Ivan Cleary admits he’s interested in coaching the Wests Tigers but is yet to hear from the embattled NRL club.

Cleary is the frontrunner to take over full-time from sacked mentor Jason Taylor, but insists it’s “flat out not true” a deal has already been reached.

“I’ve not had contact. There’s a lot of speculation,” the former Warriors and Penrith coach told Fox Sports’ NRL Tonight. “If I’m fortunate to get an opportunity, I’d certainly love to look into it.”