But reports on Twitter suggest that the Dutchman has turned down an approach from the Swans thereby ruling himself out of the role.
Whether his reasons are driven by money, league position, transfer budget or a mix even of all three are not known but Bleacher Report reporter Dean Jones tweeted the following
Hearing Frank De Boer has turned down approach from Swansea
— Dean Jones (@DeanJonesSoccer) December 28, 2016
De Boer would have fitted much of the Swansea mould of old and maybe had we been higher up the league table then the approach may have been received differently.
De Boer won four league titles in six seasons with Ajax but lasted just 85 days at the San Siro before losing his job in November.