Manchester United have doubts over appointing Erik ten Hag as their new permanent manager after learning that the Ajax boss harbours the same concern as Ralf Rangnick.
Ten Hag has been formally interviewed by Old Trafford chiefs and was the first on their shortlist of four candidates to be quizzed about taking the vacant Red Devils job. The 52-year-old was later followed by rival Mauricio Pochettino, who the players would prefer to be appointed. Within his interview, Ten Hag argued that United are lacking when it comes to fitness, particularly the level required to regularly compete in the latter stages of the Champions League.
As reported by the Independent, the Dutchman put together a 'comprehensive dossier' of the Red Devils' squad and even named a number of transfer targets, including some of the players who have helped Ajax reach the Champions League semi-finals during his five-year tenure. Ten Hag's concern mirrors what interim manager Rangnick was forced to admit following the Red Devils' drab 1-1 draw with Leicester City on Saturday, and something Jose Mourinho pointed out almost four years ago.
