Ajax manager Erik Ten Hag is now believed to be the “clear favourite” for the Manchester United job- but the club's fans need to be wary over getting too excited.
The 52-year-old has a clear and attractive football philosophy, an outstanding track record for developing young players, and is currently on course for a third consecutive Eredivisie title with the Dutch giants. Reports from the Daily Mail understand he has jumped ahead of Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino, whose wretched few weeks has seen his side crash out of the Champions League and lose four consecutive away matches.
It is too early to rule the former Tottenham boss as out of the running Ralf Rangnick. But developments with Ten Hag, who has frequently been linked with a move to the Premier League, suggest he may be the next permanent manager of the club. If he is United’s man, then the Reds would be wise to reflect on Pep Guardiola’s developing years at Manchester City.
