Ten Hag had an impressive debut season at the club, guiding United to Carabao Cup victory, an appearance in the FA Cup final, and securing a Champions League spot.
However, United’s current season has been challenging, currently standing sixth in the Premier League. Their Champions League prospects are uncertain, and they suffered an embarrassing Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Newcastle.
Controversies involving Ten Hag and Jadon Sancho escalated tensions, with the £73 million signing excluded from the first team after a public fallout with the Dutch manager. Pressure mounts on Ten Hag amid concerns about the form of players like Antony, Marcus Rashford, and Casemiro.
United seems committed to supporting their manager while dealing with ownership issues off the pitch. Nonetheless, reports suggest they are exploring alternative options for Ten Hag’s position.
Zinedine Zidane is a frontrunner for Ten Hag’s potential replacement, despite reservations about his English proficiency. Other contenders include Graham Potter, Roberto De Zerbi, Ruben Amorim, Julian Naglesmann, and Hansi Flick.
Former United midfielder Michael Carrick and ex-Chelsea/Tottenham manager Antonio Conte are considered outsiders. Additionally, former United coach Kieran McKenna, now at Ipswich Town, shows promise, sitting in a Championship promotion spot.
