RB Leipzig are trying to hijack Manchester United’s bid to make Erik ten Hag their manager.
The Bundesliga club opened talks with the Ajax coach weeks ago and have now offered a bank-busting contract. Leipzig believe he can transform the club into contenders both at home and abroad. Sources in Holland say Ten Hag is taking their offer seriously. The 52-year-old wants to come to Manchester, but he is frustrated by United’s failure to offer him terms.
Missing out on Ten Hag would represent a major setback in United's search for their next permanent manager, with Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino also seen as a serious contender. Ralf Rangnick has been in charge as interim manager since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked last November. United passed up on the chance to hire Antonio Conte, with the former Chelsea and Inter Milan coach accepting Tottenham's offer - and Conte threatens to make that decision look foolish as Spurs sit fourth - six points ahead of United - in the race for Champions League qualification.
