Steve McLaren 'could make Man Utd return' if Erik ten Hag is appointed manager

Sir Alex Ferguson's former Manchester United assistant manager has stepped down from his role as Egypt boss after their World Cup play-off defeat.Carlos Queiroz had two spells as Ferguson's number two during the 2000s before moving into international management, most recently as manager of the Egyptian national team. However, he has now left his role after seven months in charge following last months defeat to Senegal in their crucial World Cup play-off.The Portuguese boss confirmed his departure in a tweet on Monday, just over two months after taking Egypt to the final of this year's Africa Cup of Nations.In his tweet, the 69-year-old said: “To all the Egyptian fans, our supporters, my friendly and magical staff dream team and to my wonderful players.“Every new beginning that starts with one painful farewell means that our hearts are full of gratitude, respect, and friendship.

With Manchester United making the midfield a priority in this up and coming transfer window, it’s easy to see why RB Leipzig’s Konrad Laimer is reportedly attracting their attention. He’s been one of Bundesliga’s star players in recent months and a driving force behind Leipzig’s surge up the table.

Manchester United appear to finally be closing in on their new manager after a hunt that arguably began when Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.Despite Mauricio Pochettino’s name having been in the ring for years, it seems increasingly likely that the man who will ultimately take the job will be Ajax manager Erik ten Hag.Since Ferguson bowed out, bringing an end to the glory years of English football’s most successful club, United has burned through seven managers.Ten Hag is reportedly not completely convinced by the possibility of taking the job with many major issues that need to be addressed within the squad.But who is ten Hag and what has led him to the position where he could be about to embark on one of the most high-pressure management jobs in football?Erik ten Hag is a professional football manager and former player from the east of the Netherlands.He’s from a rich family and has never needed the financial injection of the big jobs in management having come from a wealthy background. His family own a real-estate company and several other financial firms.His father reportedly wanted Erik to go into the family business, but his natural talent as a footballer saw him go down a different path.He played 336 senior league games, 221of which were for FC Twente, where he retired from in 2002.In that time he scored 15 league goals, his playing career also including stints at Utrecht, RKC Waalwijk and two other spells at Twente.Erik ten Hag has constructed a good managerial record.

Manchester City.The Hungarian admitted that in 2008 while at Tottenham he had a choice of the two clubs in Manchester - but that his intermediary’s choice of going to City really irked him. The former striker, 41, has claimed that he did not want to move to the Citizens, but instead be working under Sir Alex Ferguson and playing for the United ‘badge’.Speaking to the Athletic on video, he said: “It was a true story because I can be really direct when I want to be, and as I said before, I follow my own path and along the way of course there will be people who are disappointed in my decision, like the Spurs fans were when I decided to go and follow my dream.“But then getting close to that dream we get that call from City giving their proposition to my agent.

Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic has named the defender he believes to be the best centre-back in the world.

David Moyes has reflected on his time as Manchester United manager while sending a message to the Old Trafford hierarchy over their next appointment. Moyes was selected to replace Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013 but he only lasted 10 months at United.

Grand National once fell flat on his face while trying to climb course race fences.Footage showed the man, completely naked, running along the race track and doing his best to get himself over the obstacles. After getting over one, the mysterious streaker continues his triumphant gallop on the track, before attempting another bush-like fence that no doubt could have a detrimental effect to his bits dangling below.The individual filming can be heard laughing in the background, especially as the streaker falls flat on his face in the mud.

Wayne Rooney has revealed the trick Sir Alex Ferguson would use in order to manage his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United.

Manchester United scouts reportedly watched Arnaut Danjuma during Villareal's surprise victory against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Rio Ferdinand used to be part of a Manchester United side that won so much it stopped bothering with bus parades.But he believes this attitude made the United team he was part of even better and hungrier for more silverware. Ferdinand won 14 major trophies during a glittering spell at Old Trafford under former boss Sir Alex Ferguson, including six league titles and the Champions League.United supporters would give their right arm to see the current team win something tangible, having witnessed the fallen giants fail to win the Premier League since 2013 and silverware of any description since 2017.

Manchester United are finalising the appointment of Erik ten Hag as their next manager, according to a report.

