Erik Ten Hag Has Done His Best And His Time Is Up. His Replacement Is One Of The Best Managers In The Football Space And I Can’t Wait To See What He Achieves At Old Trafford” – This Is According To Sir Jim Ratcliffe As He Is Reportedly Preparing To Make A Controversial Manager The ‘Top Contender’ To Succeed Erik Ten Hag.

Erik Ten Hag is facing growing pressure at Manchester United.

Although he signed a new contract over the summer after an unexpected FA Cup final victory against Manchester City, the club made it clear that they expected both improved results and performances.

So far, the 54-year-old has struggled to meet those demands.

Under mounting pressure, Ten Hag’s United have only managed two wins from their first five Premier League matches, including a disappointing 2-1 loss to Brighton and a crushing 3-0 home defeat against bitter rivals Liverpool.

The Red Devils’ difficulties extend beyond domestic competitions. Despite playing in Europe’s second tier, United have started poorly in the tournament.

According to a recent report from TBR Football, Manchester United’s 1-1 home draw against FC Twente on Wednesday night did little to ease the pressure on Ten Hag, with the 20-time league champions reportedly considering their options.

**Controversial candidate among top choices**

The former Ajax boss finds himself on shaky ground, and if the club’s hierarchy decides to make a change, Gareth Southgate is expected to become the ‘leading candidate’ for the role.

The 54-year-old, who stepped down as England manager following the Euros final loss to Spain, is highly regarded by Sir David Brailsford, a close associate of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and sporting director Dan Ashworth.

These three key figures will be responsible for deciding Ten Hag’s fate and selecting a potential replacement, and given their admiration for Southgate, it wouldn’t be surprising if the former Middlesbrough manager is offered one of football’s most challenging positions.

However, the idea of Southgate taking the reins at Old Trafford is likely to polarize fans. The former England manager has been heavily criticized in recent years for his inability to guide the Three Lions to their first major trophy since 1966, despite reaching three of the last four finals.