It is not the first time he has been viewed as a potential manager at Old Trafford and Tuchel is understood to have met with United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in France in 2024 when the club were considering replacing Erik ten Hag.
However, in November Tuchel said the England role had “re-energised” him and that he would be open to extending his time in charge, having initially been the driving force behind signing an 18-month contract.
“I know from many years in professional and club football what makes me happy and what brings the best out of me,” he said.
“I love to work with the players and be close to the Premier League. I know also the level of support and trust that I have.
“I was the one to push for a short contract, to streamline it and go to the World Cup, because I was not fully aware of the job and what is needed and how I would feel in the job.”
Tuchel guided England to eight wins from eight matches in World Cup qualifying and they will play Croatia, Ghana and Panama in their group at the finals.
News of his possible extension coincides with the former Chelsea, Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich manager attending Thursday’s draw for the 2026-27 Nations League.
