Brentford boss was considered as a potential replacement for Ten Hag towards the end of last season
Erik ten Hag and Thomas Frank shake hands following the Premier League match between Manchester United and Brentford at Old Trafford earlier this month. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images
Another potential candidate to replace Ten Hag is Xavi, the former Barcelona head coach who is currently out of work while it is understood that United spoke to the former Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic two weeks ago. Regarding Xavi, it is thought United are yet to make any formal contact with the 44-year-old, and is considered an outside prospect at best.
The former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who joined the club’s coaching staff in the summer, will take charge of the first team in the short-term, alongside other incumbent members of the club’s backroom. United’s next match is on Wednesday at home against Leicester in the Carabao Cup. United were eager to give Ten Hag time as they wanted as much continuity amid period of change at the club. It was hoped he would work closely with the new sporting director, Dan Ashworth, and technical director, Jason Wilcox, to help turn the club around after finishing eighth last season but there has been no obvious improvement.
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