Erik ten Hag is reportedly confident that he will have a chance to impress Manchester United‘s incoming hierarchy under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
The beleaguered Dutchman is anticipating the chance to present his plan for the future, including a summer squad overhaul, according to The Sun.
That is despite incoming investor Ratcliffe reportedly holding talks with ex-Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter.
Ratcliffe’s protracted £1.25billion investment has been delayed by ‘legal structural’ matters and Mail Sport reported that his 25 per cent stake will be ratified next week.
Ten Hag’s position has come under razor-sharp scrutiny following a 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth at Old Trafford and their whimpering exit from Europe at the hands of Bayern Munich.
Erik ten Hag is reportedly confident that he will not be sacked before meeting Manchester United’s new footballing leadership
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is expected to complete his investment in a 25 per cent stake next week
United have lost more games than they have won this season but experienced a mini-revival in November, rising to sixth in the Premier League, and Ten Hag was awarded Manager of the Month.
He is safe for now and there is little appetite among the current hierarchy to sack him but results must improve.
A mouthwatering clash against league leader Liverpool at Anfield awaits on Sunday, the sort of clash which can immortalise a reputation or crush.
Liverpool’s 7-0 thrashing of United in front of the Kop last March will live long in the memory and United know they need to avoid a repeat of that.
As per The Sun, Ten Hag’s first interactions with the new football operations leaders would likely be with director of sport Dave Brailsford and not Ratcliffe himself.
Anthony Martial is out of contract in the summer and is among several players believed to be at risk.
United’s incoming investor has reportedly met with Graham Potter and admires him
United’s exit from Europe and inconsistent form has intensified the spotlight on Ten Hag
An obvious shout is Jadon Sancho, who has played just three times this season and has been exiled from training after a fall-out with Ten Hag.
Raphael Varane, who did not start a game for seven weeks until the loss against Bayern, could also be on the chopping block.
Donny van de Beek has managed all of two outings this campaign while the highly paid Casemiro has, by most accounts, not looked his traditionally unimpeachable self.
Whether Ten Hag gets the opportunity to deliver on his vision – wth many believing he has already been sufficiently backed after a £400m splurge – remains to be seen.
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