Erik ten Hag is on the verge of signing a brand new Manchester United contract – with Dutchman set to retain the title of supervisor at Previous Trafford

Erik ten Hag has moved nearer to signing a brand new contract at Manchester United following optimistic talks with the membership.

Ten Hag will enter the ultimate 12 months of his present three-year deal subsequent week, and United’s co-owners Ineos have supplied the Dutchman new phrases after deciding to maintain him as supervisor following an end-of-season evaluation.

Sources say agreeing Ten Hag’s new contract is a precedence however insist that nothing has been finalised but.

Regardless of some modifications to his position at Previous Trafford, it is understood there is not going to be an excessive amount of change and Ten Hag will nonetheless retain the title of supervisor.

Talking on Dutch TV final week after United officers flew to his vacation base in Ibiza to inform him he was retaining his job, Ten Hag mentioned: ‘Manchester United and I nonetheless have to search out an settlement for the brand new contract. This is not simply carried out, we’re nonetheless going to have to speak about this.’

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have determined to stay with the Dutchman after exploring choices

After a disappointing season, Ten Hag ended it on a excessive by successful the FA Cup closing on Might 25

The 54-year-old is ready to be joined by his Dutch compatriot Ruud van Nistelrooy as the previous United striker continues talks over a return to Previous Trafford as a coach.

Van Nistelrooy has held talks with Burnley over the managerial emptiness at Turf Moor created by Vincent Kompany’s transfer to Bayern Munich, however is claimed to be excited over the prospect of rejoining United.

The previous PSV Eindhoven boss could be handed a senior position on Ten Hag’s teaching employees if he decides to return, which may have implications for present assistants Mitchell van der Gaag and Steve McClaren, or forwards coach Benni McCarthy.