BREAKING NEWS: “It’s great news that they’ve returned to him. He has a talent for revitalizing teams. I suggested him to the Glazers, but he turned down the offer.”

Erik ten Hag’s position as Manchester United manager has come under increasing pressure after a 3-0 loss to Tottenham at Old Trafford. This scrutiny worsened when United let a two-goal lead slip in the Europa League against Porto, though a late equalizer from Harry Maguire rescued a 3-3 draw.

Despite these recent disappointments, The Athletic reports that United is taking a “long-term view” on Ten Hag’s future, indicating that even a defeat to Aston Villa this weekend may not result in his dismissal. However, there are signs that his position is not entirely secure.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a minority co-owner of United, along with INEOS, held discussions over the summer with potential managerial replacements, though they ultimately chose to extend Ten Hag’s contract after United’s FA Cup victory. Given the recent turmoil, those discussions may be revived.

Among the managers considered during the summer was Thomas Tuchel, who reportedly turned down United’s offer due to concerns over the club’s internal structure. Now, i suggests that should United part ways with Ten Hag, they may reopen talks with Tuchel, who is currently available after leaving Bayern Munich.

Ratcliffe is said to have personal preferences for either Graham Potter or Gareth Southgate to take over, but any final decision would involve the club’s broader leadership team.

Additionally, Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri reported that United recently approached Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi about the role.

However, Inzaghi is believed to have declined, preferring to stay at Inter. Brentford’s Thomas Frank is also a potential candidate, having reportedly spoken with United before their FA Cup victory last season.

Despite various managerial names being linked with the position, Ruud van Nistelrooy, the current assistant coach and former United striker, remains the bookmakers’ favorite.

Van Nistelrooy joined the club over the summer after winning two trophies in a single season with PSV, making him a prominent option should the club decide to make a managerial change.