In view of the rumours that have been circulating about Erik ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford, Manchester United may be compelled to make a challenging decision regarding his management.
Injuries have been a contributing factor in United’s struggles during this season. Currently, they are eight points away from a top four position in the league with ten games left to play.
There have been reports that Ten Hag’s position has been subjected to increased scrutiny as a result of the new football hierarchy at the team.
It has been reported by the Manchester Evening News that Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos Group has conducted an evaluation of potential managers in preparation for the possibility that the club would decide in the coming months that a manager rotation is required.
It has been stated that Julian Nagelsmann is being considered for the role of prospective successor.
Nagelsmann, who once served as the head coach of Bayern Munich, is getting ready for a busy summer as he prepares to manage Germany in the 2024 European Championship.
It has been claimed that the manager of Germany is already taking into consideration his reputation in club football before to the competition that will take place at home.
According to Sky Sport Germany, which was picked up by The Express, Nagelsmann is eager to return to club management after the European Championships that took place this summer.
It has been reported that the 36-year-old aims to make a public declaration regarding his next professional move, which is to assume control of a team for the 2024–2025 season, prior to the beginning of the competition.
This is happening, as stated by the source, in order to ensure that the former coach of Hoffenheim is able to concentrate solely on the German national team and is not distracted by continuous talks that are taking place during the campaign.
As a result of the upcoming tournament, Nagelsmann’s appointment would have an effect on the pre-season planning of a club.
According to The Express, even if United makes the decision to replace Ten Hag, they will still take into account the possibility of hiring the German coach.
It would be necessary for clubs that are interested in Nagelsmann to delay their pre-season plans until after he has finished his contract with Die Mannschaft.
Despite this, it is reported that Manchester United would still offer Ten Hag attention in the event that they make the decision to replace him at the conclusion of the current season.
The inconsistent performance of Manchester United since the INEOS group took over at Old Trafford a year ago has given rise to speculation over the possibility of a change in management.
Ten Hag’s future, on the other hand, might be contingent on the club’s current financial situation.
According to The Times, the cost of firing Ten Hag might reach up to ten million pounds. This may imply that the former Ajax manager will continue to serve in his current position while United seeks to control the conditions surrounding their Financial Fair Play (FFP) situation.
United has reported a 23% increase in its payroll for the second quarter, partly as a result of their early departure from the 2023–24 Champions League after finishing bottom in their group. This occurs after United declared that they have increased their salary by 23%.
