Manchester United have been in the process of searching for their next permanent manager, but it seems they now may have finally settled on their man.
19.03.2022 - 06:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Saturday, March 19.
Erik ten Hag has refused to be drawn on reports suggesting that he could become the next United manager. Ten Hag was asked about United's interest during his latest press conference.
As reported by the Manchester Evening News, Ten Hag has emerged as the club's preferred candidate to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on a permanent basis. United have yet to finalise those plans - although they still intend to make an appointment before the end of this season.
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Mauricio Pochettino remains one of the frontrunners for the job alongside the Dutchman, while United have not ruled out making an approach for Thomas Tuchel amid ongoing uncertainty at Chelsea. However, Ten Hag looks to be leading the way.
Read the full story and Ten Hag's comments here.
Harry Maguire has been urged to get tough with his critics by former Premier League defender Martin Keown. He argues that criticism of the £80million captain regularly oversteps the mark.
Despite question marks over his form at Old Trafford and beyond, Maguire has been included in the latest England squad by Gareth Southgate. His teammates Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford were among those to miss out.
Keown was embroiled in a lengthy debate with talkSPORT guest Simon Jordan about Maguire and offered up some advice for the United man. Maguire has been capped 41 times by the national team.
Read the full story and Keown's comments here.
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Manchester United have been in the process of searching for their next permanent manager, but it seems they now may have finally settled on their man.
Ajax manager Erik ten Hag has already provided Manchester United with an insight into what he could bring to Old Trafford if they were to turn to him as their new permanent manager.
A Tottenham Hotspur icon has given Manchester United the green light to move for Harry Kane in the summer.
Paul Ince admits he is still leaning towards Mauricio Pochettino becoming Manchester United manager after key figures in the Old Trafford boardroom identified Erik ten Hag as their preferred candidate. It's understood initial talks between Ajax coach ten Hag and the United hierarchy have already been held.
Manchester United have now interviewed Ajax boss Erik ten Hag about potentially becoming the club's next permanent manager in the summer.
Manchester United youngster Facundo Pellistri has joined up with Uruguay for international duty this week and has been speaking to the media about his teammates. Pellistri, 20, has been on loan at Alaves in La Liga this season but can provide valuable insight for United fans on reported transfer target Ronald Araujo.
Manchester United are 'prepared' to sell club captain Harry Maguire this summer, a report by Fichajes claims. The overseas news outlet claims that the England defender is one of five players that the club is willing to offload this summer.
Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has remained loyal to the Ivory Coast when naming his two Premier League idols. The 27-year-old is set to join up with his national team for two friendly games against France and England during the March break.
Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, March 20.