January 4th 2024.
Graham Potter is currently out of work, but Manchester United have expressed interest in the former Chelsea boss to potentially replace Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. This comes due to United's disappointing start to the season; they have lost twelve of their twenty-four matches in all competitions and are currently sitting in ninth place in the Premier League.
Delays in Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment in the club have meant that United are yet to make a decision on Ten Hag's future. However, with INEOS' 25% stake expected to be ratified in the next four to six weeks, and Sir Dave Brailsford carrying out an audit of the club's operations, the pressure to make a decision is mounting.
Appointing a sporting director and new CEO is a priority, and with United's recent performances, there are now strong question marks over Ten Hag's future. INEOS would prefer to wait until the end of the season to see if United can turn around their form with the return of key players such as Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez.
ESPN has reported that Potter has been informally sounded out about his availability for the job. Potter was fired by Chelsea last April, and left Brighton seven months prior to that. Though he failed to win over supporters in west London, he has impressed INEOS with his coaching ability, and was approached last summer to become Nice's new manager.
Potter is believed to be biding his time before turning to management, and the job at Old Trafford would certainly interest him should it become available.
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