Man Utd eye relegation battle survivor as Erik ten Hag’s substitute
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing up a move for a fellow Premier League manager who led his team to avoid relegation this season.
Erik Ten Hag, 53, had an impressive first year in charge but has found this season more challenging and with the club currently sitting eighth in the Premier League and European qualification looking doubtful, pressure is mounting on the Dutchman.
The recent arrival of Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe has sparked speculation about potential successors to Ten Hag. Among them, Brentford boss Thomas Frank has emerged as a strong contender.
READ MORE: ‘Man Utd had pants pulled down after spending over £160m on Casemiro’s incompetence’
READ MORE: Spurs fans answer burning question – beat City or lose and KO Arsenal’s title bid
The 50-year-old Dane has done commendable work at Brentford over the past six years, leading the Bees to the Premier League and exceeding expectations there.
(Image: DIRK WAEM/AFP via Getty Images)
The Telegraph reports that Frank has a pre-existing relationship with Ineos and previously collaborated with Ratcliffe’s right-hand man, Sir Dave Brailsford, who is now involved at Old Trafford, reports the Mirror.
United are seeking a head coach who can fit into the structure being built by Ineos behind the scenes. Frank seems to fit the bill, although he is contracted to Brentford until 2027.
Erik ten Hag is sweating on his future at Manchester United, and is set to learn his fate only after the FA Cup final against city rivals Manchester City.
The Dutch mastermind has been dogged by whispers about his job security all season, despite leading the Red Devils to Champions League football and winning the Carabao Cup last term.
(Image: Getty Images)
Learn more
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to lock horns in a huge clash this month with each fighter attempting to etch their names in boxing history as the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999. The stakes couldn’t be higher as the pair will go head to head for the prestigious WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF titles.
PPV is £24.99 and includes one month of a DAZN subscription.
DAZN
However just last week, ten Hag shrugged off speculation about his future, saying: “That’s my job to speak to you. That’s why I’m the manager, to give the answers.
“I don’t care if they do or they don’t [back him publicly]. I am working on improving and developing my team.”
