Dimitar Berbatov has warned Manchester United’s players they should be ‘worried’ about their futures when Erik ten Hag arrives as manager.
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Ajax star fires United dig
Ajax midfielder Davy Klaassen has taken aim at United by questioning why Erik ten Hag would want to join a club that 'has been doing badly for years'. Ten Hag remains the preferred candidate to take over as permanent manager, although club sources are adamant that they are open-minded in their ongoing search.
United met with the 52-year-old last month to interview him about the role and it later emerged that they would only have to pay Ajax £1.7million to release ten Hag from his contract. The Manchester Evening News revealed that the United dressing room is split over his possible appointment, while Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino is viewed as the other frontrunner for the job.
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Forlan reveals 'agent' role
Diego Forlan has revealed that he played a key role in convincing David de Gea to sign for United, insisting that a transfer to Old Trafford is the 'best option' any player can have. Forlan, who represented United for two years, says he sold United to De Gea when the goalkeeper touched down in June 2011.
Of course, the Spanish international signed for United from Atletico Madrid; the club Forlan played for at the time. Furthermore, the former Uruguay striker has also suggested that he played a part in convincing youngster Facundo Pellistri - who is currently on loan at Alaves - to join the club in October 2020.
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Dimitar Berbatov has warned Manchester United’s players they should be ‘worried’ about their futures when Erik ten Hag arrives as manager.
Mauricio Pochettino refused to be drawn to comment on Erik ten Hag's appointment at Manchester United, a job he was in the running for.
Jamie Carragher has explained the biggest issue facing Erik ten Hag when he joins Manchester United at the end of the season.
Erik ten Hag's long-term vision for Manchester United was a key factor in his appointment as the new manager, according to the club's football director John Murtough.
Kleberson has named three Manchester United players he thinks will shine under Erik ten Hag - but that impending appointment comes with a warning. Ajax expect the Dutch coach to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford in time for next season.
Erik ten Hag is on the brink of becoming Manchester United's next permanent manager.
Manchester United and Erik ten Hag could face complications over any move to bring Robin van Persie back to Old Trafford as assistant manager - according to reports. Ajax expect Ten Hag to become the next United manager even though key figures at the club insist no deal has been formalised.
Erik ten Hag has been tipped to become the next Jurgen Klopp or Pep Guardiola after it was revealed this week that the Dutchman is set to join Manchester United.
Manchester United favourite Louis Saha reckons the jury will be out on Erik ten Hag until he brings silverware back to Old Trafford. United have not won a trophy for coming up five seasons as they prepare to appoint the Ajax coach as their next permanent manager.
Former Netherlands international Rene van der Gijp insists Erik ten Hag must be allowed to breathe a new lease of life into Manchester United this summer, admitting that "players like Paul Pogba" need to be moved on.
Former Feyenoord and Genk manager Mario Been believes it would be wise for Erik ten Hag to show Cristiano Ronaldo the exit door if he is appointed as Manchester United's new manager.
Jamie Carragher has urged Erik ten Hag to offload both Paul Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo if he is confirmed as Manchester United’s new manager.
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.
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.