Erik ten Hag recalls "memorable conversation" with Sir Alex Ferguson amid Man Utd links
dailystar.co.ukManchester United's head coach from next season and a past conversation with Sir Alex Ferguson has only fuelled speculation of his interest in the post.Man United have reportedly made the Ajax coach their top target to succeed Ralf Rangnick, who took over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on an interim basis in November.
PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino remains in the running, but it is understood Ten Hag is Rangnick's favoured choice.The 52-year-old has been tight-lipped on reports linking him with a move to Old Trafford to take charge next season.
But the Dutchman has already spoken in glowing terms about a chance visit to speak with Ferguson when Ajax played Manchester City.Ten Hag revealed how he and Steve McClaren met Ferguson while being shown around United's Carrington training complex.
While meeting the legendary Scot back in 2008, he tapped into his knowledge of football and got a valuable insight on how United operate.“Steve and I visited Sir Alex Ferguson when we [FC Twente] played Manchester City, the morning before the match we had coffee with him - it was a memorable conversation about football,” Ten Hag said, speaking in an interview with Ajax's YouTube channel.“When we visited, Sir Alex Ferguson was sitting in his office.
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