Man Utd news LIVE: Erik ten Hag to STAY as manager after review, new contract talks now UNDERWAY
ETH stays regardless of Utd hyperlinks to different bosses
Erik ten Hag has survived each an end-of-season evaluate AND United reportedly making contact with potential replacements as boss
The Red Devils are prepared to speak to the Dutchman about extending his contract past 2025.
Victory over Man City in final month’s FA Cup last helped persuade United Ten Hag ought to have not less than a 3rd season in cost.
But ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel was sounded out for the position, together with hyperlinks to Roberto De Zerbi and Mauricio Pochettino.
Kieran McKenna was additionally tipped as a candidate earlier than signing a new deal at Ipswich.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has additionally been talked about.
Fans break up over Ten Hag STAYING
Manchester United followers have lunched a social media frenzy in response to experiences Erik ten Hag will stay in cost.
The Dutchman’s place was reviewed, as it was at all times going to be, aft ending eighth within the Prem however profitable the FA Cup.
And some supporters hailed the “brilliant” news – mentioning he has gained extra as a manager than among the names talked about to take his job, like England chief Gareth Southgate.
One fan posted: “Last season, the team was ravaged with so many injuries, and drama, which I feel was a major cause of the troubles. Hopefully, with the new owners, the upcoming season would be better! Would always back the manager!”
But others had been stunned on the obvious U-turn by membership cooks.
Such response included “OH MY GODDDD” and “I can’t believe it!”.
And amongst the criticism of retaining Ten Hag was this view: “Advantage the whole PL.” – following by crying emojis.
Erik set for contract extension talks
Erik ten Hag will keep as Manchester United boss – following an finish of season evaluate by membership chiefs.
That’s the decision from The Athletic’s David Ornstein, who says the Red Devils will maintain talks over extending the Dutchman’s contract.
Ten Hag gained the League Cup two season in the past and the FA Cup this time period – beating Man City within the last.
It’s thought that second success has helped tipped the scales in his favour.
Ten Hag to STAY
Manchester United have determined to KEEP Erik ten Hag.
More to comply with.
Red Devils Eze up the hunt
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to step up their curiosity in Eberechi Eze.
Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester City and Barcelona have additionally been talked about in reference to Crystal Palace’s England midfielder.
It’s claimed the 25-year-old “ticks a lot of boxes” for INEOS.
But Palace will demand his £60million launch clause.
And the Eagles nonetheless hope to preserve a few of their star aptitude gamers like Ez and Michael Olise.
I’m stunned the Heat is on me
Tom Heaton is shocked to be in Germany’s as England’s coaching goalkeeper – however is prepared to push Gareth Southgate’s three stoppers all the way in which at Euro 2024.
Manchester United’s No 3 keeper final season, Heaton, 38, was a part of England’s 2016 Euros squad which noticed them dumped out by Iceland.
Heaton has three England caps with two of them beneath Gareth Southgate. He will work alongside Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale and Dean Henderson.
Heaton stated: “It feels very particular. Gareth rang me a pair weeks in the past, floated the thought and I jumped on the alternative.
“To come and be part of it, at one other main championship, is an honour and a privilege. I’m delighted to be right here.
“It’s completely different, however I feel it is only a completely different problem for me. I’ve come to help the boys, the goalkeepers, the outfielders, push them in coaching, try to supply them a unique perspective and help in that method.
“Of course, I’d love to be enjoying. I’m a soccer participant that desires to play soccer matches, but it surely’s not that position. It’s a unique position.
“But any opportunity to come and represent your country in some form. As I say, it was an amazing phone call and it didn’t take long for me to say yes.”