One of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s reported targets is now available (Image: NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)
With two games left in the season to go, Erik ten Hag’s future as manager of Manchester United is being considered by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
There is a lot on the line as Erik ten Hag gets ready for what may be his last Premier League game as Manchester United’s manager on Sunday.
Brighton welcomes the Red Devils, who haven’t triumphed in a league match there in front of spectators since the Seagulls were promoted in 2017. United can still finish in seventh place and earn a spot in the Conference League, at the very least, if they defeat Manchester City in the FA Cup final and miss out on the Europa League, thanks to their 2-1 victory over Newcastle on Wednesday.
In these final two games of what has been a miserable 2023–24 season, Ten Hag’s highly anticipated future could be at stake. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS colleagues are scouting replacement candidates, one of whom is now formally available.
The most recent information from Old Trafford is compiled here.
Tuchel confirms Bayern’s departure.
The German coach has stated that Thomas Tuchel will not be making a U-turn and staying at Bayern Munich. Tuchel, who is reportedly liked by INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has been connected to taking over Erik ten Hag’s position in the Manchester United dugout.
In an interview with media prior to Bayern’s match against Hoffenheim on Saturday, the former Chelsea manager detailed how he was unable to come to a compromise with Bayern executives to undo their February announcement of parting ways.
Thomas Tuchel will take charge of Bayern Munich for the final time on Saturday ( Image: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
After his FA Cup heroics, Skinner was awarded a new contract.
Marc Skinner, the manager of Manchester United Women, has agreed to a one-year contract extension, with a one-year extension option. At Wembley, Skinner, 41, led United to their first medal in the women’s competition on Sunday, crushing Tottenham 4-0.
The former manager of Birmingham City Women, who had an unimpressive Women’s Super League campaign, was the subject of growing speculation regarding his position. However, it appears that INEOS and United support him.
Mark Skinner guided Manchester United to the Women’s FA Cup last Sunday ( Image: James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)
Van Persie secures his first position as manager
At Heerenveen in the Eredivisie, Robin van Persie had proven himself worthy of his first head coaching position. The 40-year-old United legend has been coaching in Feyenoord’s academy for the last five years, occasionally lending a hand during first-team workouts.
Van Persie turned down Erik ten Hag’s offer to join the Old Trafford coaching staff in the summer of 2022. The ex-striker desired to stay in Rotterdam for his family’s sake.
