“We have contacted him. We are waiting for his reply. Ofcourse he loves Manchester United and would want to take the coaching job, plus he is a fan favourite so it would be amazing if he accepts the job”-Man Utd ‘already know their top target’ to replace Erik ten Hag and Sir Jim Ratcliffe is a big fan of him as he wasted no time to contact him.
Manchester United officials have reportedly identified their preferred replacement for Erik ten Hag should they decide to part ways with him following the 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
The defeat on Sunday marked a significant low in Ten Hag’s tenure, with Spurs dominating the match at Old Trafford. This result has fueled speculation about the Dutch manager’s future, with potential successors like Gareth Southgate and Ruud van Nistelrooy being mentioned.
Nevertheless, recent reports suggest that United’s board has already selected a specific candidate if they choose to move on from Ten Hag. Prior to the current season, the club’s new co-owners, INEOS, met with several top managers as they explored options, especially after Unitedโs disappointing eighth-place finish last season, their worst since the Premier League’s formation in 1992.
