Erik Ten Hag sounds out two ex-Man Utd squad members for backroom staff
dailystar.co.ukManchester United stars to join his backroom team as he closes in the top job at Old Trafford, according to reports.The Dutchman has been one of the frontrunners for the managerial role at United ever since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was axed back in November.
Ralf Rangnick was handed the reins on an interim basis but is due to step upstairs into a consultancy role at the end of the seasonPSG chief Mauricio Pochettino was also in the running for the job, but United have now reportedly decided that Ten Hag is their man after winning five trophies in four years with Ajax.And according to Sky Sports, Ten Hag is wasting no time in preparing for life in the Premier League.
Dutch journalist, Marcel van der Kraan, has revealed that the 52-year-old has already 'sounded out' two former United players who are currently working in Dutch football in a bid to persuade them into joining him at Old Trafford.While it remains unclear who the Ajax chief has approached with a view to joining his backroom team, Ten Hag himself is expected to be confirmed by United imminently.
The ex-Utrecht coach has reportedly agreed to take over at the Premier League giants in June after impressing the club hierarchy with his vision during an extensive interview process.Do you think that Ten Hag is the right man for Man Utd?
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