Managers approach Man United amid Ten Hag doubts – sources،
Manchester United have been approached by representatives of several managers who believe Erik ten Hag could be dismissed before the start of next season, sources have told ESPN.
Ten Hag are under pressure after the 3-1 derby defeat to Manchester City on Sunday left their side sixth in the Premier League table.
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The Dutchman was told that securing Champions League football was vital to the club's aim of investing in the team this summer whilst meeting profit and sustainability requirements, but the result at the Etihad saw United slip 11 points behind Aston Villa into fourth place with 11 games remaining.
Ten Hag has been fully involved in planning for the summer – both in terms of identifying transfer targets and organizing the pre-season tour of the United States – but a source told ESPN that the 54-year-old had not received any official information. guaranteed by new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe or his team that he will be in charge next season.
This prompted unemployed managers and others currently employed to reach out to see if there would be a vacancy.
United, according to sources, have taken into account information about what the various coaches have planned for the future and what other interests there may be in acquiring their services, but there have been no formal discussions with no candidate.
ESPN has contacted Man United for comment.
Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are all looking for new managers for next season and, according to sources, are currently evaluating options.
Ratcliffe's team, led by Sir David Brailsford and Jean-Claude Blanc, are still finalizing details of the new structure at Old Trafford, which will determine the coaching profile they want to take charge of the affairs of the first team.
Omar Berrada has been hired at Manchester City as their new CEO while Dan Ashworth is on gardening leave from Newcastle United as he bids to become the new sporting director.
Ten Hag has a contract until 2025 and, when asked about his meetings with Ratcliffe, said the 71-year-old British billionaire “believed in me”.
After back-to-back Premier League defeats to Fulham and City, Ten Hag face a run of crucial matches with a home game against Everton on Saturday followed by an FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool on March 17.
Liverpool's visit to Old Trafford is followed by the March international break with United in action against Brentford on March 30.
