Man Utd ‘agree’ Erik ten Hag sack contingency plan’ amid claim on ‘new manager top target’
By Lewis Oldham,
20 hours ago
According to reports, Premier League giants Manchester United have a ‘contingency plan’ in place for if/when they sack head coach Erik ten Hag.
Ten Hag is under immense pressure heading into Man Utd’s home match against Premier League rivals Brentford this weekend.
The Dutchman is the favourite to be the next Premier League manager sacked as Man Utd have only won two of their first seven top-flight matches this season. They have also drawn their opening two Europa League group games.
The former Ajax boss was fortunate to keep his job at the end of last season as the Red Devils struggled en route to finishing eighth in the Premier League.
Man Utd ended the season on a high as they won the FA Cup and this saved Ten Hag’s job, as he was given a one-year contract extension by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his recruitment team.
“Both Man United and England are lining him up to be their next manager.
“It’s certainly a possibility and I’ve heard Man United are lining him up as their top target if they do decide to sack Ten Hag.
“I think they’ll look to bring somebody in with winning experience at the top level so that they can come in and really make a difference.
“But they also need somebody who can deal with their issues off the field as well.
“He is definitely one of their options, but it will depend on whether he feels he wants to take the United job, because he might have more attractive offers by that stage.”
‘Man United chiefs have already drawn up a new manager “contingency plan” in case they have to sack Erik ten Hag soon, sources have told Football Insider.
‘Football Insider revealed on Monday (14 October) that United will dismiss the Dutchman if the club lose their next two fixtures against Brentford and Fenerbahce.
‘It is believed that United chiefs are still keen to stick by Ten hag but will have no alternative but to sack him if the club’s poor run of results continue in the next fortnight.
‘High-level United officials met in London last week to discuss Ten Hag’s future and have put in a contingency plan in the event of his potential sacking. He has managed to stave off any immediate threat by leading the club to draws against Porto and Aston Villa before the international break.
‘However, Man United are 14th in the Premier League and have picked up just two points from a possible six in the Europa League. Graham Potter, Thomas Tuchel and Gareth Southgate have been mentioned as among the potential frontrunners to succeed Ten Hag at Old Trafford.’
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