Borussia Mönchengladbach has apparently received another rejection in its search for a successor to former manager Eugen Polanski.

According to reports, Jens Wissing of Al-Ittihad is not available for the rescue mission at Gladbach. Sporting director Rouven Schröder reportedly made an inquiry with the 38-year-old but received a rejection.

Based on information from Wissing's circle, the former defender does not want to leave his project in Saudi Arabia so soon. He only joined Al-Ittihad two months ago as the successor to Portuguese manager Sergio Conceicao.

Schröder and Wissing know each other well. The current Gladbach manager once brought the native of Gronau into the coaching staff at Red Bull Salzburg.

Gladbach is also familiar with Wissing: in 2010, he made three Bundesliga appearances for Borussia, and in the 2020/2021 season he served as assistant coach for Gladbach's U23 side. After that, he gained his coaching experience abroad.

In addition to Wissing, Ole Werner, who has also been mentioned as a Gladbach candidate and most recently worked at RB Leipzig, reportedly has other plans. It was recently reported that the 38-year-old is currently enjoying his free time away from the demanding coaching business.

Gladbach: Many managerial candidates under consideration

The portal Fussballeuropa.com reported that an engagement of Alexander Blessin, most recently at FC St. Pauli, at Gladbach is "not very likely." At the same time, it was noted that Dimitrios Grammozis, who has previously managed FC Schalke 04 among others, is on Schröder's list.

Sport Bild also names Danny Galm of FC Liefering, another former colleague of the Gladbach sporting director.

In the past, there has also been contact between Gladbach and Christian Titz, who had to step down at second-division side Hannover 96 earlier in the week.

Other options include Horst Steffen, most recently at Werder Bremen, Christian Eichner, most recently at Karlsruher SC, Bo Henriksen, most recently at 1. FSV Mainz 05, and Dane Brian Priske, currently with Sparta Prague, though a transfer fee in the millions would be required for him.