Who could replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United? Red Devils' three-man roster includes current Premier League manager
Erik ten Hag is on the brink at Manchester United and the club is already looking for possible replacements.
ten witches has overseen Man United's worst start to a Premier League season following an uneventful 0-0 draw in Villa Aston.
They have gained just eight points from their first seven games and sit 14th in the table, six points off the top four.
United held a pre-planned summit meeting last week and Ten Hag's future is likely to have been high on the agenda.
he looks ready to stay at work during the international break, but failing to improve his form would surely spell the end for the Dutchman.
And here, talkSPORT.com has taken a look at who could replace him…
Who could replace Erik ten Hag?
Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel has admirers on the Manchester United board, talkSPORT understands.
Former Chelsea Manager Tuchel held talks with United in the summer but had reservations about the club's recruitment plans.
If United were to part ways with Ten Hag and appoint Tuchel, the German would return to management after his departure in May. Bayern Munich.
He has not been linked with many clubs since leaving the German giants and is still free to join a new team.
Tuchel has a track record of success in Europe thanks to two Ligue 1 titles with Paris Saint Germain and a victory in the Bundesliga with Bayern, among other trophies.
However, the greatest of all honors in his impressive career was Champions League glory with Chelsea three years ago.
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Thomas Frank
talkSPORT understands that Brentford manager Thomas Frank He is also admired by the Man United board.
Frank has been one of the Premier League's most impressive head coaches in recent seasons and has successfully kept the Bees in the top flight since their promotion in 2021.
The Dane was linked with the Chelsea vacancy in the summer after they mutually parted ways. Mauricio Pochettinoalthough Enzo Maresca was his eventual replacement.
This season, Brentford have had injury problems for some key players after losing. Ivan Toney in the summer.
But Frank still managed to get his team going, two points clear of Man United after seven games.
However, one concern surrounding the Danish manager replacing Ten Hag would be the fact that he has never managed a big club before unlike Tuchel.
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Gareth Southgate
Former England boss Gareth Southgate He is known to be highly regarded by Man United's minority owner. Sir Jim RatcliffeINEOS Group and sports director. Daniel Ashworth.
Southgate was a speculated option for United before taking the Three Lions to Euro 2024.
Despite this, he remained focused on the task ahead with his country while said in May: “Well, for me it's not a problem and it never has been.
“I have to deliver a successful tournament for England and there is enough work involved in that. I think everyone would expect that that is where my focus should be.”
Southgate left the England job just two days after their 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
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He has not been involved in football since and does not plan to return anytime soon, so a move to Man United now seems unlikely.
Speaking about returning to work, he admitted: “First of all, I'm enjoying my life… so there's no rush.
“I spent 11 years fully committing myself the FA and I have many different experiences.
“But I certainly won't be a coach next year. I'm sure of that.
“I need to give myself time to make good decisions. When you come out of a really important role, you need to give your body and mind time.”
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