Former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel isn't interested in becoming the new Aston Villa boss, according to an update from reliable journalist Matt Law.

The Lowdown: Villa looking for new boss

Thursday's woeful 3-0 defeat at the hands of Fulham proved to be Steven Gerrard's last game as manager, with the 42-year-old sacked shortly afterwards.

Villa will now no doubt be on the lookout to make a quickfire appointment to replace Gerrard at Villa Park, with a host of names already thrown into the hat.

Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Frank have already been linked and Tuchel has even been touted as a potential candidate.

The Latest: Tuchel ruled out

Taking to Twitter, Law revealed that the German would immediately say 'no' to Villa:

"Any attempt by Aston Villa to speak with Thomas Tuchel over their vacant job will be met with a polite ‘no’. He’s not interested - even if big wages and money on offer."

The Verdict: Blow for NSWE

This is a blow for Villa, given Tuchel's pedigree as a manager, having won the 2020/21 Champions League with Chelsea and two Ligue 1 titles with Paris Saint-Germain.

In truth, snapping him up always felt a little too ambitious for Villa, though, with the club unable to guarantee him what he wants, in terms of challenging for major trophies and playing in Europe.

Tthe Villans will have to turn their attention elsewhere but it is vital that they don't rush the decision, bringing in the ideal candidate who can get the most out of this squad in the long-term.