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Erik ten Hag will reportedly remain in charge of Manchester United next season after INEOS identified the real reason behind his problems.
The Red Devils boss is under increasing pressure after a disappointing campaign that has already seen them ruled out of the Champions League.
There was significant uncertainty surrounding his job after Sir Jim Ratcliffe took over the reins of all football operations at the club earlier this year thanks to his minority purchase, with a final decision yet to be made.
It is possible that Ratcliffe and INEOS will look to bring in their own manager to try and steer the new era at the club, with a number of players also reportedly up for sale.
According to The AthleticsHowever, the plan is still for Ten Hag to move on to next season due to off-field issues at the club.
Erik ten Hag will keep his job at Manchester United this summer, according to reports
Sir Jim Ratcliffe (right) and INEOS are said to believe those above Ten Hag have not laid the easiest foundation for success
The Dutchman’s future is in doubt after a disappointing season on the pitch
It is reported that Ratcliffe and INEOS believe that United’s management team has not laid the easiest foundations for success at United, and that new plans are being put in place to make Ten Hag’s job easier.
There is also said to be a lack of credible alternatives, while the club is reluctant to pay the compensation needed to fire the Dutchman.
Ten Hag’s contract expires at the end of next season, with the 54-year-old signing a three-year deal when he joined in the summer of 2022, although there is an option for a further year in the contract. .
He has continued to defend his side’s sub-par season in recent weeks, pointing to reaching the FA Cup final and having to deal with numerous injuries in his squad.
Last month he claimed he has only been able to pick his best side once in his entire tenure, saying his job is to ‘bring trophies’, with the Red Devils winning the Carabao Cup last season.
However, it is thought that Ratcliffe and INEOS will be ruthless when it comes to Ten Hag’s future, with it reported that they will not hesitate to change managers if they feel it is necessary.
Other senior figures at the club have already felt the wrath of the new owners, with interim CEO Patrick Stewart and chief financial officer Cliff Batty set to leave this summer.
However, it is thought Ratcliffe and United will be ruthless when it comes to the manager’s future
Kobbie Mainoo is considered one of only three players who are not for sale this summer
United, meanwhile, need to raise money through sales to shore up their limited transfer budget and are open to selling all but three of their players in the coming transfer window.
It is believed that the club are keen to sign a new striker, central midfielder and right-sided centre-back, but they may not be able to spend large sums as in recent years.
Only three players – Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund – have been spared from the chopping block, The Telegraph have reported, meaning the likes of Marcus Rashford could leave.