Erik ten Hag has refused to disclose if he has discussed a new contract with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, though Manchester United’s manager accepts being on trial like at any major club.
The Dutchman is enduring a turbulent second season in charge that has placed his job under pressure. United are in eighth, 11 points behind Aston Villa in fourth, and have been knocked out of Europe and the Carabao Cup, leaving the FA Cup as the only realistic chance of silverware.
