Even before the announcement of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's departure has been made, the hunt for a new manager is ongoing.
Last night it emerged that Cardiff had made Dundee boss Paul Hartley as their main target.
Hartley has impressed while taking Dundee to the SPL and they are currently unbeaten in the top division in Scotland this season.
But this morning Hartley has rejected the chance to move to South Wales. Dundee made the following statement:
Regarding the recent speculation and reports out of England. The club would like to confirm that manager Paul Hartley has long term plans to stay at Dundee Football Club.
Paul is committed to the club and is looking forward and focused on the upcoming derby matches this week.
As a club, we are not surprised that speculation linking Paul to other clubs has come up due to the fantastic job he continues to do at Dens Park.
The club and Paul see the solid foundation which has already been put in place as the beginning of a long term plan which will see Paul at the helm of the club for years to come.
http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news/club-statement-5
Odds on the new manager (before Hartley's rejection) are:
