A trusted reporter has revealed the Manchester United plan for sacking Erik ten Hag, while a key exit from the club’s hierarchy has been confirmed.
On the back of Man Utd’s capitulation against Chelsea on Thursday night, fresh calls for Ten Hag to be relieved of his duties are being made.
United now look destined to miss out on Champions League qualification despite fifth spot potentially being good enough to qualify for the UCL’s expanded format next year.
The Red Devils may yet salvage some pride by lifting the FA Cup. They’ll be overwhelming favourites to shatter Coventry City’s dream in the semi-finals, though Chelsea or Manchester City would await in the final.
Winning the FA Cup may simply paper over the cracks and quick fixes are not what Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford are about.
Ratcliffe has full sporting control at Man Utd and has already set about appointing who he believes is the ‘best in class’ to key positions.
Omar Berrada has been plucked from Man City, while Dan Ashworth is expected to arrive from Newcastle. Berrada will become Man Utd’s CEO. Ashworth would take up the sporting director role, though both figures are currently on gardening leave.
Jason Wilcox has also agreed to join the Ratcliffe revolution and will replace Darren Fletcher as the club’s technical director.
Per the Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell, Fletcher will remain at Old Trafford, though his role will be recalibrated and he’ll be given a new job title.
Whitwell – a trusted source on all things Man Utd – delivered a series of crucial updates on Ratcliffe and Brailsford’s plans for Man Utd – including the future of Ten Hag.
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