Manchester United have been approached by representatives of a number of managers believing that Erik ten Hag may very well be faraway from his submit earlier than the beginning of subsequent season, sources have informed ESPN.
Ten Hag is beneath stress following the 3-1 derby defeat to Manchester Metropolis on Sunday which left his crew sixth on the Premier League desk.
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The Dutchman has been informed that securing Champions League soccer is important to the membership’s intention of investing within the squad this summer time whereas additionally assembly revenue and sustainability necessities, however the outcome on the Etihad has seen United slip 11 factors behind Aston Villa in fourth place with 11 video games to play.
Ten Hag has been absolutely concerned in planning for the summer time — each by way of figuring out switch targets and organising the pre-season tour of america — however a supply has informed ESPN the 54-year-old has been given no formal assure by new minority proprietor Sir Jim Ratcliffe or his crew that he will likely be in cost subsequent season.
It has prompted approaches from out-of-work managers and others who’re presently in jobs to seek out out whether or not there will likely be a emptiness.
United, based on sources, have taken on board details about what totally different coaches have deliberate for the longer term, and what different curiosity there may be in buying their providers, however there have been no formal discussions with any candidates.
ESPN has contacted Man United for remark.
Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are all searching for new managers for subsequent season and, based on sources, are presently weighing up choices.
Ratcliffe’s crew, headed by Sir David Brailsford and Jean-Claude Blanc, are nonetheless finalising the small print of the brand new construction at Outdated Trafford, which can decide what profile of supervisor they need to take cost of first-team affairs.
Omar Berrada has been employed from Manchester Metropolis as the brand new CEO whereas Dan Ashworth is on gardening go away from Newcastle United amid curiosity in making him the brand new sporting director.
Ten Hag has a contract till 2025 and, when requested about his conferences with Ratcliffe, has mentioned the 71-year-old British billionaire “believes in me.”
Following back-to-back Premier League defeats to Fulham and Metropolis, Ten Hag is going through a vital run of fixtures with a house recreation towards Everton on Saturday adopted by a FA Cup quarterfinal towards Liverpool on March 17.
Liverpool’s go to to Outdated Trafford is adopted by the March worldwide break with United subsequent in motion towards Brentford on March 30.
