Only a few months after private discussions with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Manchester United is considering appointing Thomas Tuchel as their new manager.
Tuchel emerged as a leading candidate for the Red Devils during the summer when it appeared Erik ten Hag might depart. However, Ratcliffe and his group ultimately decided to retain the Dutchman.
Following the club’s historically poor start to the Premier League season, Ten Hag’s position is once again under scrutiny, with reports from the Manchester Evening News indicating Tuchel is being viewed as a potential successor.
While United is exploring other options, Tuchel’s current availability makes him an appealing choice. He parted ways with Bayern Munich at the end of last season, despite the club’s efforts to keep him.
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If United opts to part ways with Ten Hag, it remains unclear who else might be considered. Nevertheless, it is known that Tuchel and the club were in talks as recently as this summer, during which he outlined his vision for revitalizing players like Mason Mount and Jadon Sancho.
However, no agreement was reached. According to Bild, Tuchel chose not to continue negotiations due to disagreements over the club’s transfer strategy.
On Sunday, Ratcliffe attended a disappointing 0-0 draw against Aston Villa alongside key officials, including CEO Omar Berrada and newly appointed sporting director Dan Ashworth. Following the match, United finds itself in a precarious 14th position in the Premier League, with only two wins from their first seven games.
When the BBC recently asked Ratcliffe about his confidence in Ten Hag, he avoided the question, stating, “I don’t want to address that question. Erik is a nice person. I believe he is a great coach, but the management group overseeing Manchester United must ultimately decide how best to manage the team.”
He further noted, “The Manchester United management group has only been together since June or July. They weren’t around in January, February, March, and April. Only in July did [CEO] Omar [Berrada] and [Sporting Director] Dan Ashworth join.”
“They haven’t been in place long, and they should reflect and make wise choices. Our goal is very clear: we want to return Manchester United to its rightful place, which is clearly not where it is now.”