Manchester City favourite Shaun Goater has revealed that he could have made more money packing groceries than he did when playing for Manchester United as a youngster.Goater is a City icon after scoring 84 goals in 184 appearances during his five-year stay with the club. The 52-year-old was City's leading marksman for four consecutive seasons after joining the club in 1998 and also became the first City player to bag more than 30 goals in a season since Francis Lee in the 2001/02 campaign, with his massive haul helping to fire the club back into the Premier League.He also had his moments after firing City back into the big-time too; most notably by helping himself to a brace against Manchester United in the last derby at City's iconic Maine Road stadium.

Manchester United defender Phil Jones has described the comments made by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013 on his potential at the club as 'unbelievable'.

Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson when naming the most intimidating manager throughout his time in the Premier League.The vociferous Scotsman, 80, was known as a nightmare for officials during his tenure at Old Trafford due to his belligerent nature on the touchline. Constantly appealing every decision, 'Fergie Time' was a concept brought about due to a referee supposedly needing a Man Utd goal to avoid the hairdryer treatment themselves.Dean though, who is hanging up his boots after 22-years as a Premier League, has named another as his most intimidating manager when speaking to BBC Sport.

Wayne Rooney has sensationally claimed Manchester United would be making a mistake if they were to appoint Erik ten Hag as Ralf Rangnick's successor. According to various reports, ten Hag tops a four-man shortlist to replace the current interim manager when Rangnick leaves his post to take up a consultancy role at the end of the campaign. Though Rooney believes there is a more qualified candidate than the current Ajax boss and has tipped Mauricio Pochettino as the right man to perform the much-needed u-turn at Old Trafford.Rooney told Sky Sports: "Pochettino's done it in the Premier League, he knows the Premier League.

Manchester United right-back Rafael da Silva has revealed Louis van Gaal was "obsessed" with detail during his time in the Old Trafford hot seat, giving him "nightmares".The master tactician, 70, has sadly been suffering from prostate cancer and disclosed his diagnosis to the public live on Dutch television at the weekend. Van Gaal stated that the cancer is aggressive, and he has even been undergoing radiation therapy whilst on international duty with the Netherlands squad. The Dutchman would leave the squad's hotel late at night to go and receive treatment, as he did not want to worry his players and distract them from performing at their peak.

their long-running feud threatened to ruin Manchester United’s chances of Champions League glory back in 1999. At Old Trafford, Cole and Sheringham were — at least on paper — the ultimate strike partnership. An all-English frontline with attacking prowess and a natural scent for goals, the pair combined to score a hatful of goals for the club after Sheringham’s high-profile £3.5million move from Tottenham in 1997.Cole managed 121 in eight seasons with the club, while Sheringham netted 46 times in four years.

Liverpool right-back Markus Babbel admitted that he was very near to joining Manchester United for a record fee. When he was playing for Bayern Munich, the defender was subject to interest from the Red Devils.

Sir Alex Ferguson offered Manchester United some important words of advice before he put the hairdryer away for the final time and retired in 2013 - not that they bothered listening.Fergie called it quits at Old Trafford almost a decade ago, dramatically announcing his decision to step away from the technical area in May 2013. And after his final home game in charge - a 2-1 victory over Swansea City - the legendary Scotsman took to the microphone to issue a final request to the club's fans and board."I would like to remind you this club stood by me in bad times, the players and the staff," he told supporters inside Old Trafford. "Your job now is to stand by the new manager."That request lasted all of 10 months as United hired and then fired David Moyes following a dismal 2013-14 campaign.

Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the most successful managers in footballing history, but even he struggled to get the very best out of Brazil international Anderson at Manchester United.The midfielder arrived at Old Trafford from Porto in 2007 for a fee of approximately £20million, being dubbed by many as the ‘next big thing’ for United. Having won the Golden Boy award in 2005 – three years after winning the Golden Ball at the Under-17 World Championships, many expected the playmaker to be a long-term star at the Red Devils.But injuries, fitness issues and a lack of desire held Anderson back. So much so that Ferguson wanted to hit the now-retired player with a stick as he was that frustrated with him.Former United coach Nick Clegg spoke of the incident to The Athletic, he explained: “You could never find a nicer person [than Anderson] — he was popular with everyone — but he was a lazy bleeder.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster believes that Anderson had what it takes to be 'best in the world' at one stage of his career.