Manchester United have sounded out a variety of potential replacements for Erik ten Hag forward of a choice on the Dutchman’s future following the FA Cup closing, sources informed ESPN.
Ten Hag’s place at Outdated Trafford is in severe doubt after a depressing second season in cost.
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United recorded their lowest-ever end within the Premier League and might want to beat Manchester Metropolis at Wembley on Saturday to qualify for Europe.
New co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his staff, led by Ineos director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford, have taken on board info from a variety of candidates who may doubtlessly exchange ten Hag.
The candidates embrace Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino, each free brokers after leaving Bayern Munich and Chelsea respectively, in addition to present Ipswich City boss Kieran McKenna and Brentford supervisor Thomas Frank. Casual discussions have been held with representatives of all 4 of these potential candidates, sources informed ESPN.
McKenna, who has guided Ipswich again to the Premier League following back-to-back promotions after taking up in December 2021, labored as an assistant to former United managers Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and a supply has informed ESPN he could be excited by the chance to return to Outdated Trafford.
McKenna, 38, can be of curiosity to Brighton and Chelsea, however a supply has informed ESPN that United would doubtless be his first alternative if he have been provided the job.
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Sources have informed ESPN that there are members of the brand new soccer management staff at United, put in by Ratcliffe and Brailsford, who would favour appointing a younger up-and-coming coach if ten Hag is sacked relatively than selecting a extra skilled supervisor.
England supervisor Gareth Southgate and former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter have additionally been linked with the function.
Ten Hag, 54, has a 12 months left on his contract and, in keeping with a supply, turned down the chance to speak to Bayern Munich about their vacant supervisor job due to his want to remain at United.
Ratcliffe, nonetheless, has repeatedly refused to provide ten Hag any public ensures that he’ll stay in cost past the summer time. Sources have informed ESPN that the choice on ten Hag’s future shall be primarily based on his two years in cost and will not be overly influenced by the outcome within the cup closing in opposition to Metropolis.
Sources near Ratcliffe and Ineos insist a choice on ten Hag has not but been made and that every one choices stay open.