Erik ten Hag ‘set to STAY in charge of Man United next season as INEOS identifies real reasons for difficulties’… with Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘unimpressed with alternatives’ to Dutchman
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Erik ten Hag is set to remain in charge of Manchester United next season after INEOS identified the real reason for his struggles.
The Red Devils boss is under increasing pressure after a disappointing campaign which has already seen them knocked out of the Champions League race.
There has been significant uncertainty around his job after Sir Jim Ratcliffe took over management of all football activities at the club following its minority purchase earlier this year, with a final decision yet to be made .
It is possible that Ratcliffe and INEOS could look to bring in their own manager to try and lead the club’s new era, with a number of players also reportedly up for sale.
According to The Athletic, however, Ten Hag is still expected to continue next season due to off-field issues at the club.
Erik ten Hag set to keep job at Manchester United this summer, reports say
Sir Jim Ratcliffe (right) and INEOS would be convinced that those above Ten Hag have not provided the simplest foundations for success.
Dutchman’s future uncertain after disappointing season on the pitch
It would appear that Ratcliffe and INEOS believe United’s management team have not provided the simplest foundations for success at United, with new plans being put in place to make Ten Hag’s job easier.
There is also said to be a lack of credible alternatives, while the club are said to be reluctant to pay the fee required to sack the Dutchman.
Ten Hag’s contract will end at the end of next season, with the 54-year-old having signed a three-year deal upon his arrival in the summer of 2022, although there is an option for a further year in the contract. .
He continued to defend his side’s poor campaign in recent weeks, highlighting the success of reaching the FA Cup final and the fact he has had to deal with countless injuries in his squad.
Last month he claimed he had only been able to choose his best team once during his tenure, as he said his job was to “bring in trophies”, with the Red Devils having won the Carabao Cup last season.
It is believed, however, that Ratcliffe and INEOS will be ruthless when it comes to Ten Hag’s future, as they will not hesitate to change managers if they deem it necessary.
Other senior figures at the club have already felt the wrath of the new owners, with interim CEO Patrick Stewart and finance director Cliff Batty set to depart this summer.
It is believed, however, that Ratcliffe and United will be ruthless when it comes to the manager’s future.
Kobbie Mainoo would be one of three players who will not be for sale this summer.
United, meanwhile, need to raise funds through sales to bolster their limited transfer budget and are reportedly prepared to sell all but three of their players in the next transfer window.
The club are believed to be keen to sign a new striker, a central midfielder and a right centre-back, but may not be able to shell out large sums like in recent years.
Only three players – Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund – have been spared from the chopping block, The Telegraph reported, meaning Marcus Rashford could leave.
