Manchester United are weighing up their options for a new manager, and one English top-flight manager is well in the running, according to a new report.
Erik ten Hag’s time at Old Trafford could be up in just a few short weeks after a bumpy second season in charge.
The club are already set for their worst points tally in the Premier League era and are currently eighth in the table – meaning they are in danger of missing out on a place in Europe for just the second time in a 34 years.
With the INEOS group now in charge of football business at the Manchester outfit, change is certainly in the air.
Aside from a number of players, Ten Hag is among those who may be shown the door this coming summer.
According to the Telegraph, the Red Devils are even eyeing up Brentford’s Thomas Frank as their next manager.
The report notes, however, that Man United are yet to make a proper decision on the former Ajax coach’s future at the club.
Nevertheless, Frank is seen as a potential appointment and has a number of ‘admirers’ in the ranks at Old Trafford.
The Dane has worked with the Bees for the past six years, and has spent the last three seasons with them in the Premier League.
Brentford have finished as high as ninth under Frank but struggled for much of this campaign. The London side are clear of relegation but will finish 15th or 16th depending on this weekend’s results.
The 50-year-old has a pre-existing relationship with new minority owners INEOS and has previously ‘linked up’ with their director of sport Dave Brailsford.
Man United are keen on a long-term appointment that will help the club succeed in the coming years, rather than a short-term option that will win trophies now.
While the Danish coach has not yet coached at the top level of the game, the Man United chiefs believe he may have the potential to step up.
