Erik ten Hag could become Manchester United’s next permanent manager after being interviewed for the vacancy, according to reports.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked as United boss in November after a poor run of form and was replaced by Ralf Rangnick on an interim basis until the end of the season.
The latter is set to take up a consultancy role with the Red Devils at the end of the campaign and will work with the club’s next manager.
According to the Daily Mail, Ten Hag was interviewed for the vacancy on Monday and is amongst a ‘number of candidates’ speaking with United about the role at Old Trafford, with Mauricio Pochettino, Julen Lopetegui and Luis Enrique also on their shortlist.
Ten Hag is now the bookies’ favourite for the job, with the 52-year-old’s contract expiring at Ajax in 2023.
United will end the season without a piece of silverware for the fifth consecutive year and fans will be hoping if appointed as manager, ten Hag will be able to turn their fortunes around.
One way the Dutchman can do that is by rebuilding the Red Devils squad, especially with several members of the first team out of contract this summer.
With that being said, let’s take a look at seven Ajax players the 52-year-old could look to sign if given the United job.
5. Perr Schuurs
The 22-year-old is a rotational option for the Dutch club at centre-back, featuring 26 times for them in all competitions. Liverpool have previously been linked with him, but United could be a future option for the defender. | Getty Images Photo: PAUL ELLIS
6. Devyne Rensch
A versatile player who can be utilised anywhere in defence, Devyne Rensch is only 19 and could be a brilliant option for the Red Devils in the future. | ANP/AFP via Getty Images
7. Kenneth Taylor
The centre-midfielder is another rotational player for ten Hag this season, featuring 12 times. However, he has scored two goals and grabbed three assists in those games. Kenneth Taylor has also represented the Netherlands at several youth levels. | Getty Images