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Manchester United players believe Erik ten Hag will resign himself to being sacked at the end of the season after noticing a change in his behaviour, according to reports.
Ten Hag is under increasing pressure and with United almost certain to miss out on the Champions League next season, speculation is rife over his future.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are planning sweeping changes this summer and this could extend to Ten Hag, although a decision is not believed to have been made yet.
However, Sun have claimed that Ten Hag’s team have noticed a different mood in their coach, suggesting he is aware that the writing is already on the wall.
Co-owner Ratcliffe has refused to publicly support the embattled 54-year-old and has been reluctant to comment on the work Ten Hag has done to date.
Manchester United players believe Erik ten Hag has resigned himself to sacking, report says
Ten Hag’s team is said to have noticed a change in the beleaguered coach’s demeanor.
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The same publication also reports that Graham Potter is set to take over.
Potter, who has not accepted a new job since his sacking from Chelsea, is said to have rejected a recent approach from Ajax and is admired by figures at INEOS.
The Sun alleges that Potter met with Ratcliffe, who, along with his right-hand man Sir Dave Brailsford, has already launched his ambitious new era at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag has been determined to ignore rumors over his future, but with United sixth in the Premier League and 11 points off fourth place, the ax could well fall soon.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has refused to publicly back Ten Hag as he plans sweeping changes
Graham Potter is said to have been lined up to replace Ten Hag and is admired by INEOS
United were also knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage after embarrassing defeats to Galatasaray and minnows Copenhagen.
However, they could still win silverware if their FA Cup dream is still alive. Coventry awaits in the semi-finals, meaning United will be favorites to reach Wembley.
Off the field, Ratcliffe continues to pursue moves for both Dan Ashworth, Newcastle’s sporting director, and Southampton transfer guru Jason Wilcox.
John Murtough has resigned from his role as United’s director of football and is expected to be replaced by Ashworth, although compensation talks continue.
