The next Manchester United manager has been lined up, ahead of Erik ten Hag sack: report

Manchester United are ready to pull the trigger and fire Erik ten Hag, with one man already lined up to succeed him.

The Red Devils looked to replace the Dutchman over the summer but were turned down by Thomas Tuchel, among others. The FA Cup-winning boss continued at the helm, despite reports that it would be expensive to relieve him of duties – but has won just two of his last seven fixtures.

With the likelihood of his exit mounting and odds already forming on his replacement, Ten Hag may have two games to save his career at Old Trafford ahead of the international break. One successor though, is already in place.