Sturing has already spoken twice with Vitesse's technical director Marc van Hintum about a possible switch, according to Omroep Gelderland.

The 44-year-old insists he is not interested, however, in becoming the head coach following the dismissal of Aad de Mos on Monday.

"The idea came from Vitesse," he told the regional broadcaster. "It is about a role for the long term, in which I would be responsible for the streaming through of young talents to the first team."

The Arnhem outfit are not the only club interested in acquiring Sturing, though, according to the former Vitesse player.

"I have spoken with several clubs, that's correct," he added. "And I am open to all and everything."