Football rumours: Manchester United consider options to replace Erik ten Hag

By Staff reporter
Published 8th Oct 2024, 07:15 GMT
Updated 8th Oct 2024, 07:25 GMT
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What the papers say

The future of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, 54, continues to be the centre of speculation ahead of a Tuesday meeting between club executives. The Guardian reports that former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, 48, could step up from his assistant’s role if a change is made.placeholder image
The future of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, 54, continues to be the centre of speculation ahead of a Tuesday meeting between club executives. The Guardian reports that former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, 48, could step up from his assistant’s role if a change is made.

Thomas Tuchel is being lined up as a possible replacement for Ten Hag, according to the Manchester Evening News. The former Chelsea and Paris St Germain manager, 51, left Bayern Munich in May.

Mario Balotelli could be handed a fresh chance to extend his career at Torino. The former Manchester City and Liverpool striker, 34, is without a club but The Sun reports he could be handed a temporary deal after the Italian outfit’s captain Duvan Zapata suffered a serious knee injury.

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Leroy Sane: Newcastle will target the Germany winger when his contract expires at Bayern Munich in the summer, reports Football Insider.

Omar Marmoush: Liverpool are keen on the Eintracht Frankfurt and Egypt striker Omar Marmoush, according to Sky Germany.

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