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.
20.03.2022 - 21:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United fans couldn't hide their excitement after Erik ten Hag's Ajax completed a sensational late comeback against Feyenoord on Sunday.
The Eredivisie title-challengers staged a dramatic fightback to down their rivals as Antony scored the winning goal with just five minutes of normal time remaining. As a result, the win takes them two points clear of PSV Eindhoven at the top of the table.
The Manchester Evening News reported this week that Ten Hag has become the preferred candidate to take charge at Old Trafford. Mauricio Pochettino is still among the frontrunners for the role, though he appears to have fallen down the pecking order in recent weeks.
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Ten Hag was tasked with steadying the ship at the Johan Cruyff Arena back in 2017. He has since led them to two Eredivisie crowns as well as a Champions League semi-final.
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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 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.
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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 been urged to hire Tottenham's Antonio Conte as their next permanent manager.
Robin van Persie has already outlined his expectations for the next permanent Manchester United manager after the Old Trafford giants held talks with Erik ten Hag. Further discussions are planned after United settled on the Ajax coach as their preferred candidate to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.