Ineos Gives Ten Hag Conditions To Retain His Job Beyond This Season

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is not ‘fully convinced’ that boss Erik ten Hag deserves to remain in the Old Trafford dugout for the foreseeable future.

The Red Devils have entered a new era as the INEOS chief executive completed his purchase of a 25 per cent stake in the club last month, having gone through the lengthy process of gaining approval from the Football Association and Premier League after holding negotiations with the Glazer family, and he is looking to make his mark.

Despite only arriving in the boardroom a matter of weeks ago, Ratcliffe has already informed ten Hag that sealing qualification for the Champions League is the top priority ahead of discussions being held over whether he will remain in the hot-seat beyond the end of the season.

Manchester United’s decision on whether to sack ten Hag will be influenced by their financial situation, according to The Times, as he and his coaching staff would be due in the region of £10million in compensation if their respective contracts are terminated ahead of schedule by Ratcliffe.

Ratcliffe and fellow Manchester United board members have held internal discussions over a potential move for Bologna head coach Thiago Motta, former Brighton and Chelsea Boss Graham Potter as well, with the appointment of ex-Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane and Inter Milan chief Simone Inzaghi looking unlikely.