Erik ten Hag has been linked with a move away from Manchester United in recent weeks, with Xavi emerging as a potential replacement.
Manchester United have made a mediocre start to the Premier League campaign, and Erik ten Hag is under a lot of pressure. According to a report by Fichajes, Manchester United have held talks with the former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez as a potential replacement. It will be interesting to see if they decide to appoint the 44-year-old manager in the coming months.
Xavi did quite well at Barcelona before leaving the Catalan club, helping them win the league title. He could prove to be an interesting acquisition for Manchester United. Even though he would be an inexperienced addition, his attacking style of football could be a good fit for Manchester United.
There is no doubt that they have a talented squad at their disposal. Erik ten Hag has not been able to bring out the best in his players so far and perhaps a change of manager could do wonders for Manchester United. The former Barcelona boss could lift the spirits around the club and help Manchester United bounce back strongly. It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few weeks.
Erik ten Hag needs to be replaced
Manchester United have backed Erik ten Hag significantly in the transfer market, but he has not been able to deliver. The Red Devils were expected to challenge for the league title this season, but they are currently a major doubt for UEFA Champions League qualification after a disappointing start.
It would be ideal for the club hierarchy to look at other options and a managerial change would be ideal. It seems like the right time for the two parties to go their separate ways, although it will cost a bomb.
Ten Hag could look to get his career back on track at another club, and Manchester United can progress under another manager. It is evident that the Dutch manager is losing the trust of the club hierarchy and the fans. It would be ideal for him to move on.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to manage them will be quite attractive for Xavi. He will look to make his mark in the Premier League if the move goes through.
