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‘Secret negotiations’ have taken place between Manchester United and FOUR potential managers to succeed Erik ten Hag

Football — 10/26/2024

Rumor has it that four top prospects to replace Erik ten Hag have been in “secret talks” with Manchester United in preparation for ten Hag’s potential departure.

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Even though Ten Hag, 54, is currently in his third season as Manchester United manager, the club’s fortunes have not improved since last year’s record-low Premier League result.

One of the key reasons he is still United manager is because of the 2-1 FA Cup final win over Manchester City in June 2024.

 

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Rumor has it that United’s upper management was weighing their options last summer before Ten Hag extended his contract till 2026.With only one victory (a 2-1 triumph over Brentford last Saturday) in their previous seven matches in all competitions, United’s season has gotten off to a bad start.

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If Ten Hag were to be freed of his duties, Thomas Tuchel would not be considered for the United post because he was widely linked with the position before accepting the position of England manager.

After United’s 1-1 draw at Fenerbahçe on Thursday, the manager’s future was once again the subject of intense speculation due to the team’s lackluster performance.

New information has surfaced, indicating that four supervisors may have engaged in “secret talks,” as reported by the Daily Mail.If the rumors are to be accepted, a “four-man delegation led by chief executive Omar Berrada” met the former Barcelona manager Xavi “twice in recent months” (as the article puts it, ten days ago).

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Since departing Barcelona at the conclusion of last season, 44-year-old Xavi has not been employed in a managerial capacity.

He has a La Liga championship to his name, having won it with the Catalans in the 2022–23 season, even if his managerial experience is limited to two clubs—Al Sadd of Qatar and Barça.

Potential suitors at Old Trafford also reportedly admire Thomas Frank, the manager of Brentford. United spoke with the Dane, Tuchel, Kieran McKenna, and Marco Silva during the summer transfer window.

Supposedly, Ruben Amorim, manager of Sporting Lisbon, is also being considered. Despite rumours linking him to Liverpool and West Ham United, the 39-year-old has decided to stay in Lisbon.

Edin Terzic, who departed Borussia Dortmund in June after their Champions League final loss to Real Madrid at Wembley, is another possible target.