- Erik ten Hag will keep at Manchester United and is ready to signal a brand new contract
- Thomas Frank was considered one of various managers linked with the Dutchman’s job
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Manchester United held talks with representatives of Brentford boss Thomas Frank whereas Erik ten Hag and his facet travelled to Wembley to contest the FA Cup last, a report has claimed.
The Crimson Devils confirmed the Dutchman would stay as their United head coach on Tuesday night time, abandoning their ongoing seek for a brand new supervisor.
United, who are actually discussing a brand new contract with the previous Ajax supervisor, headed into the summer season with an inventory of potential candidates to switch Ten Hag after an underwhelming season at Previous Trafford.
The Manchester membership closed out the marketing campaign with a membership document low end of eighth within the Premier League however nonetheless managed to qualify for the Europa League by profitable the FA Cup at Wembley.
That shock victory over rivals Manchester Metropolis proved essential in saving his job, with the seek for his substitute so intense that membership officers had been holding talks with a potential candidate on the eve of the ultimate, in response to The Telegraph.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have determined to maintain Erik ten Hag within the dugout after eyeing up various candidates
Thomas Frank was considered one of various managers thought-about, having loved success on a restricted price range at Brentford
Man United’s shock FA Cup win final month strengthened the place of Erik ten Hag
They declare that Frank’s staff met with the Crimson Devils on the identical day the squad travelled to London earlier than their 2-1 win on Could 25.
The Danish coach was reported to be a ‘robust’ candidate for the position final month. He has had a significant impression with Brentford since taking on in October 2018, remodeling them from a mid-table Championship membership to a constant Premier League outfit, with the Bees ending thirteenth and ninth and sixteenth of their three high flight campaigns.
Frank reportedly has an present relationship with INEOS, whereas he has additionally linked up with Sir Dave Brailsford, the group’s director of sport, earlier than their funding in United.
Along with the Bees boss, Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel, who distanced himself from the position following talks with Ratcliffe in Monaco final week, had been all initially considered as potential successors by INEOS ought to Ten Hag be given the boot.
Whereas contemplating all totally different outcomes, Manchester United are stated to have come to a transparent conclusion that Ten Hag, 54, was the perfect man for the job.
Mail Sport understands that United officers wish to see how Ten Hag operates beneath what they imagine will probably be a brand new construction aimed toward guaranteeing he’s given the perfect alternative to succeed.
Issues for United’s uneven marketing campaign, resembling an ever-growing harm checklist and teething issues with various new signings, are additionally thought to have contributed to INEOS’ resolution.
Talks have begun over a contract extension for the Dutchman, whose present deal runs out subsequent summer season
Omar Berrada is because of arrive from Manchester Metropolis as chief government on July 13. Jason Wilcox has already joined as technical director whereas talks are ongoing to deliver Dan Ashworth to Previous Trafford from Newcastle as sporting director.
Discussions with Ten Hag are thought to have been constructive with each membership and supervisor aligned. Talks on a contract extension have opened.
