Erik ten Hag ‘set to learn Manchester United’s fate next week’

A decision about Erik ten Haaghis future at Manchester United looks like it will take place next week.

The Red Devils finished eighth in the Premier League table last season, which represented their worst ever campaign in the current format, but the team lifted the FA Cup trophy at the end of May.

The 2-1 success over Manchester City at Wembley also secured a place in the group stage of the 2024-25 Europa League, an excellent end to a difficult season.

Ten Hag’s future has been the subject of speculation in recent months, with Man United’s new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe seriously considering the change in the dug-out.

Conformable Sky Sports Newsa final decision by Ratcliffe and his INEOS team has yet to be made, but a call is imminent, with Ten Hag waiting to learn his fate next week.

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Ten Hag ‘could lose Man United job next week’

The Ten Hag is currently on holiday as a number of his players prepare to represent their countries at this summer’s European Championship and Copa America.

Man United’s pre-season schedule will begin on July 15 against Rosenborg in Norway, before the team travel to the United States for their tour.

Conformable ESPNthe end-of-season review, which is chaired by INEOS Director of Sport, Mr Dave Brailsfordhas been running since the FA Cup final at the end of last month.

The report claims that a decision on Ten Hag’s future was initially expected this week, but the situation will not be resolved until next week at the earliest.

INEOS is understood not to be ready to rush what is a huge decision, with a number of factors still being weighed, including the availability of potential replacements.

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Should Man United keep Ten Hag?

of England Gareth Southgate continues to be linked with the role, but there won’t be an update on his possible availability until after this summer’s European Championship.

Man United simply cannot wait until after Euro 2024 to make a call as potential moves for Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino they have calmed down in the last few days.

of Brentford Thomas Frank he is said to be admired, as is the former Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbibut the lack of an obvious replacement for Ten Hag is a concern.

The Dutchman spoke several times last season about the club’s injury problems which had affected their performances and he was able to lead the team to a famous FA Cup victory when some of his key players returned to fitness.

It has been a challenging season for Man United but the Ten Hag has now won two trophies since his arrival as head coach and the Dutchman should be backed by the Red Devils this summer as the constant change at Old Trafford has shown to be extremely harmful.

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