According to a report, several Manchester United players are postponing decisions about their futures as they hold the belief that manager Erik ten Hag will be sacked in the coming months.
Ten Hag has faced mounting pressure since the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS at Old Trafford earlier this year, exacerbated by a string of disappointing results, including a recent 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.
With United’s Premier League standing at risk of hitting an all-time low, the Manchester Evening News reveals that numerous players now harbor doubts about Ten Hag’s tenure continuing into the next season.
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These uncertain players are reportedly holding off on making decisions about their own futures until there is clarity on who will be leading the team next year. While the identities of these players are not disclosed, Manchester United currently has several players with contracts expiring soon, facing an uncertain outlook for the upcoming summer transfer window.
Despite Ten Hag publicly expressing confidence in his position, there has been no definitive statement from Ratcliffe regarding the manager’s future. INEOS executives have also been exploring potential replacements, with Gareth Southgate among those linked to the role at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag’s current contract, worth £9 million per year, is set to enter its final year this summer. Consequently, negotiations over a compensation package may be necessary if the club opts to terminate his contract prematurely.