Football rumours: Manchester United line up Erik ten Hag’s replacement

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What the newspapers say

Departing Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel is next in line if Manchester United decide to sack Erik ten Hag at the end of the season, according to the Telegraph.

The paper also reports that ten Hags will not be sacked ahead of the FA Cup final against Manchester City.

West Ham have joined Liverpool in their pursuit of 19-year-old Brazilian Wesley Gassova from Corinthians, reports the Standard. The midfielder is worth around £26m, but Atletico Madrid and Real Betis are also interested in Gassova, who has scored four goals for the Brazilian club this season.

Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen on a return to Manchester United, but the club are not interested in his former manager, reports the Manchester Evening News. Meanwhile, the news has Ruben Amorim and Graham Potter in contention to be the next United boss if ten Hag is released.

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Tammy Abraham: The 26-year-old Roma striker is reportedly open to a return to the Premier League, with West Ham one of a number of clubs tracking the former Chelsea striker, according to HITC.

Denzel Dumfries: Manchester United are interested in the Dutch defender after the 28-year-old’s talks with Inter Milan broke down, report talkSPORT.