Manchester United are closing in on Erik ten Hag as their new manager as reported by Manchestereveningnews.
Ten Hag has emerged as the candidate favoured by the Red Devils in recent weeks, having been interviewed for the role last month. Recent reports suggest that United are close to getting a deal done over the line, with the 52-year-old verbally agreeing to a three-year contract at Old Trafford.
United are yet to finalise, although they are keen on appointing a new manager before the summer transfer window starts.
Erik Ten Hag’s Track Record With Ajax
Manchester United’s forthcoming appointment of Erik ten Hag may be good news to several squad members. The Ajax boss has a track record of entrusting youth and fortifying their slowing careers. He led a young Ajax team with the likes of Donny van de Beek and Matthijs de Ligt to the Champions League semi-finals in 2019 before turning former West Ham forward Sébastien Haller into a prolific goal scorer this season. He has managed them for 209 matches, having won 156 of them, drawing 25 and losing 28 times in all competitions. (Stats by Transfermarkt)
Several United players have been underperforming this term with only a handful of stars coming out with a credible reputation. The club is far off for a top-four finish with seven Premier League games left to play, their chances having diminished over consecutive poor performances.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Future In Doubts, Erik Ten Hag’s Arrival In Manchester United Might See Him Out
Cristiano Ronaldo will probably be told by Erik ten Hag that his services aren’t needed should the Dutchman be appointed as the Manchester United manager.
The world-class athlete is the club’s top scorer this season with 18 goals but has been criticised on countless occasions. The superstar, who signed a two-year deal last August, is rumoured not to be part of the Dutchman’s long-term plans.
It is also reported that Ronaldo and his agent Jorge Mendes had met to talk about his options for this summer, with the Red Devils set to miss out on next season’s Champions League.
Erik Ten Hag Will Have A Mountain To Climb
United are set to overtake the summer transfer window to make significant changes with the likes of Paul Pogba and Juan Mata out of contract and speculated to leave. Should Ten Hag be appointed, he will face a big summer ahead after what has been a dreadful season for United. However, the Dutch gaffer has the patience and the perseverance to put United back among the elites in the coming days.
