A Manchester United legend is being eyed as a possible successor to Erik ten Hag after the team’s poor start to the season, and this change could happen in the near future.

At the end of last season, Erik ten Hag faced uncertainty about his future as Manchester United’s manager. Despite the team’s struggles and a rocky start to the new season, the club decided to retain him over the summer, even after exploring talks with other potential candidates.

Ten Hag received significant backing from the club’s leadership, with Manchester United making substantial financial investments and signing five new players to strengthen the squad. However, despite these reinforcements, he has not been able to deliver a marked improvement in the team’s Premier League performance.

The poor start has led to increasing speculation about Ten Hag’s future, especially if the team’s struggles continue. Sports presenter Will Brazier has suggested that Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Manchester United’s current assistant manager and club legend, could step in as head coach before the end of the season.

Van Nistelrooy is seen as a potential successor capable of restoring stability and bringing back the club’s identity. Brazier compared his potential impact to that of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, another former player who became caretaker manager during a tough period and performed well enough to secure the job permanently.

While Ten Hag remains in charge for now, his position is under growing scrutiny. If results do not improve soon, the pressure to consider a change in leadership will likely increase, with Van Nistelrooy emerging as a strong contender to lead the team back to success.