Ten Hag faces mounting pressure following United’s recent 3-1 loss to Manchester City, leaving his team sixth and trailing 19 points behind league leaders Liverpool.
Reports indicate players at United are increasingly uncertain about Ten Hag’s future beyond this summer, with speculation swirling that INEOS may dismiss him and seek a new manager.
ESPN suggests no decision has been made yet, but potential replacements are being explored to assess their credentials and availability.
Gareth Southgate, England’s manager, is among those under consideration, alongside Roberto De Zerbi and Thomas Frank. De Zerbi, linked with various clubs, has impressed observers at Brighton, while Frank’s data-driven approach has garnered praise at United.
Southgate, while seen as an outsider due to his England role, has a longstanding connection with Dan Ashworth, who is poised to become United’s next sporting director, having previously worked at the FA.
Sources reveal that other managers and coaches are also in the mix, as INEOS seeks to avoid being caught off guard amid ongoing speculation about high-profile managers. The uncertainty surrounding Ten Hag’s future has sparked intense discussion, with former United midfielder Paul Scholes offering candid remarks on the matter.
Scholes remarked that United’s current state is far removed from a title-contending team, expressing doubt about Ten Hag’s tenure and suggesting INEOS may already be considering a managerial change. While acknowledging potential discontent within the club, he stopped short of endorsing such a decision unequivocally.
