Man Utd: Ratcliffe’s Ten Hag sack plan emerges with ‘groomed’ manager ‘to replace’ the Dutchman

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly hatched a post-Erik ten Hag succession plan as he grooms the Dutchman s replacement .

was under immense pressure during the 2023/24 campaign as Man Utd endured a miserable campaign en route to finishing eighth in the Premier League.

s season ended on a high as they beat arch-rivals Man City at Wembley as they won the FA Cup.

However, this was not expected to be enough for Ten Hag to keep his job as Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Gareth Southgate and Kieran McKenna were mooted as potential replacements earlier this summer.

After weeks of speculation, it emerged that co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his recruitment team would be sticking with Ten Hag, who has penned a contract extension until…