Manchester United have been approached by representatives of several managers believing that Erik ten Hag could be removed from his post before the start of next season, sources have told ESPN.
Ten Hag is under pressure following the 3-1 derby defeat to Manchester City on Sunday which left his team sixth on the Premier League table.
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The Dutchman has been told that securing Champions League football is vital to the club’s aim of investing in the squad this summer while also meeting profit and sustainability requirements, but the result at the Etihad has seen United slip 11 points behind Aston Villa in fourth place with 11 games to play.
Ten Hag has been fully involved in planning for the summer — both in terms of identifying transfer targets and organising the pre-season tour of the United States — but a source has told ESPN the 54-year-old has been given no formal guarantee by new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe or his team that he will be in charge next season.
