Thomas Tuchel says transfer talk involving several English stars could be a distraction at the 2026 World Cup.
He urged players to try to sort out their club futures before the tournament begins.
Elliot Anderson, Morgan Rogers, and Marcus Rashford are among those facing an uncertain future.
Nottingham Forest midfielder Anderson is a target for Manchester City and Manchester United. Meanwhile, a number of clubs, including Arsenal and Chelsea, are eyeing Aston Villa's Rogers.
It is also unclear at this time whether Barcelona will exercise their option to sign Rashford permanently from Manchester United.
All three situations are still ongoing as England step up their preparations for the 2026 World Cup finals.
Tuchel indicated he was willing to facilitate a potential transfer, but warned that any such transfer would have to fit into England's schedule at the 2026 World Cup, which limits contact within 48 hours of a match.
"Common sense tells me I wouldn't like it on match day, one day before the game. That's the policy."
"All other things aside, personally and efficiently, we are always happy to help to get clarity around the player."
"I think the best we can get is clarity. If anyone has the opportunity to complete a club move and a transfer, we won't get in the way."
"However, of course it must be in line with our schedule and goals, namely to focus and prepare for the 2026 World Cup match."
"The last day before the match, of course. The second day before the match, no. Let's see. We handle cases on a case-by-case basis. So far, no player has contacted me. The doctor is ready to do a medical examination if necessary," said Tuchel.
Tuchel actually wants the three players to complete the deal before the 2026 World Cup begins. However, of course, this is difficult to realize.
"That would be ideal, but maybe that's not the reality. So the question is, how much should we worry? If it's possible to say, don't worry about it now, the phone will keep ringing. How are we going to control that?"
"So, it's more the other way around. I'm always ready to help, I'm always ready to calm things down. We have to help them more to have their own environment where they can overcome distractions, they can focus, they can concentrate, they can do their best to fulfill the role we have set for them."
"I can see of course the disturbance is that the clubs are scrambling to get you, want to recruit you. The sports director, the agent, and the coach try to contact you by phone, of course it is a disturbance, but it is also a reality."
"We always advise players to make a decision before the tournament starts, as early as possible, and then stick with that decision."
"However, it is not always possible for players. I think we are not alone in this, that's how it works," said Tuchel.
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