Manchester United are taking a big risk going for Erik ten Hag and it could spell disaster for their Champions League hopes.
That's the view of former Arsenal and England great Paul Merson, who is not sold on the idea of the Ajax boss taking over at Old Trafford. Ten Hag is the man United want to transform their fortunes and a deal has been agreed to bring him in next season with Ralf Rangnick moving into an advisory role.
But Merson fears the Dutchman is the wrong man for the club because he lacks Premier League experience and coaches in a weak league. And he reckons the news that he is coming in could actually have a negative effect on the players as they gear up to face relegation-threatened Everton.
