Kleberson has named three Manchester United players he thinks will shine under Erik ten Hag - but that impending appointment comes with a warning. Ajax expect the Dutch coach to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford in time for next season.
30.03.2022 - 21:11 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Paul Ince admits he is still leaning towards Mauricio Pochettino becoming Manchester United manager after key figures in the Old Trafford boardroom identified Erik ten Hag as their preferred candidate. It's understood initial talks between Ajax coach ten Hag and the United hierarchy have already been held.
However, a final decision has yet to be made and Pochettino remains another front-runner to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on a permanent basis. And Ince is backing the former Spurs boss to be appointed amid suggestions from Roy Keane and Paul Scholes that Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone also ought to be considered.
Speaking on The United Stand podcast, Ince said: "First and foremost, I am not sure why Keane and Scholes would want Simeone. That is pure madness. He has done great in Spain and won titles there, but if you look at his style of football, you wouldn't want to watch that every week at Old Trafford.
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"I'm not sure his style of football would be conducive to what we're trying to search for at United. It's madness. I've always said Poch from the start. Maybe if they had made that appointment two or three years ago we would all be in a much healthier place than what we are now.
"Everyone is coming out and saying what a great coach [Ten Hag] is, but it's not just about coaching when you're at Manchester United. It's about dealing with the egos, big names and making sure they are all thinking from the same hymn sheet, or singing, where there is one common goal.
"It needs a project and a plan and a strategy. Everyone has to buy into it and we have seen, over the last two, three or four years, if they [United players] don't agree
Kleberson has named three Manchester United players he thinks will shine under Erik ten Hag - but that impending appointment comes with a warning. Ajax expect the Dutch coach to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford in time for next season.
Here are your Manchester United morning headlines this Good Friday.
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Steve McClaren has compared Erik ten Hag to Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson.
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Erik ten Hag has been tipped to become the next Jurgen Klopp or Pep Guardiola after it was revealed this week that the Dutchman is set to join Manchester United.
Manchester United favourite Louis Saha reckons the jury will be out on Erik ten Hag until he brings silverware back to Old Trafford. United have not won a trophy for coming up five seasons as they prepare to appoint the Ajax coach as their next permanent manager.
Former Netherlands international Rene van der Gijp insists Erik ten Hag must be allowed to breathe a new lease of life into Manchester United this summer, admitting that "players like Paul Pogba" need to be moved on.
Netherlands starlet Jurrien Timber has already been hailed as a leader by Erik ten Hag amid suggestions that he may follow the Ajax manager to Old Trafford this summer. Manchester United are set to appoint Ten Hag and the Dutch giants expect him to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on a permanent basis.
Former Feyenoord and Genk manager Mario Been believes it would be wise for Erik ten Hag to show Cristiano Ronaldo the exit door if he is appointed as Manchester United's new manager.
Jamie Carragher has urged Erik ten Hag to offload both Paul Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo if he is confirmed as Manchester United’s new manager.
Manchester United have been in the process of searching for their next permanent manager, but it seems they now may have finally settled on their man.
Ajax manager Erik ten Hag has already provided Manchester United with an insight into what he could bring to Old Trafford if they were to turn to him as their new permanent manager.
Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Wednesday, April 6.
Paul Pogba has admitted he's needed a 'break' from Manchester United during his time spent at the club.
Robin van Persie has already outlined his expectations for the next permanent Manchester United manager after the Old Trafford giants held talks with Erik ten Hag. Further discussions are planned after United settled on the Ajax coach as their preferred candidate to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.