March 20th 2024.
The future of Erik ten Hag, the current manager of Manchester United, is shrouded in uncertainty. Despite leading his team to a thrilling 4-3 victory against Liverpool in the FA Cup sixth round, he has not received any formal assurance that he will continue to hold his position next season. This has left him on edge, as Sir Dave Brailsford, the newly appointed head of football operations at the club, is still conducting his due diligence on potential replacements for the Dutchman.
Sunday's match against Liverpool was a much-needed boost for Ten Hag, who is hoping to end his second season in charge with a trophy. However, the team's current standing in the Premier League, sitting at sixth place, and their slim chances of qualifying for the Champions League have put a damper on their overall performance. To add to their woes, they also finished at the bottom of their Champions League group and were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Newcastle United in the fourth round.
Ten Hag has been in discussions with United's new board since Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquired a 27.7% stake in the club. With Ratcliffe's company, INEOS, taking over control of football operations, Sir Dave Brailsford has become a key figure in the club alongside Jean-Claude Blanc. While Ten Hag maintains that no decision has been made regarding his future, sources say that Brailsford is still conducting his due diligence and considering potential replacements.
Although the club would prefer not to terminate Ten Hag's contract, doing so would come at a hefty cost of over £10m. Given their current financial situation, they are already facing limitations in the transfer market, as seen in their inability to sign a striker in the January transfer window due to Financial Fair Play restrictions. However, with Ratcliffe's determination to make an impact at Old Trafford, he will not hesitate to make changes if he believes it is necessary for the club's success.
As the uncertainty surrounding Ten Hag's future continues, fans eagerly await any news on the matter. But for now, the Dutchman remains at the helm of Manchester United, leading his team through the ups and downs of the season. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on the club's progress as we wait to see what the future holds for Ten Hag and his team at Old Trafford.
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