Erik ten Hag to stay as Manchester United manager

Erik ten Hag is to stay as Manchester United manager, Sky News understands.

The Dutchman has been the subject of intense speculation over his future at the club after a disappointing Premier League campaign, which saw United finish eighth.

However they beat rivals Manchester City - the Premier League champions - to win the FA Cup in a surprise 2-1 victory at the end of the season.

United have spent the past fortnight reviewing the 2023-24 campaign and overall first-team operation, leading questions to mount over Ten Hag's position.

But United have decided the 54-year-old will stay in his post after considering all eventualities, it is understood.

Sky News sports correspondent Rob Harris said ten Hag is now in talks over a new contract.

The Dutchman's current deal is due to expire next summer.

Sky Sports earlier reported former Bayern Munich and Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel held talks with United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in France last week but is no longer under consideration for the manager role at Old Trafford.

While he is aware of reports the club have been in contact with other managers, Ten Hag has always wanted to stay but is realistic when it comes to expectations about his future.

Sky Sports News reported in May that Gareth Southgate was sounded out about the possibility of becoming United manager one day - but he had no interest in engaging in any conversation that was not about his job as England boss.

Southgate is on good terms with INEOS director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford and he worked closely at the FA with incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth.

It has been reported by other media outlets that United have also been monitoring ex-Chelsea and Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino, Brentford's Thomas Frank and Graham Potter.

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