At the end of February, it became known that a source had informed about this Manchester Evening News Sir Jim Ratcliffe is not “fully convinced” that Erik ten Hag is the right manager for the club. There was no doubt that elections would be held immediately, but the local newspaper also wrote that Ratcliffe had begun searching for possible new candidates.
According to MEN, the owners will be satisfied with the Dutchman if Manchester United win the FA Cup and secure a place in the top four in the Premier League, something that looks less likely after losses to both Fulham and Manchester City.
Among the names mentioned as a possible alternative is Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbe. to The athlete 'The Seagulls' manager Paul Barber admitted that De Zerbe could leave the club if he wanted to develop his career elsewhere.
Wednesday also reports espn The Brighton manager is of interest to INEOS as well as two new candidates.
Sources told ESPN that the new part-owner has not made any decisions on Ten Hag's future yet, but the club is exploring options.
12 losses always led to the manager being sacked – now Ten Hag has 11
In addition to Roberto De Zerbi, Thomas Frank and Gareth Southgate have also been considered as potential successors, but according to sources, other managers and coaches are also being considered.
Ineos is determined to avoid being unprepared in the summer as Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Barcelona must appoint new managers. Therefore a contingency plan is now being prepared for Ten Hag's possible departure.
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