Lille president Gerard Lopez has distanced the club from rumours they will hire Jose Mourinho in the near future, insisting the coach must instead be scouting the French side's players for his next club.
The Portuguese manager has been seen at Lille's stadium several times since he was sacked by Manchester United in December, sparking reports his next job will be in Ligue 1.
The 56-year-old said in Frebruary that he can imagine taking over a club in the French top-flight and has suggested he will return to management next season.