Erik ten Hag is being made to attend earlier than studying whether or not he’ll proceed as Manchester United supervisor, with sources telling ESPN {that a} choice on the Dutchman’s future shouldn’t be anticipated imminently.
Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS workforce have began an end-of-season assessment which can have a look at each side of United’s efficiency this season.
It should embrace a deal with whether or not Ten Hag, who has a yr left on his contract, ought to keep on as supervisor or get replaced.
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A supply has instructed ESPN that INEOS opinions led by director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford in different sports activities have sometimes taken round 4 days to finish, though United insist there isn’t any time restrict.
Ten Hag strengthened his case to remain on as United boss by lifting the FA Cup on Saturday with a shock 2-1 win over Manchester Metropolis.
However he started a vacation on Sunday nonetheless at the hours of darkness about whether or not he’ll maintain his job.
Doubts about his suitability for the position have led INEOS to sound out potential replacements together with Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Frank and Kieran McKenna. A supply has instructed ESPN that McKenna is now set to remain at Ipswich City. United additionally maintain an curiosity in Gareth Southgate and Roberto De Zerbi.
Ten Hag is beneath stress after a depressing Premier League season which noticed United end eighth — their lowest inserting in England’s top-flight since 1990.
United additionally completed backside of their Champions League group as they exited European competitors earlier than Christmas.
Sources have instructed ESPN that INEOS haven’t dominated out beginning subsequent season with Ten Hag in cost, though sources near the 54-year-old consider he may nonetheless be sacked after failing to get a cast-iron assure from both Ratcliffe or Brailsford following victory over Metropolis at Wembley.
The choice has been made extra sophisticated as a result of INEOS are nonetheless ready to finish their soccer management workforce.
New technical director Jason Wilcox has arrived however new CEO Omar Berrada is on gardening depart from Man Metropolis and isn’t anticipated to start out till July 13. Incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth remains to be on gardening depart from Newcastle United.