Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is on course to remain at the Old Trafford helm for the remainder of the season if he succeeds in building on last weekend’s win over Brentford as co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has opted against putting together a shortlist of potential successors, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Having seen Alejandro Garnacho cancel out Mikkel Damsgaard’s first half opener against the Bees, Rasmus Hojlund completed the Red Devils’ comeback by bagging his second goal of the season to ease the pressure on the Dutch tactician and put an important three points on the board as they aim to climb the Premier League table.
INEOS chief executive Ratcliffe, who has been in control of football operations since sealing a deal worth £1.25billion to acquire a 27.7 per cent stake in Manchester United in February, is continuing to stand by ten Hag after opting to keep him on board following FA Cup glory at the end of last season.
Ten Hag’s hopes of avoiding the sack in the coming weeks have been boosted as key figures at Manchester United have refrained from attempting to pinpoint potential replacements, according to GMS sources, and there is a significant chance of him staying in his current position for the rest of the campaign.
Although the former Ajax head coach saw his salary reduced to less than £7million-per-yeardue to failing to steer the Red Devils to Champions League qualification last term, resulting in him being forced to contend with a 25 per cent pay cut, he has been given the opportunity to prove he deserves to remain at Old Trafford.
GMS sources have been informed that Manchester United’s victory over Brentford has the potential to completely change his future prospects, particularly as he secured three points against a side managed by Thomas Frank, who is highly-regarded by some members of the hierarchy.
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