Erik Ten Hag Has Done His Best And His Time Is Up. His Replacement Is One Of The Best Managers In The Football Space And I Can’t Wait To See What He Achieves At Old Trafford” – This Is According To Sir Jim Ratcliffe As He Is Reportedly Preparing To Make A Controversial Manager The ‘Top Contender’ To Succeed Erik Ten Hag.

Erik Ten Hag is experiencing increasing pressure at Manchester United.

Despite signing a new contract this summer following an unexpected FA Cup final win against Manchester City, the club made it clear they wanted better results and performances.

So far, the 54-year-old has had difficulty fulfilling those expectations.

Under intense scrutiny, Ten Hag’s United has secured only two wins from their initial five Premier League matches, which includes a disappointing 2-1 loss to Brighton and a significant 3-0 defeat at home to rival Liverpool.

The team’s struggles are not limited to domestic competitions. Even in Europe’s second tier, United has begun the tournament poorly.

A recent report from TBR Football indicates that Manchester United’s 1-1 draw at home against FC Twente did little to relieve the pressure on Ten Hag, with the 20-time league champions reportedly evaluating their options.

**Controversial candidate among top choices**

The former Ajax manager finds himself in a precarious situation, and if the club’s leadership opts for a change, Gareth Southgate is likely to emerge as the ‘leading candidate’ for the position.

The 54-year-old, who resigned as England manager after the Euros final loss to Spain, is well-respected by Sir David Brailsford, a close associate of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and sporting director Dan Ashworth.

These three key figures will determine Ten Hag’s future and select a possible successor, and given their respect for Southgate, it would not be surprising if he were offered one of football’s most challenging roles.

However, the prospect of Southgate taking over at Old Trafford is likely to divide fans. The former England manager has faced substantial criticism in recent years for failing to lead the Three Lions to their first major trophy since 1966, despite reaching three of the last four finals.