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Erik ten Hag refused to engage with questions about his future at Manchester United amid reports that the Dutchman is set to be sacked after the FA Cup final.
The manager declined to answer whether he had held talks over his position, insisting he had not been affected by the circulating speculation and has remained focused on the final against Manchester City.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe was due to make a decision on Ten Hag’s future by the end of the season, having not been totally convinced by the coach, who arrived in 2022. Ratcliffe has refused to publicly assess Ten Hag’s tenure ahead of United’s worst ever Premier League finish.
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The Ineos chief had drawn up a list of potential alternatives to Ten Hag earlier this year, with Roberto De Zerbi, who has now left Brighton, featuring on it. Despite all the noise surrounding his position at Old Trafford, Ten Hag refused to be drawn into discussing his future.
Asked whether it has affected him personally, the 54-year-old told BBC Sport: “[It has] not. Just focus on the game, focus on the team and that’s all that matters.”
Pressed one whether he had held talks with the ownership about his post, Ten Hag replied: "I don't talk about my future. It's not about me, it's about the team and winning the cup."
MEN Sport understands that Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna would be open to securing the job at United. The 38-year-old was a coach at Old Trafford between 2016 and 2021, first overseeing the Under-18s before becoming assistant manager.
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