Erik ten Hag is under a lot of pressure after a disappointing start to the season, and there have been rumours that he could be replaced soon.
Manchester United have backed Erik ten Hag significantly during the summer transfer window and they have brought in a number of quality players. However, the Dutchman has not been able to deliver the results on the pitch. According to a report from Ajansspor, Manchester United are now looking at potential alternatives, and they have identified 50-year-old Italian manager Vincenzo Montella as a target.
Montella is currently the manager of the Turkish national team, and it will be interesting to see if he is willing to take over at Manchester United. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world and the opportunity to manage them can be hard to turn down for most managers. They have the resources to build a formidable squad and Montella will look to win major trophies with them.
Manchester United have a talented squad at their disposal, but Ten Hag has not been able to get the best out of them. Perhaps a fresh start would be ideal for the players as well. A new manager could galvanise the squad and bring out the best in them.
Manchester United are expected to challenge for major trophies and the Champions League qualification. They cannot hope to do so under their current manager and a change would be ideal for all parties. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can secure an agreement with the 50-year-old manager to take over.
Erik ten Hag will certainly hope to hold onto his job for as long as possible, and it remains to be seen whether the club hierarchy is prepared to give him the time to turn things around. Ideally, they should wait until the January transfer window to see if the Dutch manager can get his side firing.
Bringing in a new manager in January would be ideal. If things do not go according to plan, Vincenzo Montella would be able to bring in his preferred signings in January and help get Manchester United back on track.
