Man Utd ‘Still Talking’ to Other Managers Amid Ten Hag Doubts

Manchester United are still yet to make a decision on Erik ten Hag’s future and writing in his Daily Briefing, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano suggested the club are still sounding over other managers as part of their end-of-season internal review, all while suggesting the future of the Dutchman is ‘still not safe’.

Despite winning the FA Cup final against arch-rivals Manchester City, the former Ajax custodian entered the off-season uncertain over where his future lies. Picking up silverware two seasons on the trot, however, may not be enough for Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team.

In terms of the Premier League, the season just gone was nothing short of bleak for those associated with the Red Devils. Finishing the 2023/24 season eighth in the division – their lowest-ever finish since the Premier League’s inception in 1992 – is the crux of their ever-growing issues.

Romano on Erik ten Hag’s Future

‘This weekend is a very intense one’

Writing in his Daily Briefing, Romano suggested that this weekend will be ‘very intense’ for those behind the scenes at Old Trafford. The transfer expert insisted that, despite things currently being quiet around the Manchester United chief’s future at the minute, many things are happening behind the scenes.

Insisting that no resolution over the Ten Hag’s future has been made thus far, the Italian transfer guru revealed that Manchester United’s boardroom bosses are taking their time to evaluate every possible outcome with the decision still very much hanging in the balance.

While Manchester United man Louis van Gaal has backed his compatriot to keep his place in the northeast of England, a report by The Guardian suggested that Ten Hag would be relieved of his duties irrespective of what happened at Wembley in the FA Cup final.

Man Utd Keen on ‘Dangerous’ Midfield Gem

Liverpool also in the mix

While Ratcliffe and his team have an important decision to make regarding the future of Ten Hag, much of this summer’s business surrounds the wholesale changes expected in M16, with Ratcliffe looking to stamp his authority in his first trading period in charge of the Red Devils.

One of the positions, per The Athletic, that Manchester United are looking to reinforce is central midfield, alongside centre-back and striker. With the futures of both Casemiro and Sofyan Amrabat uncertain, the club have been linked with Nice gem Khephren Thuram.

Also linked with Liverpool, French publication L’Equipe have revealed that Thuram, 23, is expected to leave his current employers in the following months, leaving the door ajar for his potential suitors – Manchester United included. The fact that Ratcliffe, too, owns Nice could play into the club’s hands should they table their genuine interest.