Seven Man Utd managers could turn to Potter, while Ten Hag’s future is bleak
ERIK TEN HAG is again under pressure at Manchester United.
The Red Devils’ latest defeat to Fulham meant they have already suffered ten defeats in the Premier League this season.
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It has also put them eight points clear of the top four race.
And it has led to calls from fans to replace the Dutchman at the helm.
But who could replace the former Ajax manager?
SunSport has looked at seven managers who could emerge to take over at Old Trafford under the new direction Ineos and Sir Jim Ratcliffe want to take the club.
Graham Potter
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Graham Potter is already in discussions with Ineos about the takeover of Ten Hag.
The former Brighton manager failed at his last top-flight club at Chelsea but could be given a second chance at another English giant as his reputation remains largely intact.
Thomas Tuchel
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Thomas Tuchel achieved Champions League success with Chelsea, challenging in both the league and cups with the Blues before being prematurely sacked.
Things have not gone well for the German at Bayern Munich as his departure at the end of the season has already been confirmed, although reports suggest he wants the Old Trafford gig if it becomes available.
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Michael Carrick
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The ex-Man Utd midfielder performed well as manager of Championship club Middlesbrough, guiding the team to the play-offs last season.
After losing a large number of key players in the summer Middlesbrough have not reached the same heights in the transfer window, although they remain in the hunt.
Kieran McKenna
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Kieran Mckenna coached in various roles at Man Utd between 2016 and 2021, leaving the club the month after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked for Ipswich.
Since then, the Tractor Boys have become real play-off chasers, with the team sitting third in the Championship, generating a lot of interest from the top flight players.
Zinedine Zidane
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A Real Madrid legend as a player and manager, Zinedine Zidane guided the Spanish giants to an unprecedented Champions League three-string.
The Frenchman has been without a coaching job since 2021, but has since been linked with a host of top clubs, including Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Man Utd.
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Gareth Southgate
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Gareth Southgate might be a surprise inclusion on this list if Dan Ashworth wasn’t heading to Man Utd to become the club’s sporting director.
Ashworth and Southgate worked together to create ‘England’ DNA” and laid the foundations for the modern England team, widely recognized as one of the most talented international teams.
Roberto De Zerbi
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Brighton have reportedly opened the door for Roberto De Zerbi to leave the Amex in the summer.
After impressing on the south coast by taking the Seagulls in their first ever European campaign, De Zerbi has attracted a number of suitors from big clubs including Liverpool and Man Utd.
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