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Erik ten Hag will reportedly remain in charge of Manchester United next season after INEOS pointed out the real reason for their problems.
The Red Devils boss has been under increasing pressure this season after a disappointing campaign which left them out of the Champions League race.
There has been great uncertainty surrounding his job after Sir Jim Ratcliffe took over the management of all football activities at the club following his minority purchase earlier this year, and a final decision has yet to be made.
There is a possibility that Ratcliffe and INEOS will look to hire their own manager to try and steer the new era at the club, with a number of players also reportedly for sale.
According The AthleticHowever, the plan remains for Ten Hag to continue 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 that those above Ten Hag have not provided the easiest foundations for success.
The Dutchman’s future is in doubt after a disappointing season on the field
Ratcliffe and INEOS are reported to be of the view that United’s executive team has not provided the easiest foundation for success at United, and 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, with the club reluctant to pay the sum needed to sack the Dutchman.
Ten Hag’s contract will expire at the end of next season, with the 54-year-old signing a three-year contract when he joins in the summer of 2022, although there is an option for a further year in the contract. .
He has continued to defend his team’s poor campaign in recent weeks, highlighting their achievement of reaching the FA Cup final and that he has had to deal with countless injuries to his team.
Last month, he claimed he had only been able to pick his best team once in his entire tenure, while saying his job is to “bring trophies” as the Red Devils won the Carabao Cup last season.
It is believed, however, that Ratcliffe and INEOS will be ruthless when it comes to Ten Hag’s future, and it is reported that they will not hesitate to change managers if they deem it necessary.
Other senior figures at the club have already felt the wrath of the new owners, with interim chief executive Patrick Stewart and finance director Cliff Batty set to leave this summer.
However, it is believed that Ratcliffe and United will be ruthless when it comes to the manager’s future.
Kobbie Mainoo is believed to be one of three players who will not be for sale this summer.
United, meanwhile, must raise money through sales to bolster their limited transfer budget and are said to be open to selling all but three players in the next transfer window.
The club is believed to be interested in signing a new striker, central midfielder and right centre-back, but may not be able to spend the large sums like in recent years.
Only three players, Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund, have escaped the chopping block. The Telegraph have reported, meaning the likes of Marcus Rashford may leave.
