Top 5 Managers Who Could Replace Erik Ten Hag at Manchester United

After a dismal start to the season, Erik Ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, is currently under plenty of pressure, therefore it would not be shocking if the Dutchman is fired shortly. Manchester United has supported him financially throughout the transfer window and have added several elite players in recent years. 

Erik ten Hag hasn't been able to provide the desired outcomes, though, on the field. It's obvious that the Dutch manager is in trouble, and Manchester United is allegedly considering other options. Therefore, let’s look at some potential candidates that have been rumoured to join Manchester United.

Here are the Top 5 Managers Who Could Replace Erik Ten Hag at Manchester United

5. Massimiliano Allegri

Manchester United is reportedly interested in Massimiliano Allegri, the former manager of Juventus, according to Football Insider. The 57-year-old has experience managing at the elite level and has several Serie A championships to his credit. The Italian manager left Juventus in May and is currently unemployed. Having managed a major team like Manchester United, he has six league titles under his belt in Italy. According to reports, Sir Alex Ferguson, the club great, also likes him.

4. Gareth Southgate

The former England head coach has previously drawn attention from Manchester United, according to a number of sources. According to reports, Southgate is seen as a man who, like with the Three Lions, has the ability to transform the club's culture and invigorate the squad on the field. The 54-year-old left his position as the manager of the Three Lions after losing to Spain during the UEFA Euro 2024 final, but he is still one of the bookies' favourites to take the Manchester United post.

3. Ruud Van Nistelrooy

In the summer, Ruud van Nistelrooy rejoined Ten Hag's backroom crew at Old Trafford upon his return to Manchester United. This was because the Dutchman desired an opportunity to reconnect with the Red Devils, even though he had offers from teams to take charge as their first-team coach. Van Nistelrooy's tactical identity at PSV was questioned, with many considering it to be pragmatic. If INEOS do choose to part company with Ten Hag, selecting from inside on an interim basis could prove to be an ideal short-term choice before finding a viable long-term option.

2. Graham Potter

The INEOS sporting executive team is rumored to admire another manager, Graham Potter. The 49-year-old, who made an impression while managing Swansea City and Brighton, hasn't had a job since Chelsea fired him last year. In an apparent attempt to land another Premier League job, he declined the chance to manage Ajax at the end of the previous campaign. More recently, he has been considered to take Sean Dyche's position at Everton, if that opportunity opens up in the coming weeks.

1. Thomas Tuchel

The summer saw a lot of media coverage of conversations between Thomas Tuchel and INEOS, Manchester United's new co-owners, over Ten Hag's possible replacement. In reality, the Red Devils head coach stated they had spoken with the German mastermind after they agreed he was going to stay at the club. Tuchel may also possess the exuberant demeanor appropriate for a manager at United. Although he has shortcomings, he has had disagreements with the owners of his previous clubs, which is not good news for a possible collaboration with INEOS.

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