Erik ten Hag facing uncertain future at Manchester United amid Roberto de Zerbi interest

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Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United remains uncertain as the team prepares for a pivotal week. Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Group are understood to have analysed potential replacements for Ten Hag should they decide a change of manager is required in the coming months.

Brighton coach Roberto de Zerbi is understood to be of interest to United and the Italian is also regarded as one of the frontrunners to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.

A well-placed source said Ratcliffe is "not completely sold" on Ten Hag, who presided over United's 10th Premier League defeat of the season to Fulham on Saturday.

Figures at United accept there is "noise" around Ten Hag's position but maintain the club can still enjoy a successful season should they win the FA Cup and finish in the top four. READ MORE: 46 separate cases and only three who have stayed fit - analysing United's injury woes READ MORE: United targeting double figures for senior player departures United have lost 15 times this season, were eliminated from European competition altogether when they finished bottom of Champions League Group A and their defence of the League Cup ended at the second hurdle.