BREAKING: Manchester United hold fresh talks over manger Erik Ten Hag

The destiny of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag remains uncertain.

The internal investigation into whether or not Erik ten Hag will continue to serve as manager of Manchester United is ongoing, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano told GIVEMESPORT exclusively. In recent days, the club’s boardroom executives have initiated communication with the representatives of other managers.

A silver lining in a campaign in which the Red Devils finished with the worst record in the eighth season of Premier League history was their FA Cup final triumph over archrivals Manchester City. Furthermore, that victory ensured their qualification for the Europa League comeback the following season.

Due to their early elimination from the Champions League and lackluster performance in the league, Ten Hag’s future is significantly uncertain as all clubs, including Manchester United, embark on a critical summer of transitions.

Following a turbulent season in which he led the team to another championship, Ten Hag entered the summer break apprehensive of his position for the upcoming campaign. Reports of an internal review further compounded his uncertainty, which had increased by a factor of ten.

Recently, there was increased speculation regarding his future after it was reported that Manchester United had initiated discussions with a variety of individuals representing potential Ten Hag successors.Subsequently, Mark Goldbridge, a presenter on The United Stand, condemned the club’s ownership on X (previously Twitter), characterizing it as “unprofessional” and “embarrassing.” However, in actuality, Manchester United’s performances during the previous season were significantly subpar.

Kieran McKenna, a former leading candidate, has signed a new contract with Ipswich Town. The Guardian has stated that Thomas Tuchel, a former Chelsea player, is the designated front-runner to replace Ten Hag should the club decide to separate ways with him.

Romano, speaking exclusively to GIVEMESPORT on Tuesday afternoon, suggested that Manchester United has not yet reached a conclusion regarding the managerial position at Old Trafford due to the ongoing, well-documented internal investigation. Additionally, the Italian journalist substantiated his prior assertions that the club has established communication with alternative candidates within the past three to four days, thereby demonstrating the existence of a backup strategy.

“As the internal investigation remains ongoing, Erik ten Hag is awaiting Manchester United’s announcement of their decision.” Furthermore, I’ve heard that Manchester United has had fresh discussions with agents and representatives of other managers within the last three to four days.

“Therefore, the situation is still unknown.” It appears that an evaluation of all feasible alternatives is underway to determine whether it is more advantageous to retain Ten Hag as the manager or seek an alternative.

While the current state of affairs places Ten Hag’s predicament as the most pressing concern for Manchester United, there are additional issues that require attention. One is the destiny of Marcus Rashford, a graduate of Carrington. Following a challenging season, reports have indicated that they would likely approve the sale of the player in question if presented with a “substantial offer.”

Rashford scored a mere eight goals in 43 appearances for his employers in 2023/24, which was particularly disheartening following a season in which he scored 30 goals. The versatile forward, who has just over 400 appearances for his boyhood club, has been linked with an unexpected transfer to fellow Premier League establishment Arsenal.

During that period, the individual in question has contributed to 65 assists and 131 goals, respectively. However, his lack of consistency has become an increasing concern in Old Trafford circles. It remains uncertain whether he will continue his career in M16 and become a genuine club legend, or if he will move on after graduating from the academy.