FC Twente 'an option' for McClaren

Steve McClaren's agent admitted on Monday that FC Twente is "an option" for the former England coach after speculation linked him with the manager's position at the Dutch club.

McClaren was in Holland to see the club qualify for the Champions League with a victory over Ajax on Sunday - and with Twente coach Fred Rutten set to take up the reins at German side Schalke - McClaren's agent Colin Gordon confirmed that a spell in Holland is a possibility.

"Steve is a top manager so he will be linked with any jobs which are vacant," Gordon told PA Sport.

He added: "He was just over in Holland watching some football and obviously there is a lot of speculation flying about at the moment.

"I'm sure he'll be linked with the Getafe job as well now with their manager [Michael Laudrup] is set to leave and there are a couple of jobs in Denmark so no doubt his name will be linked with them as well."

When asked if McClaren was a serious contender for position with the Enschede outfit Gordon, of Key Sports Management, said he could be in the running.

"It's an option - they are a club in the Champions League and he has experience of managing at the top level," Gordon added.

"Taking a position abroad is certainly a possibility for Steve."

McClaren, 47, has been out of work since he left the England job in November following the failure to qualify for Euro 2008.

FC Twente though have played down speculation which linked McClaren with the post with departing Ajax coach Adrie Koster also believed to be in the frame.