Manchester United will reportedly sack Erik ten Hag this weekend if they fail to record a win over Brentford, a new report has claimed and amid suggestions that a national team manager has been added to their list as possible replacements for the Dutchman.
The Red Devils’ form this season has been way below expectations and having only claimed three wins across 10 games in all competitions, they went into the latest international break winless in five matches. That has left Manchester United in 14th place in the Premier League – nearer in points and position to the relegation zone than the top four – as well as 21st (from 36 sides) in the new Europa League format.
As a result, Ten Hag has found himself under severe pressure and in strong danger of the sack. Last week, a board meeting at the INEOS head offices in London had the Dutchman’s future at the top of the agenda.
The 54-year-old narrowly avoided the sack, though it is understood that he has since been informed an immediate improvement is required and with reports earlier this week claiming a failure to get positive results in the next two games – against the Bees and away at Fenerbahce – will see the axe fall.
However, the Daily Mail now claims United could pull the trigger on the Ten Hag reign even sooner and they report that a failure to take three points on Saturday afternoon will spell the end for the beleaguered Dutchman.
And while Thomas Tuchel has been taken off their radar following his somewhat surprise appointment as England boss, it’s reported the club do have a list of potential options being considered as options to take charge.
Now reports in Turkish outlet Ajansspor claims Turkey boss Vincenzo Montella has been added to their list of options.
