Van Nistelrooy, Amorim, Xavi - Manchester United next manager betting odds as Erik ten Hag sacked
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United have sacked Erik ten Hag following two years and a half years in charge at Old Trafford. The club made the announcement following their 2-1 defeat to West Ham on Sunday afternoon with first-team coach Ruud van Nistelrooy taking temporary charge while the search for a permanent replacement begins.
United have been sounding out candidates for several months with former Barcelona boss Xavi, Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim and Gareth Southgate amongst names rumoured to be in line for the job. READ MORE: Managers Man United can approach immediately after Erik ten Hag sacking READ MORE: How much Erik ten Hag sack could cost Man United as FFP position explained There have been calls for Ten Hag to go all season long with United picking up 11 points in their first nine games - leaving them 14th in the Premier League table.
This weekend's disastrous defeat was one step too far for new co- minority owners INEOS who decided to give the Dutchman the boot after spending weeks debating.
While club legend Van Nistelrooy has been placed in temporary charge, the club could decide to go in a different direction for a permanent successor.
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