Erik ten Hag: Manchester United boss remains in the dark over future as club overhaul enters final stages | Football news

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is still on holiday and remains in the dark over his future as the club’s end-of-season review enters its final stages.

Manchester United’s review, which includes a decision on whether to keep Ten Hag as manager, is still ongoing.

As for Ten Hag, he is Manchester United’s manager with a year left on his contract.

But the longer the review drags on, the more potentially worrying it becomes for the Dutchman, who led the Red Devils to FA Cup glory last month.

A decision on the 54-year-old’s future could come next week as Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS team approaches the final stages of the process.

Sky Sports News reported in May that Gareth Southgate had been approached about the possibility of one day becoming Manchester United manager – but he had no interest in engaging in a conversation that did not relate to his job as England boss.

Southgate is on good terms with INEOS sporting director Sir Dave Brailsford and has worked closely at the FA with new Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth.

“It doesn’t feel good what Ten Hag is going through”

Sky Sports News Chief Reporter Kaveh Solhekol:

“Are we closer to a decision? I think we are getting there, but the pace is quite slow.

“Erik ten Hag doesn’t know if he will be the manager of Manchester United next season, but he knows he is the manager of United at the moment, he has one year left on his contract and he is ready to come back and resume work at the club.

“But the longer this postseason review goes on, the more worrisome it becomes for the Ten Hag, and you couldn’t blame him for thinking something doesn’t smell right here. What happens? Why do we have another review Why is the review taking so long? Why don’t I know where I am?

“The assessment is in its final stages and a decision could come in the next week, but I think a lot of people in football will feel a little bit for Ten Hag because he doesn’t really feel good about what he’s going through at the moment.”

Who could replace Ten Hag if he is fired?

Sky Sports News Chief Reporter Kaveh Solhekol:

“The names in the frame are the likes of Thomas Tuchel, the former Bayern Munich and Chelsea manager. There is also Mauricio Pochettino, who is now a free agent after leaving Chelsea. Both would be very interested in the job if it were available.

“There is also the Gareth Southgate factor. We know Southgate is someone close to Sir Dave Brailsford and Dan Ashworth.

“Potentially, this could be his final tournament as England manager. The only problem is that if United were to say goodbye to the Ten Hag and if they wanted to bring in Southgate, he’s made it very, very clear that he doesn’t will go. to talk to anyone or anything until after the Euros, which is his total and total focus.

“I think it would be complicated if United wanted to bring in Southgate, but of course he’s another name that’s potentially in the frame if someone tells Ten Hag they’re moving in another direction.”

Evans: Ten Hag a ‘top manager’

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans praised the Ten Hag and backs the man who brought him back to Old Trafford.

Speaking on international duty for Northern Ireland, the 36-year-old said: “I think he’s a top manager.

“The thing that keeps me going, mostly, is learning about the game and I learned a lot last season with different styles of play and I learned a lot from the manager, Ten Hag, so that was an eye opener. eye opener for me.

“I feel like he has some great ideas about the game of football.”

It was notable that Evans went out of his way to ensure the Ten Hag had a moment to lift the FA Cup trophy during the celebrations at Wembley after the 2-1 win over City.

“I gave the trophy to the manager because they were trying to get us out (the presentation area) to go and celebrate on the pitch,” Evans said. “I gave it to the guy next to me and I saw the manager going on and I didn’t want him to miss that moment.

“I felt it was a big moment for him. I’m glad he ended up picking it up like that. The manager was great for me, he brought me back and showed a lot of faith in me, so it was nice that he was able to to have that moment.”