I don't think so but on a similar note Giovanni van Bronckhorst would be a dark horse, particularly if we were running down the list and Brands fell under pressure to make an appointment.
It would be a no from me, but not surprising off it came to it.
Currently working at City, his role is undefined.
Manchester City are preparing for life after Pep Guardiola after giving Dutch coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst an access-all-areas role at the club.
Van Bronckhorst, 44, has spent the last month working behind the scenes at the Etihad after being persuaded by City chiefs to ditch his plan to take a one-year sabbatical following his decision to step down as boss of Feyenoord at the end of last season.
The Premier League champions have claimed that their relationship with the former
Barcelona ,
Arsenal and Rangers midfielder is an informal arrangement designed to help him further develop his expertise.
But Sunday Mirror Sport understands that City approached Van Bronckhorst – who has signed a contract that has put him on the payroll.
The plan is for him to remain in Manchester if it proves a good fit.