Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag.
According to a report from Fichajes, Manchester United are considering a move for 50-year-old German manager Thomas Tuchel as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag, who has been quite mediocre this season.
Erik ten Hag was backed heavily during the summer transfer window, but he has not been able to deliver on the pitch. Manchester United have been quite disappointing, and they are likely to miss out on European football for the next season. Naturally, there have been rumours of a potential sacking, and Erik ten Hag could be shown the door at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, Tuchel has managed in the Premier League before with Chelsea, and the opportunity to return to England could be an attractive proposition for him. He helped Chelsea win the UEFA Champions League during his time in England.
Thomas Tuchel has had a poor season as well
The 50-year-old has had a difficult season with German champions Bayern Munich, and they are likely to end the season without a major trophy. Regardless of that, Manchester United seem enamoured by the German manager, and it remains to be seen whether they can secure an agreement soon.
Manchester United have quality players at their disposal and perhaps a managerial change would be ideal for them. However, they will still need to address so weaknesses in the squad. They will need to find the quality central defender, a midfield controller and reliable goal scorer.
Manchester United have not been able to compete for major trophies for a while, and they will be desperate too get back to their best and Thomas Tuchel could help them improve. The German is widely regarded as one of the finest tacticians in the game. He might be able to bring out the best in the players.
Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag will be hoping to hold on to his job for as long as possible, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester United can finish the current season strongly and convince the club hierarchy to give the Dutch manager more time at the club.
