Manchester United have decided against an ambitious swoop for Thomas Tuchel in a move which resigns them to taking a gamble with their next managerial appointment.
The Red Devils had been prepared to capitalise on the chaos at Chelsea following Roman Abramovich's sanctioning to try and prise Tuchel away from Stamford Bridge. The German is highly rated having led the Blues to Champions League glory last year and a strong position in this season's Premier League top-four race.
However, Old Trafford chiefs have decided it would be too tricky to pull off a swoop for Tuchel, 48, and have instead begun interviewing other potential options to take over this summer. Ajax manager Erik ten Hag, 52, was the first to face the questions of United football director John Murtough and technical director Darren Fletcher on Monday.
