Report: Man Utd ready to fire Ten Hag if Ratcliffe can convince Southgate to takeover
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Manchester United part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe planning to sack Erik ten Hag || Image credit: Imago

Report: Man Utd ready to fire Ten Hag if Ratcliffe can convince Southgate to takeover

Faruq Ibrahim 15:54 - 19.03.2024

Manchester United contemplates replacing Erik ten Hag with England manager Gareth Southgate.

Manchester United seems to be considering a change in leadership as Erik ten Hag's future at the club hangs in the balance. Speculations are rife that Gareth Southgate, the current England manager, is being targeted as a possible replacement.

Tough Times for Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag's tenure at Manchester United is under scrutiny as the end of a challenging second season approaches.

Despite some successes in his debut season, including winning the Carabao Cup and securing a third-place finish in the Premier League, the current campaign has been a disappointment.

The Red Devils are on the verge of finishing outside the top four, and only an FA Cup triumph could salvage some pride.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag || Image credit: Imago
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag || Image credit: Imago

The Potential Role of Gareth Southgate

Amidst the uncertainty surrounding ten Hag, Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly eyeing England's head coach, Gareth Southgate, as a potential replacement.

Sources suggest that Southgate's successful tenure with the national team has caught the attention of United's hierarchy, with plans in motion to lure him away from the international scene.

Southgate's England contract expires at the end of the year, and should Manchester United seek to poach him before then, they will have to part with £800,000. Ten Hag on the other hand, still has two years on his current deal, and should he be fired at the end of the season, he is in line for a £10 million windfall.

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