permanent manager after parting ways with Maurice Steijn in October 2023.

Interim coach John van't Schip has been in charge since then but has struggled to turn things around.

Ajax, now with former Liverpool captain Henderson among their ranks, recently suffered a humiliating 6-0 defeat to arch-rivals Feyenoord, following an earlier 4-0 loss to Aston Villa in the Europa League.

Sky Sports reports that Potter, who previously managed Chelsea and Brighton, was approached for a key coaching role at Ajax.

However, discussions did not lead to an agreement, as Potter has chosen to postpone his return to coaching after being sacked by Chelsea in April 2023.

The 48-year-old remains a target for Manchester United, who are considering their options regarding Erik ten Hag. This suggests that Potter may soon take on a rebuilding project at Old Trafford rather than tackling the challenges at the Johan Cruyff Arena.