Manchester United are closing in on the appointment of Erik ten Hag as their new permanent manager and it will offer the chance for the Red Devils to clear out any dead wood this summer.
The Dutchman has verbally agreed to sign a four-year contract and an announcement is expected in the coming weeks to confirm his arrival at Old Trafford. He will be the fourth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, but the wait for a league title will extend to a 10th year.
It is critical for Man United that the decision to bring in Ten Hag does not end in failure. The Ajax coach has brought success to the Eredivisie outfit with two domestic titles in four seasons and could add a fifth. But the Premier League is one of the most competitive leagues in the world and United require an injection of exuberance to bring them back to the top four.
